Course Overview

Comprehensively learn knowledge and skills regarding tennis such as rules, manners, basic skills to enjoy playing tennis as a lifelong sport. Learning contents mainly consisted of doubles play.

Learning Achievement

☆Establishment of an awareness and knowledge of various physical activities by performing exercise and addressing the concept of sports culture.
Through the course, students will be able to: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
(1) play tennis in an enjoyable and safe way by learning characteristics of equipment and facility, and specific manner of tennis play.
(2) conduct matches by themselves by learning the rules of tennis.
(3) play with appropriate footwork and grip of the racket by learning the basic movement of tennis.
(4) continue stroke rally to enjoy playing tennis.

Competence

Related to “5. Mental and physical health, humanity, and ethics”
Related to “6. Cooperative, independent, and autonomous”

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Attitude (35%), Skill (35%), Knowledge (30%)

Course schedule

Explanation of course contents, equipment, and safety management. The basic movement of tennis.
Court and manner for tennis. Volley and short rally.
Scoring system and self-judge. Matches with short rally.
Indoor physical fitness test.
Outdoor physical fitness test.
Review of rules and manners for tennis. Long rally and service.
Cross court rally, return, and advanced shot (lobbing).
The basic formation of the doubles match.
Doubles matches. Skill evaluation.
Doubles matches, simulated tournament.
Optional class.

Course type

Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Application

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Maezawa Kaoru

Other information

Students need to bring sports wear and shoes. A racket is available for rent at the class.
As a rule, students who attend the course for at least two-thirds of the classes will be eligible for credits.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university