TENNIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ANY328	TENNIS	6	4	3	6

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	Assist.Prof. ONUR YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide the students the ability to analyze the basic technical skills for the Tennis and strategies for tactical applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Role of coach, philosophy of coaching, communication skills of tennis coach, Teams and doubles game rules, teaching methods of basic techniques specific to Tennis, Racket grip, Waiting position, Forehand stroke technique, Backhand stroke technique, Volley and slam stroke technique, competition tactics at basic level.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the teaching methods of basic techniques specific for Tennis.
Apply the methods of correcting technical errors specific for Tennis.
Apply basic techniques specific to Tennis in a correct way.
Analyze technical skills and strategies for tactical applications specific for Tennis at basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Role of coach, philosophy of training, communication skills of Tennis coach	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Review of Turkish Tennis federation official website, video viewing	Singles and doubles game rules and application studies	Narration, question-response method
3	Visual and written literature review	Teaching methods of basic techniques in Tennis	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Pair Studies
4	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Technical teaching and application studies with correct material according to age groups	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Pair Studies
5	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Developing the harmony between racket and ball with Forehand Stroke technique, transfer of forehand stroke technique from piece to whole and application studies	Narration, Question and Answer, Demonstration Method and Applied Pair Studies
6	Reading book chapter related with the subject, video viewing	Developing the harmony between the racket and the ball with the backhand stroke technique, transferring the backhand stroke technique from piece to the whole and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
7	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Forehand technique with different grips; eastern racket grip, semi western racket grip, western racket grip, slice forehand and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Backhand technique with different grips; ball spin single hand backhand, backhand double hand grip, one hand slice backhand and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied group study
10	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Service exercises, grip, hip rotation, body rotation, arm rotation, elbow extension and forearm pronation, ankle flexion, forward swing and foot swing, ball spin service, slice service, application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
11	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Volley exercises, racket grip, preparation and back swing, forward swing and holding the ball, forward swing continuing movements, volley types (backhand and forehand volley), application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
12	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Types of slams, enter, grip, preparation and backswing, forward swing and ball swing, forward swing and continuing movements (slam by jump, slam after ball jump, backhand slam), application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
13	Visual and printed literature review and video viewing	Immediate stroke types, enter, back stroke technique between the legs, stroke technique from behind and from the body, stroke technique from the back of the shoulders and application studies	Narration, Question and answer, demonstration method and applied pair studies
14	Competition video viewing and interpretation	Examination of basic level tactics of competition	Narration, demonstration method and pair work
15	Competition video viewing and interpretation	Examination of basic level tactics of competition	Narration, demonstration method and pair work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Blaskower, P. (2007). The Art of Doubles: Winning Tennis Strategies and Drills. Betterway Books, USA.
Hoskins-Burnay, T. ve Carrington L. (2014). The Tennis Drill Book. Human Kinetic,USA.
Soysal, Y. (2018). Tenis Antrenmanları İçin Drill Çalışma Kitabı. Nobel Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Gülmez, İ. (2012). Teniste Vuruş Teknikleri Analizi ve Talimat Verme İlkeleri. Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.				3

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.			2
2	Student will be able to describe and relate the concepts of physical education and sports science with the theories of training science.				3

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.				3
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.		1

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.		1
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.				3
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.			2

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.			2

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.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3
3	Student will be able to develop the teaching skills required by the profession according to different teaching methods.					4

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.			2

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.			2
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.		1
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.			2
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.			2

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
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	9	4	36
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	3	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	150