Class Tennis (Option I - Exercise and Wellbeing branch)

Theoretical knowledge related to the technical-tactic domain of this modality. Preparing professionals in the Physical Education and School sports areas, leading to the capacity of planning, executing, assessing and adjusting their intervention to their professional area of specialization, applying procedures and tasks in real contexts.

Not applicable

Knowledge of basic techniques, appropriate to young players. Exchange the ball with the young player; showing the basic techniques and providing balls appropriately. Knowledge and demonstration of basic tactics, appropriate to young players. Understanding how young people learn, leading a training session, using basic Styles of teaching and help materials. Correct use of teaching demonstrations and progressions Stages of the adapted game (Play and Stay: red, green and orange) Planning, organizing and leading a tennis didactic unit, a training session or competitions, in a safe environment for young players. Knowledge of the history, rules and regulation of tennis practice and school sports Knowledge of the basic physical skills and its relation to young players Motivational techniques, positive feedback, challenge and performance versus result

Use of technological means such as Vert, GPS, Kinovia and Mobile Phone.

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