Tennis Course for Faculty of Business City University of Hong Kong
FB2909 Sports for All - Tennis
Course Aims & Objectives:
The aims of this course are to promote students’ interest in playing tennis as a life-long pursuit, to encourage attainment and appreciation of good performance standards in tennis and to promote health and fitness. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
develop the basic skills of tennis
apply the basic rules and method of scoring
demonstrate good sportsmanship and co-operation
develop an appreciation of the game
develop an active life style and enhance health and fitness through regularly participating in tennis activities.
Units: 1
Level: B2
Medium of Instruction: English
Keyword Syllabus:
General knowledge on the game of tennis, e.g. safety measures, facility and equipment, terminology, proper etiquette. Basic fundamental tennis skills like methods of gripping, forehand and backhand strokes, services, volley, smash & lob. Application of tennis basic skills in game situations. Footwork and body movements related to basic strokes. Tactics in playing a singles game. Rules and regulations for umpiring the game.
Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: Practice Skills, Theory, Tutorial
Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: Nil
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 20% Coursework; 80% Practical Assessment; Attendance not less than 80%
Grading pattern: Pass/Fail