Course Catalogue

Module Title: Foundation Learning in Table Tennis

Module Code: FLT301

Programme Title: Bachelor of Sports and Health Sciences

Credit Value: 12 Credits

 

Objectives of the module

The module on Table Tennis Specialization combines the knowledge and skills in learning essential table tennis techniques and strategies. The module is an 11-step approach designed to maximize table tennis instruction. The latter part of the module also orients the students to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) regulations in officiating Table Tennis.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, student will be able to:

  1. Articulate basic knowledge of Table Tennis, and its rules, regulations and etiquettes.
  2. Demonstrate basic ability in major Table Tennis strokes and their application during game play.
  3. Execute basic offensive and defensive strategies during singles and doubles play.
  4. Design and perform appropriate warm-up and strength and conditioning activities for Table Tennis.
  5. Design a progressive unit plan and sequential lesson plans for teaching and coaching Table Tennis.
  6. Demonstrate instructional and delivery techniques and skills for teaching badminton
  7. Organise Table Tennis tournament.
  8. Adapt and modify playing space, equipment and rules to help students develop basic tactical understanding and appreciation of the game.

Assessment Approach

Assessment mode

Quantity

Weighting

 

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

2

20%

 

Assignments on officiating through demonstration & Practice

2

20%

 

Class Tests Coaching (Quiz)

1

20%

 

Class Test Officiating (Quiz)

1

20%

 

Class participation

 

10%

 

Coaching & Officiating Engagement

1

10%

 

Total

100%
         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Matter

Session (Hours)

Topics

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Mode of Assessment

1 (10 Hrs)

1.    Unit I: COACHING COMPONENT A

1.1.        Preparing to Play

1.2.        Hitting Drive Strokes

1.3.        Understanding Spin and Footwork

1.4.        Executing Spin Strokes

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practicals

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

2 (10 Hrs)

2.    Unit II: COACHING COMPONENT B

2.1.        Serving

2.2.        Returning Serve

2.3.        Using the Five-Ball Training System

2.4.        Understanding Styles of Play and Tactics

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practicals

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

3 (10 Hrs)

3.    Unit III: COACHING COMPONENT C

3.1.        Playing Intermediate Strokes

3.2.        Performing Intermediate Serves

3.3.        Competing Successfully in Tournaments

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practicals

Class Test (Quiz)

4 (10 Hrs)

4.    Unit IV: OFFICIATING COMPONENT A

4.1.        The Table

4.2.        The net Assembly

4.3.        The Ball

4.4.        The Racket

4.5.        Definitions

4.6.        The Service

4.7.        The Return

4.8.        Order of Play

4.9.        A Let

4.10.     A point

4.11.     Out of order of serving, Receiving or ends

4.12.     The Expedite  System

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practicals

Assignment on officiating  through demonstration & Practice 

5 (10 Hrs)

5.    Unit V: OFFICIATING COMPONENT B (INTERNATIONAL MATCHES)

5.1.        Scope of Laws and Regulations

5.1.1.    Types of competition

5.1.2.    Applicability

5.2.        Equipment and Playing Conditions

5.2.1.    Approved and authorised equipment

5.2.2.    Playing Clothing

5.2.3.    Playing conditions

5.2.4.    Racket Control

5.2.5.    Advertisements and markings

5.2.6.    Doping Control

5.3.         Match Officials

5.3.1.    Referee

5.3.2.    Umpire, assistant umpire and stroke counter

5.3.3.    Appeals

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practicals

Assignment on officiating  through demonstration & Practice 

6 (10 Hrs)

6.    Unit VI: OFFICIATING COMPONENT C (INTERNATIONAL MATCHES)

6.1.        Match Conduct

6.1.1.    Score indication

6.1.2.    Equipment

6.1.3.    Practice

6.1.4.    Intervals

6.2.        Discipline

6.2.1.    Advice

6.2.2.    Misbehavior

6.2.3.    Good Presentation

6.3.        Draw for Knockout Competitions

6.3.1.    Byes and qualifiers

6.3.2.    Seeding by  ranking

6.3.3.    Seeding by Association Nomination

6.3.4.    Alterations

6.3.5.    Re-draw

6.3.6.    Addition

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practicals

Officiating component quiz test

7(120 Hrs)

7.    Field Practice

In addition to above classroom teaching learning strategies, students will spend these hours in field for practical demonstration and training simultaneously.

As indicated above in specific units

 

Reading List:

Mandatory Reading

McAfee, R.E. (2009). Table Tennis: Steps to Success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ITTF-IPTTC Level 1 Coaching Manual, (2013)

Supplementary Reading

The International Table Tennis Federation Handbook. (2021), (49th Ed.). Published by: The International Table Tennis Federation Avenue de Rhodanie 54 1007 Lausanne Switzerland
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