Information Package / Course Catalogue
Tennis
Course Code: SYB253
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Development of learning-teaching methods of tennis theory and practice, gaining of movement skills.

Course Content

Tennis; history: tennis in Turkey, tennis in the World; Game rules: in singles and doubles competitions; introduction of material: racket, ball, fishnet, clothing; field size: introduction of measures in singles and doubles; explanation of technical terms: Forehand, Backhand, Forehand vole, Backhand vole, Slam Dunk and service; grade tournaments: 1. Degree Tournaments, 2. Degree tournaments, classification tournaments; general information about refereeing knowledge.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.He can give basic technical information about tennis
2.Teach competition rules according to age groups
3.Knows and introduces materials related to tennis
4.Knows tennis field measurements and has all kinds of ability about field maintenance
5.Organize national and international tennis competitions and organizations
6.Can plan fitness training for tennis athletes, can make nutrition plans
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Osman Kermen (2002) Tennis-Techniques and Tactics, Nobel Academic Publishing
2.Paul Roetert, Todd S. Ellenbecker (2007) Complete Conditioning for Tennis (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series), Human Kinetics; Revised edition (August 2007)
3.Selahattin Şener (2015) Eyewitness Tennis, Karina Publishing House
4.Tom Sadzeck (2009) Tennis Skills: The Player's Guide, Firefly Books; Reprint edition (January 1, 2009)
5.Todd Ellenbecker, Paul Roetert (1998) Complete Conditioning for Tennis, United States Tennis Association
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and basic concepts of tennis, historical development in the world and Turkey
Week 2 - Theoretical
Explanation of technical terms, introduction to tennis equipment (racket, ball, net, clothes)
Week 3 - Practice
Exercises for ball and racket feelings
Week 4 - Practice
Basic and auxiliary stroke techniques (forehand, backhand)
Week 5 - Practice
Basic and auxiliary stroke techniques (forehand, backhand)
Week 6 - Practice
Basic and auxiliary stroke techniques (forehand, backhand)
Week 7 - Practice
Basic and auxiliary stroke techniques (forehand vole, backhand vole)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Practice
Basic and auxiliary stroke techniques (dunk and service)
Week 10 - Practice
Service technique and skills application
Week 11 - Practice
Tennis teaching methods
Week 12 - Practice
Tennis teaching methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
General information about tennis game rules, single and double matches, graduated tournaments, referee information
Week 14 - Theoretical
Functioning and management forms of national (ITF) and international (ITF) tennis federations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment25214
Practice Examination117320
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes