Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: -PE T1151 - Varsity Athletics I Tennis
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1 credit hour lab. The course will involve daily practice before a matches and/or game. The course will also involve participating in collegiate games and/or matches in accordance with the NJCAA, Jayhawk Conference and the guidelines of the SCCC Athletic Department. Players will gain competitive skills and improve skills that they already possess by competing against competition at the collegiate level. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Institutional Outcomes.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #7 Identify the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and world community
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   1. To provide the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game.
   2. To provide the opportunity to learn the theories and behaviors necessary in competing and improving in a team sport.
   3. To provide the opportunity to learn various strategies involved in the game that can be applied at the collegiate level.
   4. To provide the opportunity to develop the necessary physical, mental and emotional conditioning that is necessary to be able to compete at the collegiate level.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   1. Weight Training and Conditioning
   2. Running
   3. Jumping
   4. Lateral Movement
   5. Defending
   6. Game Strategies
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   1. Lecture
   2. Demonstration and explanation
   3. Participation
   4. Practice supervision
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   1. Weight lifting: free weights and various machine equipment
   2. Aerobic machines: bikes, treadmills, steppers, tracks, etc.
   3. Interval Cardiovascular Conditioning
   4. Equipment related to the game
   5. Video tapes and related equipment
   6. Tennis Court
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include attendance and participation in practice sessions or other assigned activities.
    • SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the player’s ability to adapt to their basketball game to that of their opponent.
    • SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by their communication with the other team members that may have a different culture or religion.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    

    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014