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) learn and perform various tactics in a match
(3) create a practice program by themselves, and play with others based on it.
(4) perform stable service 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

Review of rules, manners, and basic movements and shots for tennis.
Various practice methods for service.
Create a practice program with a partner and its practice.
Advanced shot(approach).
Advanced shot(poach).
Advanced shot(overhead smash).
Doubles tactics with an advanced shot.
Create a practice program with the group and its practice.
Doubles matches, simulated tournament.
Lecture on sports activity of lifetime.
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