Module Three: Sport Parks, Skateparks and Sport Fields

After completing this module you should be able to:

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Identify and describe various outdoor court layout and dimensions;

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Describe types of materials used in court construction;

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Identify different types of surfacing and lighting systems; and

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Design a safe and functional outdoor sport field.

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Describe the elements used in a skatepark design.

To complete this module you must:

Textbook Reading:
bulletChapter 10, Indoor and Outdoor Courts (pp. 139 - 160)
bulletChapter 11, Field Spaces, 9PP. 161-174)
bulletChapter 12, Bleachers, (pp. 175-184)
bulletChapter 19, Skateparks and Winter Sports Areas, (pp. 281-294)

On-line Lesson: Sport Fields, Skateparks & Sport Parks

Related Web Sites

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eteamz (baseball)

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FieldTurf, Inc.

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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

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Miracle Field (sports field for special needs youth)

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Sport and Activity Dimensions Index

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Sk8parks International

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Skateboard Parks Listing

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Solar Lighting

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

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