Course Syllabus

Course: PE 1101

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Exercise Science
Title: Tennis ll

Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029

Catalog 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.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 1
Repeatable: Yes.


Prerequisites: PE 1100 or instructor approval

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:
Students will develop and refine basic tennis strokes.  Students will be assessed by on court skills testing and quizzing.

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.  Students will be evaluated by attendance and participation.

Students will also review rules of the game and court etiquette. Students will be assessed by testing, quizzes, and a written final.


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.

Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be evaluated on:

Attendance 50 to 65%

On Court Skills Testing 10 to 30%

Exams & Quizzes 20 to 25%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Instructor handouts and materials from student presentations.


Pedagogy Statement:
This class will be lab focused where students meet on the court and receive hands-on instruction on the the intermediate level of tennis skills. One-on-one instruction between instructor and student will occur regularly.

Instructional Mediums:
Lab

Maximum Class Size: 24
Optimum Class Size: 20