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Course Syllabus

PE 1100 Tennis l

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Exercise Science
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Repeatable: Yes. Repeatable two times for credit.
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: None
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2026
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2030
  • End Semester: Fall 2031
  • Optimum Class Size: 14
  • Maximum Class Size: 24

Course Description

This course is designed for beginners as it offers an introduction to the sport of tennis. Students will learn and practice tennis strokes, rules, and scoring. This class is repeatable up to two 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. Similar courses are offered at other USHE institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to implement their knowledge of basic tennis rules and scoring.
  2. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply basic tennis skills (strokes, serves, volleys, etc.) and perform these skills associated with the game of tennis.

Course Content

This course will cover the fundamental skills and knowledge of tennis. Topics include the basic tennis strokes, rules for the game, and scoring.