KNSFHP 1191.02     (1 credit)

Description:

Prerequisites:

• Credit for KNSFHP 1191.01 or EduPAES 1191.01

Equipment (students must purchase for class):

What you will learn:

• Refinement of skills and knowledge learned in 1191.01 such as:

• • Rules of the game
  • Passing – forearm, overhand
  • Setting and Blocking
  • Serving and returning a serve

• Gameplay strategies

What to expect:

• You will be actively engaged in playing the game
• You will be part of a team of players
• You will be assessed on the progress of your skills throughout the semester
• You will play in a class tournament
• You will have a written portion of your final exam

Potential benefits:

• Playing volleyball is a good aerobic workout
• Increases metabolic rate
• Improves both upper and lower body strength
• Builds agility, coordination, speed, and balance
• Improves hand-eye coordination
• Improves interpersonal skills – teamwork and leadership
• Boosts mood

Fun facts:

• Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan.
• It was originally called Mintonette.
• First played at the Olympics in 1964.
• Most volleyball players jump about 300 times during a match.
• The longest recorded volleyball game was in Kingston, North Carolina. It took 75 hours and 30 minutes.

Source(s):

http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-volleyball/