DEPARTMENTAL COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Department: Kinesiology/Dance

Revision Date: November 2005

San Antonio College  *  1300 San Pedro  *  San Antonio, TX  *  78212-4299

Course Number and Title: KINE 1115, Beginning Tennis

Credit Hours: 1

Office: 131B

Instructor: Varies

Phone: (210)733-2761   Fax: (210)733-2765

Email: lbleamas@accd.edu  

Web Address (URL): http://www.accd.edu/sac/kine

 

 

I.

Catalog Description: This course is an introduction to the skills of tennis including forehand, back hand, serving and net volley. It introduces basic rules, as well as singles and doubles strategies.  Court etiquette is also taught.

 

II.

Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: None

 

III.

Text: None

 

IV.

Instruction will consist of: Demonstration of and participation in skill-related drills and tournament play.  Lecture in relation to rules, etiquette and playing strategies.

 

V.

Course Content:

Physical fitness screening

Rules and tennis terminology

Scoring

Proper etiquette

Groundstrokes, volleys and serves

Singles and Doubles play

Tournament play

 

VI.

Learning Outcomes and Performances Objectives with their methods of measurements as used to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.

 

Learning Outcome 1: The student will be able to play and complete a tennis match.

 

Performance Objectives / Method(s) of measurement for each objective:

  1. The students will demonstrate the ability to complete a written exam covering the rules, terminology, scoring and etiquette of tennis.  Measured by performance
  2. The students will demonstrate the ability to use strategy to play both singles and doubles.
  3. The students will demonstrate the ability to cooperate with playing partners and opponents during a match.

 

Learning Outcome 2: The student will complete a skills test involving groundstrokes, volleys and serves.

 

Performance Objectives / Method(s) of measurement for each objective:

  1. The students will demonstrate the ability to hit forehand and backhand groundstrokes. Measured by performance. 
  2. The students will demonstrate the ability to hit forehand and backhand volleys. Measured by performance. 
  3. The students will demonstrate the ability to serve. Measured by performance.

 

VII.

Course requirements and grade computation.

 

 

A.

College Requirements:

 

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed three hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regular scheduled time.  Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.  Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

 

A student who must be absent from the final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination.  A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook – January 1995)

 

 

B.

Department Requirements: Completed a Health Questionnaire and furnish your own lock.

 

 

C.

Instructor Requirements: Varies

 

VIII.

College Policies:

 

 

A.

San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

 

 

B.

Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or lab.  Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus.  College Academic Council – April, 1998

 

 

C.

ADA Statement: “As per section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodations is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

 

 

D.

A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies.  If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

 

 

E.

Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.  Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

 

 

F.

Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and library.  College Academic Council, 01/2000.

 

 

G.

San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is required.  A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.  Absences are recorded from the first day of class.  A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction, may be dropped by the instructor with a grade of “W.” Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism.  The instructor establishes the policy with regards for each.

 

 

H.

San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

 

 

I.

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:

 

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911

 

ACCD DPS General Phone      (210) 208-8099

 

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)

 

 

J.

Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf