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TENNIS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BSY240 TENNIS I 4 3 2 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Lecturer ONUR YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of the course is to provide the students with the skills to apply different techniques specific to Tennis.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; history of Tennis, material knowledge, ready position, harmony of racket, ball and athlete, 3 stages of stroke, basic technical skills (forehand, backhand and service), singles and doubles match rules.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describe the basic concepts related with Tennis.
Explain the historical development of Tennis in Turkey and the world.
Explain and apply the rules related with Tennis.
Use the material and equipment specific for Tennis.
Apply basic techniques specific to Tennis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - History of Tennis, the birth and development of Tennis in the world and in Turkey Narration, question-response discussion method
2 Visual and written literature review Tennis equipment (racket, clothes, shoes, balls) General information about the game and tennis court; Information about micro and mini tennis. Narration, question-response method and demonstration method
3 Reading book chapter related with the subject and video viewing Waiting position, Racket grip, harmony between ball and racket Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
4 Video viewing Harmony between ball and racket and forehand stroke technique application studies Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
5 Video viewing Harmony between ball and racket and Backhand stroke technique application studies Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
6 Video viewing Forehand and Backhand stroke technique application studies Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
7 Video viewing and literature review Groundstroke exercises (Forehand, Backhand). Application of Micro Tennis (Micro Tennis as one of the stages of modern tennis education) Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Viewing a sample game Application of Mini Tennis (Mini Tennis as one of the stages of modern tennis education) Narration, demonstration method and pair work
10 Visual literature review and video viewing Micro, mini and midi tennis practice exercises Narration, demonstration method and pair work
11 Video viewing and reading books related with the subject Volley and slam technique exercises Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
12 Video viewing and reading books related with the subject Service Stroke technique application studies Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
13 Viewing a sample game Practice of auxiliary and special stroke techniques (lob, drob, shot) Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
14 Match viewing General review Narration Method, Demonstration Method, Pair Study and Individual study
15 Match viewing Preparation for final examination Group study and repetition method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Vural, B. (2011). İleri Seviye Antrenör El Kitabı Kültür Yayınları, Ankara
Daalen, M.V. (2011). The Fundamentals of the Game (For Coaches, Players, and Parents). Perfect Bound, UK.
Steinhofel, L. (2003). Competitive Tennis: Training Exercises. Meyer & Meyer Sport, US.
Reid, M., Quin, A. ve Crespo, M. (2003) Strenght and Conditianoning for Tennis. ITF, Spain.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to discuss training organization and its functioning with the knowledge gained in the subjects such as performance measurement, training plan preparation, talent selection and technical-tactical training.
4
2
Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to identify the needs for sports activities of groups with different characteristics, such as age, gender, and persons with special needs.
4
2
Student will be able to analyze data and results for current applications in the field of Training science by using scientific research methods and techniques.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.
3
2
Student will be able to solve the problems related to sport sciences and coaching profession applications with a critical and inquisitive point of view, based on knowledge of the literature he/she has.
4
3
Student will be able to choose the appropriate training method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the training program by taking these differences into consideration.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with coaching.
2
2
Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.
2
3
Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.
3
2
Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in coaching practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.
3
2
By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to skills selection, performance development, physical activity for sports and special groups for all, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.
3
3
By using personality traits with the social skills required by the coaching profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.
3
4
Student will be able to administer technical and tactical skills in the relevant performance sports and selected sports branches that he / she determines as his / her area of expertise, and to formulate specific training programs for the branch.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 8 2 16
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 6 2 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 43 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0