P E 21CX -

Institution:

De Anza College

Subject:

Description:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisites: Physical Education 21B or 21BX or equivalent skills. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 21A, 21 AX, 21B, 21BX, 21C, 21CX, 21D, and 21DX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) Development of consistency, accuracy and control for forehand, backhand groundstrokes, serve, volley, lob and overhead skills utilizing fundamental theories of physics. Introducing elements of changing the dynamics of the game with spins and drop shots or by approaching the net; basic singles and doubles strategies. 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. 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 more advanced level.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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