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Prerequisite

This is a basic physical education course. There are no prerequisites.

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop basic skill in use of the forehand and backhand strokes.

  • Develop skill in proper serve techniques.

  • Advance in ability to more skilled shots including volley, overhead, and lob.

  • Obtain a working knowledge of rules and etiquette for the game of tennis.

  • Expand your strategy for both singles and doubles games.

Important Notice

Before beginning any exercise program, students should consult with a doctor. Participants and their legal guardians understand and acknowledge that participation in any exercise program or related activity carries with it inherent dangers that may result in personal injury or even death. Participants and their legal guardians assume complete responsibility to

(a) consult with a physician to ensure that there are no health-related reasons or problems that would preclude or restrict the participant’s participation in a particular exercise program or related activity and

(b) procure adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may directly or indirectly result from such participation.

Accordingly, participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activity.

Course Materials

All the materials needed are included in the course. Students do not have to buy any additional textbooks.

Other Materials

  • Tennis racket

  • Tennis balls

  • A partner (for a few activities)

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Assignments

Seven units are included in this course. Read the outcomes for each unit before you begin to study it. Each lesson includes questions to be considered as you read your text, and may include discussion material, quizzes, and learning experiences. All of the lessons in each unit are provided to help you understand tennis and practice basic tennis skills. You should practice tennis regularly as a part of this course.

Unit Quizzes

Unit quizzes appear at the end of each unit. The unit quizzes for units 1 through 6 and the Review Quiz will make up thirty-five percent of your grade. They include multiple-choice, true/false, and personal experience questions.

Practice Log and Skills Evaluation

The Practice Log and Skills Evaluation assignment in unit seven consists of a skills test and a practice log. The skills test will require another tennis player to check off each skill/activity as you perform it. The tennis practice log requires six weeks of practice, which you will record in a provided activity log and submit as part of your unit 7 assignment. Required practice time durations and corresponding assignment grade can be found on the practice log form.

Exams

The final exam is comprehensive and is worth 35 percent of your final grade. The final consists of questions similar to questions from the unit quizzes. If you have clearly understood and mastered the lesson and course outcomes, you should do well on the final. The last module of this course, Preparing for the Final Exam, provides additional information on how you can best prepare for the final exam.

Grading

Your grade in this course will be based on these assignments and exams:

Assignment or Exam Grading Percent of Total Grade
6 Unit Quizzes Computer 30%
1 Review Quiz Computer 5%
1 Practice Log and Skills Activity Instructor 30%
1 Final Exam* Computer 35%

* You must pass the final exam with at least a 60% to earn credit for the course.

Grade Scale

Your letter grade is calculated according to these percentages.

A 93% - 100%
A- 90% - 92%
B+ 87% – 89%
B 83% - 86%
B- 80% - 82%
C+ 77% - 79%
C 73% - 76%
C- 70% - 72%
D+ 67% - 69%
D 63% - 66%
D- 60% - 62%
F (fail) 0% - 59%

Getting Help

Please use the help menu in this course to contact Academy of America or your instructor. You can find information about tutoring available to Academy of America students on the Tutoring website.

The Resources page offers a wide variety of services to support you:

  • Academic success skills coaching such as time management, study skills, test preparation, motivation, and more.

  • Course-specific support that includes live tutoring and on-demand resources.

Come find out how we can help you achieve your goals.

Course Policies

For information about how long you have to complete the course, resubmitting assignments, retaking exams, and other questions, please see Academy of America’s Policies.

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