Tennis I

Catalog description

This is a beginner's level course that seeks to give students the understanding, knowledge and skills to begin an exploration of the game of tennis. While the primary focus of this course is stroke development and acquiring an understanding of rules, regulations, and terminology, subsequent effort will emphasize the development of movement skills and a progression from hitting to rallying. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of the game of tennis that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant in the game of tennis. KINES 48 also examines tennis as a lifetime sport. In addition to acquisition of knowledge and skill in tennis, students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in the game of tennis, the potential fitness benefits of participating in tennis on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. Furthermore, students will explore proper training techniques, injury prevention, and fitness habits that may aid their enjoyment of tennis as a lifetime pursuit of wellness. Perhaps the most unique feature of Tennis I is the regular on court practice. Routinely, students will have a chance to apply the skills they have learned during the week on regulation tennis courts. This practice time creates an ideal practice area for the student tennis player to become acquainted with the situational application of tennis skills.