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ATHL 0161 - Intercollegiate Tennis (W)

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 132 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced tennis skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Intercollegiate women's tennis competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 1-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 58-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 58-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Explain the rules of tennis to proper execution of the game. Apply adjustments to strategy based on speed and playing surface of various tennis courts. Demonstrate fundamental strokes and advanced techniques. Course Content Outline I. Rules as stipulated by NCAA/COA rules A. singles B. doubles C. tie breaks D. 8 & 10 game pro sets II. Review Skills A. forehand B. backhand C. Footwork III. Application of Advanced Skills A. Drop Shot B. Lob Shot C. High Roller Shot D. Smash Shot IV. Game and Match Strategies A. Singles B. Doubles C. synergizing the concepts and strategies to improve both singles and doubles V. Grip intricacies A. western & eastern forehands B. one and two handed backhand C. Continental volley VI. stretching/warm up concepts A. Dynamic stretching B. Static stretching VII. Concepts A. Individual B. Team C. Hand signals VIII. Analysis A. Competitive Situations 1. Self 2. Opponent B. Skills C. Scouting the Opponent D. Game Plan IX. 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. Examine and analyze the basic components of both the forehand and backhand stroke; 3. Examine and analyze basic components of the lob, smash, overhead and drop shots; 4. Compare and contrast the various strategies used in singles play with those used in doubles play; 5. Demonstrate various grips used in both the forehand, backhand, & volley strokes; 6. Design and implement a warm-up and stretching routine for use in practice and game matches; 7. Analyze self and opponent during and after competition; 8. Demonstrate and analyze a pre-receive of serve routine that includes taking advantage of visualizing techniques; 9. Analyze an opponent's strengths and weaknesses; 10. Design and implement a scouting report on an opponent listing several possible methods of attack and defense; 11. Design and analyze a set of hand signals to be used as a form of communication in doubles play; 12. Examine and analyze the speed and playing surface of various tennis courts; 13. Develop and demonstrate the serve using spin, speed and placement as variables; 14. Analyze and demonstrate stroke corrections by viewing the flight, spin and placement of the ball; and 15. With course repetition, demonstrate skill improvement in all fundamental strokes and advanced techniques. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Using the USTA Website, read the list of tennis rules posted and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read an article from Tennis Today Magazine on effective serving and volleying and be prepared to summarize verbally to the class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read instructor supplied article on doubles play and write a three to four page summary, outline, and critique. 2. Read several articles from the internet on singles techniques and outline in a three to four page paper highlighting the three most significant fundamentals presented in each. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Tennis Racket