Course Syllabus

PE 1101 Tennis ll

Course Description

This course is designed to teach intermediate to advanced tennis skills. This course also includes game strategy. This class will strive to help students succeed through class materials and course content including examples, assignments, discussions, etc. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.

Justification

Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will develop and refine basic tennis strokes.
2. Students will learn about the mental approach to the game such as court awareness, opponent weaknesses, and strategies, and will apply these principles to the games of singles and doubles.
3. Students will also review rules of the game and court etiquette.

Course Content

Students will give oral presentations and provide demonstrations for various aspects of the game. They will also review and refine basic tennis strokes including forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. Students will learn tennis fundamentals such as grip, racket position, foot work, percentage tennis etc. The students play games most days with a variety of opponents from the class. There is a ladder type tournament toward the end of the semester. Furthermore, The Exercise Science Department and Snow College value the success of all students regardless of various backgrounds.