Squash: Beginning

Students will learn skills necessary to play the game of squash. Skills that will be covered include the serve, forehand and backhand drives, volleys, lob and boast shots. Fundamental strategies, techniques, and rules will be covered. Fitness and training principles will also be discussed as it relates to the sport of squash. This course will utilize class discussions, class assignments and student participation to enable students to: (1) Develop physical fitness and motor skills as it relates to the game of squash (2) Understand basic components of health-related physical fitness, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility, and (3) Develop a positive attitude toward wellness and physical activity which will facilitate a healthy lifestyle.