SPRING 2006:              PE 13, TENNIS

CLASS MEETS:           MW, 11-11:50 a.m., Tennis Courts

INSTRUCTOR:            B. Fonseca 

OFFICE:                       Inside Men’s Locker Room; ext. 3354; 638-0354

OFFICE HOURS:         MW: 10-11; F:  11-Noon

E-MAIL:                       brian.fonseca@reedleycollege.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  A course which includes instruction and practice in beginning level skills, techniques, and strategies. PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

*For the student to attain and understand the basic rules and strategies of tennis, including scoring.

*For the student to learn, demonstrate, and practice the basic fundamental techniques used while participating in the sport of tennis, including groundstrokes, serve, volley, and overhead.

*For the student to work cooperatively with classmates and instructor.

*To enhance the student's interest in racquetball as a life-long activity.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

*Students will have the ability to execute the fundamental techniques and scoring utilized in the game of racquetball, while simultaneously incorporating various strategies.  Students will assess tennis as a possible life-long activity.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have special verified needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act please notify me immediately (i.e. Braille, large print, electronic text.  In addition, please contact our DSP&S office at 638-0332. Additionally, if you have any other issues that might be affecting your school work, please see me as we have many programs on campus that may be able to assist you.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be on time. The class will meet and begin at 11:05 between the tennis courts and racquetball courts. Class will be dismissed at 11:45

2. Dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are mandatory.  Sweats, pants or shorts with pockets.

3. No jeans.  Failure to wear appropriate clothing is an absence.

4. Be courteous with classmates, other classes, and instructors. As we will work in pairs and groups, you will need to provide feedback to your classmates.

5. Inform instructor of any preexisting medical conditions.

6. I strongly suggest you bring a water bottle or sports drink. Hydration is an important element to consider when exercising!!

6.  Immediately report any injury to instructor.

7.  Strongly recommend to bring your own racket.

SAFETY IS A MAJOR CONCERN AT ALL TIMES!!

GRADING PROCEDURES:

*Three written assignments, 20 points each

*Three skills evaluations, 20 points each

*40 points for tournament participation. 

*90% and above= A; 80-89% = B; 70-79%= C; 60-69%= D; 59% and below= F.

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:

Weeks 1, 2, & 3: Class Procedures & Introduction; Fundamentals of the volley, forehand, backhand, serve, & rules.

Weeks 4, 5, & 6: Basic Strategy; Overheads

Weeks 7, 8, & 9: Doubles

Week 10-18:                 Tournament/Matches

Week 15                       Tiebreaker

IMPORTANT DATES THIS SEMESTER:

January 16 (M):                       Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday—Campus closed

February 17-20(F-M):            Presidents’ Day Holiday—Campus closed

March 10 (F):                         Nine-week drop deadline for full-length course.  (Letter grades assigned after this date.)

April 10-14:                            Spring recess.  No classes held, however campus is open.

May 15-19:                   Final Exams week.