P E 21E - Competitive Tennis

Institution:

De Anza College

Subject:

Description:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: Experience in tournament or interscholastic competition or appropriate skill level with consent of instructor. Eight hours laboratory. (May be taken six times for credit.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the study of Tennis. Includes a brief historical examination of how the game of tennis has changed due to the influence of individual men, women, and children, of various countries, and their styles of play or strategies. Development of consistency, accuracy and ground strokes, serve, volley, footwork, lob and overhead skills within a competitive situation will be emphasized. Introducing elements of changing the dynamics of the game with spins and drop shots or by approaching the net; advanced singles and doubles strategies. Students will review and apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility, and strength concepts to improve their physical condition in order to play tennis at a competitive level.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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