HVS6541 VARSITY TENNIS I
1 Credit Hour
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either Freshman or Sophomore
Catalog Description:
HVS6541 - Varsity Tennis I (1 hr.)
Student participation in tennis on an intercollegiate level.
Course Classification:
Physical Activity
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
This course is offered to provide the student with an opportunity to participate in tennis on an intercollegiate level. Participation, teamwork, and enjoyment of competition will be stressed.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to improve the skills of students participating in tennis. Students will learn needed skills and improve upon these skills through daily practices and the repetition of drills. Students will gain knowledge in tennis strategies, rules, philosophy, and physical conditioning. Also, stroke production, learn scoring, and teamwork.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content, not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Personal Skills and Time Management
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Set priorities to complete a certain task
- Regular attendance for all events
- Emphasize the importance of time management
UNIT 2: Speaking Skills
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Use communication skills by participating on the court
UNIT 3: Human Resource Management
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Discuss and experience the positives and negatives of participating in collegiate athletics
UNIT 4: Listening Skills
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Appreciate listening skills by the performance on the court, dorms, and classrooms
UNIT 5: Knowledge of Tennis
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Good sportsmanship and pride in tennis
- Learn singles and doubles strategies
- Learn skill level to play collegiate
- Sacrifices that one makes
Projects Required:
- Practice 2 hours per day
- Attend all matches
Textbook:
None
Materials/Equipment Required:
Tennis racket and shoes
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission, and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching, and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class, which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
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