PHED 117 - Table Tennis

1 Credits: (3 lab)

Course Description
This course is designed for the student wishing to explore table tennis as a lifetime recreational activity. The student will learn the fundamentals of the game and improve his or her skills.

Text
No text required

Handouts during class

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Perform the fundamental skills of table tennis.

B. Apply knowledge of the rules in a competitive situation.

C. Describe the different offensive and defensive strategies of play for singles and doubles.

D. Demonstrate the basic grips and demonstrate individual skills in forehand, backhand, and serve by using the critical elements of each skill.

Content
A. History

B. Safety and equipment

C. Terminology

D. Fundamental skills

E. Offensive and defensive strategies

F. Rules and etiquette

G. Types of play: singles, doubles

Student Evaluation
A. Evaluation of fundamental skills by playing single and double table tennis

B. Written knowledge of table tennis rules by playing and keeping score of games

C. Final examination understanding the rules and strategies

D. Evaluation of correct grip in game situations

Bibliography
Donelly, Sean. Table Tennis: The Beginner’s Guide. Amazon Digital Services, 2013. Kindle.

Hodges, Larry. Table Tennis Tips. CreateSpace, 2014. Print.

Hughes, Martin. Table Tennis Tactics: 65 Bite-Size Tactics, Strategies, and Top Tips. Created for You, 2014. Print.

McAffe, Richard. Expert Table Tennis. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2009. Print.

__________. Table Tennis Steps to Success. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2009. Print.

Parker, Arnold. Ping Pong (Table Tennis): The Game and How to Play. Forgotten Books, 2015. Print.