KIN 0032. Tennis
Units: 0.5-2
Formerly known as PHED 16
Hours: 36 activity per unit
Fundamental techniques of service, forehand, volleys, and backhand. Covers strategy, rules, and etiquette. Provides an opportunity for competition in both singles and doubles play. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
KIN 0032 - Tennis
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 16 Hours: 36 activity per unit Description: Fundamental techniques of service, forehand, volleys, and backhand. Covers strategy, rules, and etiquette. Provides an opportunity for competition in both singles and doubles play. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-2 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 18-72 Outside of Class Hours 18-72 Course Student Learning Outcomes Explain the rules and etiquette of tennis. Demonstrate basic skills such as the serve, forehand, backhand, volley, lob and overhead strokes in a tennis match. Course Content Outline I. History of Tennis A. Racial and Sexual Bias B. Development of the Sport C. Proper etiquette D. Social Economic impact II. Object of Game A. How to be competitive but enjoy the process of just playing/practicing tennis B. Strategies C. Competition III. Equipment A. Ball B. Racket C. Shorts, sweat pants, or skirt that are equipped to hold tennis balls IV. Court A. Size and Service Area 1. Singles 2. Doubles B. Surfaces 1. Grass 2. Clay 3. Asphalt V. Scoring System VI. Play A. Grip fundamentals 1. Eastern 2. Western 3. Continental(for serves & volleys) B. Ground strokes 1. Forehand 2. Backhand 3. Top spin 4. Slice C. Serve 1. First a. Flat b. Slice 2. Second a. Top Spin (American twist) b. Slice c. Push D. Specialty shots 1. Lob (top spin & flat) 2. Overhead 3. Volley 4. Half volley 5. Swinging volley 6. Drop shot E. Method of class competition 1. Round Robin 2. Tournament 3. Mini Tennis F. Proper warm-up and cool down 1. Stretching a. Static b. Ballistic 2. Muscle physiology a. lactic acid b. muscle tear down Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Apply the rules and etiquette of tennis; 2. Apply basic skills such as the serve, forehand, backhand, volley, lob and overhead strokes; 3. Differentiate the fundamentals of match play for singles with those of doubles; 4. Analyze and appraise an opponent's strengths and weaknesses; 5. Evaluate court strategy and types of shots to use in both singles and doubles play; 6. Compare and contrast the strategies used in singles with those used for doubles play; 7. Discuss the history of tennis and its relationship to the social bases of the 21st century; 8. Design and execute a ball skill warm up/cool down program; 9. Score a full set of a tennis match using the correct scoring formula ("add" & no "add"). Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read assigned article from Inside Tennis magazine, summarize tennis fundamentals presented, and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read instructor supplied handouts on the mental aspect of preparing to play competitive tennis and be prepared to discuss and debate in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read the biography of a top one hundred ranked player and write a 3-4 page paper outlining the process used by the player to reach a world ranking. 2. Read an article from the internet on basic tennis fundamentals and write a 3-4 page paper outlining the material presented. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Activity Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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