Class Details

KNES 32CX
Intermediate Tennis

Course Description

An introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology through tennis. Development of consistency, accuracy and control for forehand, backhand ground-strokes, serve, volley, lob and overhead skills utilizing fundamental theories of physics. Introducing elements of changing the dynamics of the game with spins and drop shots or by approaching the net; basic singles and doubles strategies. A brief historical examination of how the game of tennis has changed due to the influence of individual men, women, and children, of various countries, and their styles of play or strategies. Students will review and apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility and strength concepts to improve their physical condition in order to play tennis at a more advanced level.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-04-08 to 2024-06-28.
Footnote:
KNES-032CX.02: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. .For information about our classes please visit: https://www.deanza.edu/pe/.

Course Details

Units

1 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

KNES;

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

KNES D032B or KNES D32BX, or equivalent skills

Advisory

ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5