Tennis

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Aim of Subject:

CTN1030
To provide a basic understanding and knowledge of the basic tennis
To coach students to play tennis with the correct technique

Learning Outcome At the completion of the subject, students should be able to :

of Subject:
understand the tennis equipment and courts requirements.
umpire a tennis match.
organise a tennis tournament and do the tournament draws.
conduct a tennis fitness program.
understand sport injuries and rehabilitation.
play the game of tennis.
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Capability to communicate effectively(20%)

Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical
knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurship
skills(30%)
Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical
responsibilities(10%)
Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team(20%)
Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental
responsibilities as an engineer(10%)
Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous
professional development and life-long learning(10%)
Attendance - to be present for theory and practical(10%)
Fitness - test of flexibility, speed, endurance, power and
strength.(15%)
Umpiring test - Umpiring a tennis match(15%)
Skills - test of playing skills serve,forehand, backhand, volley and
match-play.(15%)
Test - tournament draw(15%)
Final Exam - written exam(30%)

28 hours (lectures and practical trainings)

2
None

ITF Coaches Manual Level 1 and Level 2

USPTA Tennis Manual

Peter Burwash School of Tennis

Van Deer Meer Tennis Basics
ITF Rules of Tennis

Subject Contents

Theory
o Tennis Equipment and Descriptions
o Court surfaces and tournaments
o Rules and Regulations of tournaments
o Tennis Terms
o Basic strokes and correct technique
o Strategy and Tactics
o Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation
o Nutrition
o Tournament Draw
o Umpiring Scorecard

Practical
o Warm-up and Stretching
o Fitness Speed, Endurance, Power, Flexibility and Strength
o Grips
o The Basic Strokes and spin
o Mini-tennis
o Match-play / strategy and tactics for singles and doubles
o Umpiring a match