Tennis
| Title | ΑΝΤΙΣΦΑΙΡΙΣΗ(Επιλογή) / Tennis |
| Code | ΑΑ0210 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000628 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 27
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | PRAKTIKĪ EPILOGĪ | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600275732
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Τμήμα Ενεργών φοιτητών Β,Γ,Δ έτους | Efpraxia Kalapoda |
| 2. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο εξετάσεις) | Efpraxia Kalapoda |
| 3. Τμήμα φοιτητών Α΄έτος | Efpraxia Kalapoda |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600275732
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
- German (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Course Information
Course Title: BALL-TENNIS
Course Code: AA0210
Course ID: 260000628
ECTS: 3
Course Type: Free Choice Application Course
Time: Tuesday 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Tennis Courts at the Serres Tennis Academy
eLearning: https://qa.auth.gr/el/class/1/600268641/M1/edit
Teacher Information
Professor Konstantinos Salonikidis
Office Location: TEFAA Serres, Ground Floor, Room 0.7.
Phone: 2310.99.10.69
Email: saloniki@phed-sr.auth.gr
Office hours: Tuesday 14.00-15.30 and Thursday 12.15-13.45
Course Objectives and Description
The course focuses on acquiring elements of technical execution of basic strokes, knowledge for the proper conduct of a tennis match and the cultivation of competitive ability in tennis. Students practice in competitive conditions (singles and doubles in a regular game), are introduced and deepened in the techniques of forehand, backhand and underhand service and learn to recognize and correct technical errors. In addition, they are introduced to basic principles of refereeing and English terminology of the sport, acquiring a rough picture of tennis as a sports and educational tool.
Learning Objectives
The course aims to:
• Introduce students to the sport of Tennis.
• Technical training of students in forehand, backhand and underhand service strokes.
• Understand and apply basic regulations for conducting the sport.
• Cultivating the ability to recognize and correct technical errors, both in personal execution and during supervision of others.
• Preparing students to teach basic tennis elements to novice athletes or students.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will acquire:
Knowledge:
• Application of match and refereeing rules (foot fault, service fault, singles and doubles match).
• Theoretical understanding of technique and errors in forehand, backhand and underhand service strokes.
• Basic English tennis terminology.
Skills:
• Execution of forehand, backhand and underhand service with technical proficiency.
• Recognition and correction of common errors in technique.
• Participate in matches with simplified rules, with adherence to regulations, with or without a referee.
Skills:
• Teach basic tennis elements to beginners.
• Assume basic refereeing roles in student/training settings.
• Collaborate in sports environments through group forms of exercise.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Detailed Program & Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Week Content Learning Outcomes
1st Familiarization exercises with the players' Understanding the behavior of the racket and ball
equipment (ball and racket) and the court during strokes
facilities. Ready position
2nd Introduction to the forehand. Handshake grip New technical skill
3rd Practice in the forehand. Consolidation of technique
4th Introduction to the underhand service Learning a new skill
5th Rules. Mini tennis with numerical counting Understanding the rules of a tennis match
of points
6th Introduction to the two-handed backhand New technical skill
7th Practice in the backhand Consolidation of technique
8th Complete execution of the underhand Full technical application
service. Counting points
9th Analysis of technical errors in strokes Development of observation and correction skills
10th Correction of errors – targeting exercises Didactic approach & practical evaluation
11th Exercises with “tennis basket” & playful Improving technique in training conditions
training forms
12th Singles matches Autonomy in applying rules
13th Refereeing: draw, selection possibilities, Application of refereeing knowledge – use of English
announcement of the score tennis terminology
Teaching Methods
• Demonstration and teaching of technique on the field
• Individual and group practice
• Observation and guidance
• Match simulations
• Introduction to refereeing through practical application
Application of Regulations and Policies
"All study regulations, academic policies and procedures in force at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (Serres) are also applied to this course.
Students must be aware of and comply with the prescribed academic practices, evaluation procedures and regulations of the Curriculum and the Student Guide".
Keywords
Tennis, raquet sport, rules, score keeping, singles and doubles in Tennis
Educational Material Types
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
- Use of the internet for distance learning via teleconferencing, and for sending and receiving e-mail.
- Use of PC and Projector
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 22 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 22 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Practice in tennis | 28 | 1.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 78 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
During the entire semester the regular and active attendance of the course (30%) were evaluated, while at the end practical (40%) and theoretical (30%) examinations of Tennis are following. At the practical part students were examined: a) individually in the technique of the strokes after feeding by the teacher-coach and b) in pairs in match conditions (3 regular games). Written Exams are performed for testing the theory of the sport. Essential condition for final success in the exams is achieved when at least the grade 5 ("sufficient") in each one of the three Exams parts is reached. The criteria are explicitly reported in the Syllabus of the course and communicated to the students in the first lesson. Moreover, the criteria can also be found in the Department's internet page of the person who is in charge of the course.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Exams in Tennis praxis (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
- Κανονισμοί του Τέννις & Λεξικό, Σαλονικίδης Κων/νος, Αθλότυπο 2005, Αθήνα.
Additional bibliography for study
Διαδικτυακές Πηγές
Παραδείγματα πηγών βίντεο:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tennis+for+beginners
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-ZSTK4TeQmk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgmzdLQ4hdQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrhM3k84YJU
Last Update
20-06-2025
