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ATHL 0112 - Tennis Training

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 104 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced tennis skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Stresses tennis training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate tennis. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 29-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 29-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Explain the rules of tennis to proper execution of the game. Compare and contrast the various strategies used in singles play with those used in doubles play; the slope and speed of the green. Prepare a pre-practice and pre-game routine. Course Content Outline I. Review Skills A. Footwork B. Grips C. Strokes II. Application of Advanced Skills A. Drop Shot B. Lob Shot C. High Roller Shot D. Smash Shots III. Conditioning A. Physical fitness for competition B. Dynamic warm up and cool down techniques C. Injury prevention D. Health related components of fitness E. Skill related components of fitness F. Conditioning Programs IV. Game and Match Strategies A. Singles B. Doubles V. Concepts A. Individual B. Team V. Analysis A. Competitive Situations 1. Self 2. Opponent B. Skills VI. Match Management A. Visualization Techniques B. Stress Management C. Concentration D. Creating Shots E. Playing it Safe F. Taking Chances G. Problems and Corrections H. The Inner Game of Tennis Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze and apply the rules of tennis to proper execution of the game; 2. Evaluate and list the components of basic strokes including forehand, backhand, lob, smash, overhead, and drop shot; 3. Experiment with various grips used in both the forehand and backhand strokes; 4. Create a warm-up, cool down, and stretching routine for use in practice and game matches; 5. Design a program to improve health and skill related components of fitness relative to competitive tennis; 6. Develop an effective serve using spin, speed and placement as variables; 7. Formulate stroke corrections by viewing the flight, spin and placement of the ball; and 8. Demonstrate a higher level of skills and fitness components corresponding with course repetition. Methods of Evaluation Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read articles from professional periodicals that discuss skill and fitness development in competitive tennis and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read current events in the newspaper and/or internet websites that address tennis issues (e.g., serving, doubles and singles techniques, and innovative backhand grips) and be prepared to discuss in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Illustrate, through a class demonstration, the grip used when hitting a backhand stroke deep to the baseline. 2. Demonstrate grips for at least three forehand and backhand grips. 3. Write a comparative analysis of a chosen article relating to singles defensive strategies. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Design a portfolio of 10 drills for singles play. 2. Analyze a professional match on TV and analyze strengths and weaknesses of each opponent or team. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. - Tennis racket