Jul 07, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

SLS 2000 - Sport and Physical Activity Skill Development


This course will focus on the development of fundamental movement skills and game leadership abilities needed to work in the field of sport and physical activity. Topics will include fundamental motor patterns, movement skill progression, promoting participation, group development, leadership styles, and guidelines for an active lifestyle. Lab activities will require active participation and leadership of sport and game activities as well as individual skill demonstration.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an ability to lead various sports, games, and activities for individuals and groups.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of available tools to assess physical activity.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the skills and rules of selected sports and physical activities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to competently execute fundamental motor skills and movement patterns.
  • Understand the role of sport in a physically active lifestyle.
  • Understand the value of lifetime sports and activity participation.


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