1/15/2025 6:04:58 AM	ATHL 38 Course Outline as of Fall 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ATHL 38	Title:  WOMEN'S VARSITY TENNIS
Full Title:  Women's Varsity Tennis
Last Reviewed:4/26/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	10.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	175.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	10.00			Contact Total	175.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 91

Catalog Description:

Practice for and participation in intercollegiate competition, emphasizing skills, fundamentals and strategies.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Health and Safety.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Practice for & participation in intercollegiate competition; emphasizing skills, fundamentals & strategies.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Health and Safety.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the

information and skIlls required to compete in the game of tennis at the

Community College Intercollegiate level.  At the completion of this course

the student will be able to do the following:

 1.  Perform the physical skills of the game of tennis to an advanced

     level.

 2.  Understand and implement the appropriate playing strategy needed

     to defeat an opponent in a competitive singles and doubles match.

 3.  Understand and perform a physical conditioning program that

     compliments the competitive level of tennis for Community College

     Intercollegiate play.

 4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the basic rules of tennis as they

   pertain to:

     A.  U.S.T.A. interpretation.

     B.  California Community College intercollegiate competition

 5.  Analyze principles and theories of the

     mental aspects of being a competitive a player.

 6.  Explain how their personal nutrition habits relate to their

     athletic performance; and describe components of healthy eating

     habits.

 7.  Perform responsibilities related to being a part of a team; act in

     a respectful manner toward your coach and teammates; help with

     assigned responsibilities in setting up and putting away equipment

     for team matches and daily practice; interact with teammates and

     coach in a manner that promotes encouragement, sportsmanship and

     friendship.

Topics and Scope

I.  Pre-season Practice Routines

   A. Physical conditioning - cardiovascular and muscular.

   B. Evaluation of basic fundamentals - strokes, footwork, serves, etc.

   C. Evaluation of basic playing strategies for singles and doubles.

   D. Play inter-squad challenge matches to set up the team competitive

      ladder.

   E. Evaluate personal nutrition  - related to performance.

   F. Review basic rules of tennis.

   G. Review of individual responsibilities as a team member.

II. Preconference Practice Matches.

   A. Team matches vs opponents.

   B. Playing strategy review and practice.

   C. Individual fundamentals review.

   D. Continue physical conditioning.

   E. Analyze mental aspects of competitive play.

III.Conference Competition.

   A. Analyzing competition.

   B. Individual fundamental review.

   C. Playing strategies review and practice.

   D. Video analysis - self.

   E. Continue physical conditioning.

IV. Post-conference competition

   A. Conference Tournament - qualifying individual players for Northern

      California regional tourney.

   B. Dual Team Play-offs - qualifying school teams for state honors.

   C. Nor-Cal Regional Tournament - qualifying individual players for

      the Community College State tournament in singles and doubles.

   D. State Tournament -  individuals play for state-wide honors in

      singles and doubles.

   E. Individual and team evaluation.

   F. Sophomore placement to 4 year schools.

Assignments:

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 60%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 25%
PERSONAL GOALS, VIDEO ANALYSIS
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 25 - 60%
ATTENDANCE, VIDEO ANALYSIS, TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

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