Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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HPER 1159 - Bowling


Credits: 1

Catalog Description
This course is designed to introduce basic bowling skills, techniques, and rules. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals, etiquette, and scoring, as well as an appreciation of bowling as a lifetime activity. Students will work toward achieving individual goals and must be able to participate in bowling.

Additional fee to student: Yes

Learner Outcomes
  1. Comprehend proper care and selection of equipment.
  2. Gain knowledge of bowling rules, strategy, and league play.
  3. Apply mechanics for proper address, approach, and release while bowling.
  4. Apply ability to mark frames and score an entire game.
  5. Apply proper etiquette.
  6. Comprehend bowling as a lifetime sport and leisure activity.
  7. Apply knowledge of lane conditions to adjust stance, approach, and release while bowling.
  8. Participate in bowling.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. History and terminology of bowling
  2. Rules and etiquette
  3. Proper equipment
  4. Fundamentals (aiming, 4 step approach, release) and techniques
  5. Scoring
  6. Lane condition adjustment

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.



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