Context
Learning about sports technology and equipment through tennis

Unit aim
To identify and critically appraise the contribution of science, technology, and the environment to tennis.

General overview
Students participate in a racquet sports programme using a range of modified equipment, and courts/facilities. Students carry out a research project either in class time or out of class time. Teachers may use a range of teaching approaches along Mosston's continuum. The lessons can be adapted to be increasingly student-centred.

Key area(s) of learning
Sports Studies - 3rd bullet, Physical Activity - 1st and 3rd bullets.

Underlying concepts
This unit will enable students to develop an understanding of the influence technology and the environment has on participation in sport (socio-ecological perspective).

AO	Learning outcome	Learning experiences	Assessment opportunities
5B1	Acquire and apply skills for tennis by using a structured and sequenced process, with modified equipment.	Students will participate in a self-paced programme to develop tennis skills using a range of modified equipment.	Students complete self assessment sheet showing change in skill level through the progressions.
5A3	Students will investigate and experience ways technology and the environment influence participation in tennis.	Students participate in self-paced programme of tennis and rate their enjoyment for each progression, considering type of racquet, ball, and court size. Students investigate and identify technological changes and their impact on participation in tennis, and the way in which tennis is played.	Students complete self assessment sheet (Word) showing levels of enjoyment and summary statement. Students complete research task (Word) and historical and technological changes of tennis.

Possible teaching approaches
Mosston's teaching continuum. In this activity students move from command style teaching to student-initiated.