University of Texas at Dallas

Physical Instruction (PHIN)

Fall 2009

Beginning Tennis PHIN 1103

TR 10:00 – 11:15AM
Leo Eveleth – Instructor

Class Objective: Enhance students’ tennis skills and enjoyment of the game

I. Course Outline
A. Introduction in class
1. Tennis – life sport
a. Rules
b. Court Etiquette
c. Equipment
d. History
2. Overview of the Kinetic Chain: the sequence that produces power and
control in sports
B. Drill in Class
1. Tennis Movements in the Kinetic Chain
a. Reaction
b. Transition
c. Movement
d. Contact
e. Recovery
f. Reposition
2. Stroke Kinetics – with racquet and balls
a. Ground Strokes (FH-BH)
b. Volley
c. Approach Shot
d. Serve
e. Return of Serve
C. Introduce Physical Fitness for Tennis Kinetics
1. Flexibility
2. Strength
3. Power
a. Balance
b. Coordination
c. Quickness
II. Class Procedure
A. Location
1. Tennis Courts
2. Rainy Day – inside Activity Center, Fitness Drills/Rules
B. Time: 10:00-11:15 am
 C. Daily Expectations
1. Regular Attendance
2. Proper Attire
3. Equipment – may check out racquet at activity center
4. Daily participation
5. Communication on return of being absent

III. Grade
A. Daily Participation – 50% of grade
1. Missed Days 9 = F
7-8 = D
5-6 = C
3-4 = B
1-2 = A
2. Excused Absences: Unavoidable happenings marked as ¼ day missed
3. Late (10:30) marked as ½ day missed
4. Present but unable to participate marked as ¼ day missed
B. Exhibited knowledge of Rules – 25% of grade
C. Instructor evaluation of playing ability – 25% of grade
1. Daily effort in taking instructions well
2. Daily effort in trying to improve
D. Course Grade Points
100 – 90 = A
89 – 80 = B
79 – 70 = C
69 – 60 = D
- 59 = F