Description:

Students will review the rules, terminology and history of tennis. The student will receive instruction on the strokes of tennis, as well as the strategies of singles and doubles play in a competitive format. Emphasis will be on the mental and physical conditioning of the game. 2 hrs./wk. HPER mini-courses meet an additional 16 hours on a modular schedule. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $30 to $40.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe the differences in tennis facilities and tennis equipment.
2. Describe and explain the rules and terminology of tennis.
3. Describe and demonstrate the proper racquet grip and preparation in hitting the ball.
4. Demonstrate proper ground strokes, volley technique, serving, return of serve, and hitting the lob.
5. Demonstrate the approach and drop shots.
6. Explain the strategies for playing singles in a competitive format.
7. Explain the strategies for playing doubles in a competitive format.
8. Describe the proper conditioning for tennis.
9. Discuss and explore the mental preparation for tennis.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Facilities and Equipment
   A. Explain what to look for when choosing a tennis court
   B. Compare the effect of the court surfaces to tennis play.
   C. Describe the basic equipment you will need to play tennis.

II. Rules and Terminology
   A. Explain how the lines on a tennis court are used in defining the
game.
   B. State the rules of tennis.
   C. Explain how the score is kept in conventional scoring, no-ad scoring
and tiebreakers.

III. Racquet grip and preparation
   A. Demonstrate the proper grip for each stroke.
   B. Demonstrate the ready position

IV. Ground Strokes, Volley’s, Serving, Hitting the Lob.
   A. Demonstrate the proper swing path for ground strokes
   B. Explain the effects of spin on the ball.
   C. Demonstrate proper footwork for the forehand and backhand strokes.
   D. Demonstrate proper footwork for the forehand and bachhand volleys.
   E. Demonstrate the proper motion for hitting volleys
   F. Explain the rules governing the serve.
   G. Demonstrate the server’s grip, ball toss, and full serve.
   H. Demonstrate the proper footwork for returning the serve.
   I. Demonstrate the proper ground strokes while returning the serve.
   J. Demonstrate the proper racquet position and swing path for a lob.
   K. Demonstrate the proper motion for hitting the overhead.

V. Drop Shots and Approach Shots
   A. Explain the proper timing in the decision to come to the net behind
the approach shot.
   B. Identify where to hit the approach shot for best results.
   C. Demonstrate the appropriate footwork and swings for forehand and
backhand approach shots.
   D. Demonstrate the forehand and backhand drop shot.

VI. Strategies for playing singles
   A. Explain why hitting ground strokes crosscourt is a high-percentage
strategy.
   B. Explain and differentiate between the “serve and volley” and the
“baseline” game.
   C. Recognize the importance and footwork and speed in singles play.
   D. Explain how to develop an all-around game.
   E. Identify the most favorable court position on the baseline and at
the net.
   F. Describe your opponents strengths and weaknesses
   G. Apply these strategies to on-court play.

VII. Strategies for playing doubles
   A. Describe the proper court positions for the serving and receiving
teams while receiving serve.
   B. Explain and differentiate between a team at the net versus at the
baseline.
   C. Explain the role of the server, the server’s partner, the
receiver, and the receiver’s partner in doubles play.
   D. Identify the key terms associated with doubles play.
   E. Identify the key responsibilities of all doubles players.
   F. Apply the tennis strategies to on-court play.

VIII. 	Get in shape to play competitive tennis
   A. Explain the guidelines for tennis fitness
   B. Describe activities that can contribute to improved agility,
balance, and coordination.

IX. 	The “Mental Game”
   A. Describe how relaxation and arousal can affect tennis play.
   B. Explain how you can use mental rehersal to improve your tennis
skills
   C. Develop a routine that improves your tennis performance
   D. Describe how you can avoid getting “psyched-out”  by an
opponent

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class physical demonstration of competencies   40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                              20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                   20-30% of grade
Projects                                           0-10% of grade
   Total                                            100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.