WELCOME! I'm Bijal, Your Course Instructor and Bibliotherapist
A Little Bit About the Course
Overview
A Brief History of Tennis
Recommended Books on The History of Tennis
Tennis in Literature over the Centuries.
Contemporary Literature
Themes & Symbolism
Extracts from Infinite Jest
The Metaphorical Use of Tennis in Literature
Psychological & Emotional States
Social Status and Class
Existential and Philosophical Themes
Abraham Verghese's Memoir The Tennis Partner
Tennis as a reflection of personal and social identity
Tennis in Everyday Culture
String Theory by David Foster Wallace (collection of essays)
The Intersection of Gender, Class, and Race in Tennis
Reading: "Levels of the Game" by John McPhee.
Questions for Reflection
Reading: A 'Handful of Summers' by Gordon Forbes
Psychological Challenges and Triumphs in Tennis
How Life Coaching Developed from Tennis Coaching
"The Inner Game of Tennis" by W. Timothy Gallwey
The Here and Now of the Tennis Court
The Inner Game Off the Court
DOWNLOADABLE Practice Drills
Representation of Tennis in Movies, Media, and Art
Contemporary Tennis Literature and Future Trends
Future Trends in Tennis Literature
Reflection Questions
Tennis Helps You Live 10 Years Longer
Required Reading and Additional Resources
