Physical Education Program

The United States Tennis Association has developed a cutting edge in-school curriculum and teacher training program to help educators feel more comfortable offering tennis in school settings.  Additionally, the USTA has partnered with tennis equipment suppliers and manufactures to assist schools in obtaining equipment.

Qualifying schools are eligible to receive the following resources:

• Teacher In-Service Workshops: These workshops complement a teacher’s large group management skills and demonstrate how to quickly transform a school gym or playground into a dynamic tennis-playing environment and allow students to experience instant success in a fun and safe manner.
   

• In-School Curriculum Materials: Newly developed teacher friendly lesson plans, station signs, and instructional DVD’s are available to assist teachers with limited or no previous tennis experience and without requiring access to traditional tennis courts!  These lessons can be taught in your school’s cafeteria or gym with minimal time, effort and expense. To receive the School Tennis Curriculum, Tennis Fitness Station Signs, or Tennis Skill Station Signs, e-mail Phillip Wiley.
   

• Equipment Support: Equipment loans and discounts are available to qualifying schools that are linked with an after school tennis program.  Modified tennis equipment including easy-to-rally tennis balls and portable nets make the game fun and engaging from the moment a child first picks up a racquet.