Department: FIT Course Number: 132

Course Title: Tennis I

Instructor: Dr. Casebolt Phone: 3230

A. Course Description

Students receive instruction and practice in the basic skills: service, service return, groundstrokes, approach shot, and net play. Also included in this course are the rules of play and strategies for the games of singles and doubles.

B. Course Objectives

1. The student will understand the court design.

2. The student will learn how to hold the racket with different grips.

3. The student will learn to recognize and then execute the basic strokes of the game of tennis.

4. The student will learn the rules and strategies associated with the game of singles and doubles.

5. The student will apply the knowledge and skills learned in a competitive situation.

C. Course Outline

1. Equipment and court design

2. Basic grips, ready position, and footwork

3. Basic strokes

a. Forehand ground stroke

b. Backhand ground stroke

c. Serve

d. Serve return

e. Volley

3. Strategy and Positioning

a. Singles

b. Doubles

c. Mixed Doubles

4. Rules and Scoring

5. Tournament Play

D. Class Policies

The instructor has the discretion of dropping a student who does not show up to class.

Each student is responsible for information missed during his or her absence.

Each student is responsible for wearing appropriate attire for physical activity.

E. Text

Students are responsible for providing a can of tennis balls.

F. Course Evaluation

1. Attendance: A student is allowed to miss two classes. Beyond that, they are subject to failing the class.

2. Skills: Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of the rules and their ability to perform the various shots discussed in class (E.g. the overhead and underhand clear, the overhead and underhand drop, the smash, and the serve). A skills test must be completed in order to pass the class.

3. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

4. A can of tennis balls.

Note: All students requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall provide the instructor with proper documentation in accordance with these federal laws and university policy. Reasonable accommodations will be made accordingly.