Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To teach students the basic techniques specific to the tennis branch, tennis game rules, and to introduce the court and equipment.
Course Content
It covers the basic techniques and teaching methods specific to the tennis branch, game rules, field equipment and the application of the AOS test.
Required Resources
Essential Tennis -St. Martin's Publishing Group (May 2022)
A Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching Tennis Routledge Studies in Constraints-Based Methodologies in Sport series Taylor & Francis (December 2025)
ITF ve USTA (United States Tennis Association) resmi eğitim ve öğretim materyalleri
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Kağıt Kapak – 2 Ocak 2019 Peter M. Mcginnis
Recommended Resources
Journal of Sports Sciences; Tennis pedagogy resources
Explanations
Knowledge Exams (Theoretical Assessment)
Content: Tennis rules, scoring system, hitting techniques, court dimensions, equipment knowledge.
Exam Types: Multiple choice, classic questions.
Objective: To measure the student's understanding and ability to recall theoretical knowledge.
Practical Exams (Practical Assessment)
Content: Shots such as forehand, backhand, serve, volley, smash, lob, drop shot; in-game strategy applications; court usage and equipment knowledge.
Exam Types: Individual or group applications, mini-matches, AOS test or performance measurement. Objective: To evaluate whether the student can correctly apply their technical skills, game knowledge and court usage. Grade Evaluation
Recommended Weighting Distribution:
Theoretical exams: 40%
Practical performance: 60%
Rules
Tennis Lessons – Rules and Reminders
Attendance
Punctual attendance is mandatory.
Absence negatively impacts the practical and theoretical achievements of the course.
Appropriate sportswear and tennis shoes are required for attendance.
Clothing and Equipment Use
Rackets, balls, and other equipment must be used carefully.
Only tennis shoes are allowed on the courts.
Class Discipline
Following instructor instructions is mandatory.
It is necessary to avoid damaging the court and equipment and to adhere to safe play rules.
Cooperation and respect are paramount during group activities.
Health and Safety
Warm-up and stretching exercises should be performed before the start of the lesson.
Students at risk of injury must inform the class.
Be careful when running or hitting the ball on the court. Evaluation and Participation
Active participation in in-class activities directly contributes to the success grade.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student learns the basic rules of tennis and the different types of tennis strokes.
- Students develop collaboration and communication skills in individual and group work.
- By the end of the tennis lesson, the student will be familiar with basic equipment such as tennis courts, rackets, balls, clothing, and shoes, explain their features, and practice their correct use.
- By the end of the tennis lesson, the student will be familiar with different types of tennis courts, their dimensions and line layouts, know the materials used in court construction and maintenance, and be able to apply basic maintenance practices.
- At the end of the tennis lesson, the student applies basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, serve, volley, smash, lob, and drop shot with correct technique and evaluates their performance by participating in the AOS test.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Practice | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet. General and specific explanations about the course | Course goal/objectives, objectives and student outcomes. |
| 2 | General information about tennis equipment, games and tennis courts; Information about micro and mini tennis | Visual and written literature scanning |
| 3 | Teaching tennis racket holding types and basic stance techniques. Theoretical explanation and practice exercises of the forehand hitting technique. | Reading book chapters and watching videos on the subject |
| 4 | Theoretical explanation and practice exercises of the forehand stroke technique | Video izleme |
| 5 | Theoretical explanation and practice exercises of the backhand stroke technique | watch videos |
| 6 | Drill exercises on Forehand and Backhand hitting techniques | watch videos |
| 7 | Tennis court types, construction, maintenance, and features. | Visual literature browsing and video viewing |
| 8 | MIDTERM | MIDTERM |
| 9 | Mini-midi tennis games | watch videos |
| 10 | Vole technique practice exercises | Visual literature browsing and video viewing |
| 11 | Slam dunk technique practice exercises | Video izleme ve konuya ilişkin kitap okuma |
| 12 | Theoretical explanation of the service hit technique and exercises for its application | Watching videos and reading books on the subject |
| 13 | Assisting stroke techniques practice exercises | watch videos |
| 14 | AOS TEST APPLICATION PREPARATIONS | Practices |
| 15 | AOS TEST APPLICATION PREPARATIONS | Practices |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | FINAL EXAM |