PHED 1140
TENNIS
COURSE TENNIS PED 1140 1 HOUR CREDIT
DESCRIPTION of tennis. Study of the rules, serving and volley. Should
develop a degree of skill in tennis.
used to maintain a healthy balance in this relationship.
GOALS have demonstrated an acceptable level of effectiveness in
designated tennis skills as well as an ability to apply lifetime
lifestyles. Additionally, the course provides a structured environment
for the application of lifetime physical activity skills. The course will
require effective communication skills in both receiving and giving
information.
ADA STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services for assistance with accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The College does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to students who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Volunteer State Community College is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Educational Institution. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. The College also complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended and with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974. The commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of recruitment, employment and education of individuals at all levels throughout the College.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
The degree to which the outcomes of the primary goals of this course have been achieved will be determined by the cumulative assessment of the specific course outcomes. In addition, the course will be assessed by students through faculty evaluation and/or a student opinionnaire to determine a student’s perception of the achievement of stated course goals and outcomes.
Problem solving skills and critical skills are not assessed in this course. However, written tests require students to use these skills in drawing conclusions. Communication skills are not assessed directly but these skills are necessary for receiving and giving information.
Outcome statements will be assessed through a written test which will include physical fitness theories and concepts relative to the game of tennis as well as knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game. Additionally, the student will be assessed through skills tests on the forehand, backhand and the serve. Laboratory assignments relative to the outcome statements will also be evaluated. Class participation and attendance are other important aspects of the assessment and check lists will be used in determining if these requirements are met.
The grading system is based on the following system:
POINTS GRADE
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
Incomplete = I – the mark of “I” (incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for the course due to an unavoidable circumstance that is acceptable to the instructor. If the “I” is not completed by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester, the “I” becomes an “F” on the student’s record.
Points – There are 100 possible points in this course. These points are awarded on the following basis:
POINTS POINT VALUES FOR ASSIGNMENTS
30 Written test on fitness theories and concepts as well as on knowledge of rules and regulations of tennis.
20 Skills test on forehand, backhand, serve and volley.
50 Attendance and participation. (The student is permitted to miss one class without penalties.) All absences will result in the loss of six points beginning with the second absence. All tardies result in the loss of one point. FIVE (5) or more absences result in a grade of (F).
100 Points total
C. OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. When a student is participating in a school activity which has been approved by the Dean of the College, the student will not be counted absent, but must make up the work within a week of the scheduled event.
2. The policy relating to cheating and student conduct can be found in the College Student Handbook.
3. Persistent unexcused absences can result in the instructor having the student administratively withdrawn from the class. The procedure involves the recommendation of the instructor to administratively withdraw the student. If the Dean of the College approves the recommendation, the student is withdrawn from the class.
4. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor when he/she is tardy in order to avoid being marked absent.
5. The student should have a physical examination prior to taking an activity course (especially physical conditioning). Otherwise, the student will be taking the course at his or her own risk.
6. Children are not allowed to attend this class.
7. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor if he/she has a physical condition which may limit their capacity to compete in the activities of this course.
1. Tennis racquet
2. Tennis shoes and socks
3. Appropriate shorts/shirts, warm-ups, or tennis apparel
4. One can of unopened tennis balls