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KNES 32C

Intermediate Tennis · 0.5 units · used in 8 transfer pathways

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About this course

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Kinesiology through the sport of 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 from 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.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

  • KNES 32BAdvanced Beginning Tennis
  • orKNES 32BXAdvanced Beginning Tennis
  • orequivalent skills

Catalog wording: “KNES D032B or KNES D32BX, or equivalent skills

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list KNES 32C as a prerequisite.

Transfer pathways that use KNES 32C

ASSIST maps KNES 32C to a requirement in 8 published pathways from De Anza College.

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