PHYE 107 Beginning Tennis
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Instructor: Mark Daily
Office: Evergreen Building A-16
Phone: 732-6424

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SYLLABUS

DEPARTMENT:                   Physical Education
COURSE NUMBER:            PHYE 107
SEMESTER HOURS:          1 Credit
TITLE:                                   Beginning Tennis
LENGTH OF COURSE:       8 weeks, 2 two-hour classes per week - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class provides the student with little or minimal experience, instruction in the fundamental skills of tennis, scoring, conduct, and simple game strategies.  It is further designed to provide these students the opportunities to derive all the benefits, i.e.: recreational, social, emotional and physical, that accrues from playing tennis for a lifetime.

CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

I  Place - CSI Tennis Courts (west part of the campus near Washington Street)

II  Class Evaluation and Grading:  Students' grades will be based on attendance, participation, skills progression, check list, observation by instructor of skill, strategy, conduct, and scoring performance in the game, and a written test.

III  Attendance:  One absence is equal to approximately one week of semester class hours, therefore, observe the following:

A.  There will be no excused absences.
B.  Each absence, not made-up, will result in the loss of a full grade point, i.e.: 1^st = B, 2^nd = C, 3^rd = D, 4^th = F.
C. A maximum of two classes may be missed and made up on the designated make-up dates, arranged by instructor.  Any additional missed classes will result in the above drop in grade.

IV  Attire - Clothing

A. Wear appropriate clothing/shoes, i.e.:  sleeveless tops as approved by the instructor may be worn.
B. Only athletic-type shoes that do not leave excessive black marks will be allowed on courts.
C. Layer clothing to include seats as weather cools.  (Sunscreen is encouraged.)
D. Water (in non-breakable containers) is a must in hot weather.

V   Alcohol and Drugs:

A. The use of alcohol and/or drugs by a student just prior to or during the class is strictly forbidden.  Violation of this policy will result in the student immediately being dropped from the class.
B. Classes moved into the gym will meet on the West Balcony.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By participating in this class, the student will:

I           be able to demonstrate the fundamental skills included in Assessment and Outcomes.
II          be able to demonstrate the choice and use of a variety of these skills according to the demands of game play.
III        be able to demonstrate the understanding of scoring a game, set, match and the tie-breaker system.
IV        be able to demonstrate knowledge of etiquette and the USTA Code of Conduct during game play.
V         be able to demonstrate a variety of tennis-specific stretching exercises.
VI        acquire knowledge of the type of recreational tennis activities, i.e. leagues, tournaments available and the USTA Rating System.
VII       experience a moderate increase in the fitness areas of endurance, agility, flexibility coordination and balance.
VIII      become safety-conscious in observing safety procedures during practice and game play.

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ASSESSMENT AND OUTCOMES

I  Terminology and Rules of Tennis (Teacher observation and written examination)

A.  Explain how the lines and areas of the court define the game of tennis.
B.  State/demonstrate the basic rules, during game play.
C.  Understand how score is kept in conventional scoring, no-ad scoring, and tie-breakers.
D.  Understand the nomenclature and fitting of the racquet.

II   Handling the Racquet (preparation for hitting the ball)  (Assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Demonstrate the grip for each stroke (ground strokes, serve, volley)
B. Demonstrate the "ready position".
C. Demonstrate effective lateral, forward & backward movement.
D. Demonstrate preparatory tennis skills through racquet control activities.

III   Ground Strokes (assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Demonstrate the proper "swing path" for the forehand and backhand ground strokes.
B. Demonstrate the effects of "spin" i.e. top spin - slice (back spin)
C. Demonstrate proper footwork for the forehand and backhand strokes.
D. Demonstrate "early racquet preparation" (ERP) for the ground strokes.

IV  The Serve (assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Demonstrate the proper grip.
B. Demonstrate the proper ball toss.
C. Demonstrate the swing path or motion.

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V  The Volley (assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Demonstrate proper footwork for the forehand and backhand volley.
B. Demonstrate the proper grip for the volley.
C. Demonstrate the motion for the volley.

VI  The Lob (assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Demonstrate the proper racquet position.
B. Demonstrate the proper swing path for the lob.

VII   The Overhead (assessed by Progress Skill Sheet)

A. Execute the proper position for hitting the overhead from a volley position at the net.
B. Demonstrate the proper motion for hitting the overhead.
C. Demonstrate proper ERP (early racquet preparation) necessary to hit the overhead.
D. Demonstrate the footwork, "back-peddling", and "sidestepping" sometimes necessary to hit the overhead.

VIII   Strategies for singles (assessed by teacher observation of students playing the game and written examination)

A. Describe your own and your opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
B. The high-percentage stroke choices i.e. hitting ground strokes crosscourt, returning serve away from the net person, when and where to hit the various strokes.
C. Diagram/demonstrate the most favorable court position on the baseline and at the net.
D. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the serve and volley vs. the baseline game.
E. Explain/demonstrate when to go to the net "to go or not to go" principle.
F. Explain the necessity of avoiding being caught in "no-man's-land".
G. Explain/demonstrate "where to hit the ball i.e. "hit it deep", hit away from your opponent, hit down to your opponent's feet (and others).

IX        Strategies for Doubles (assessed by teacher observation of students playing the game and written examination).

A. Describe/diagram the proper court positions for serving and receiving teams.
B. Describe team movement after the serve.
C. Describe the advantage of "both up" at the net or "both back" at the baseline.
D. Describe the roles of the server, server's partner, receiver and receiver's partner.
E. Describe the role of the "poach" and how to signal to your partner your intention.
F. Describe the "point of no return" on the "switch".

MISCELLANEOUS:

I           Do not bring children to class.

II          Profanity or excessively negative language (as determined by instructor) will not be tolerated.

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