Badminton (KTV/E-BAD)

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5 credits
Lecturer: Mgr. Roman Minárik
Lessons (Lectures + Exercises + Seminars): 0 + 2 + 0 [hours/week]
Semester: Summer / Winter
Teaching method: Training of new motor skills
Requirements for examination: Active participation in exercises
Examination method: Practical demonstration and assessment of teaching practice portfolio

Aims and objectives:

Based on an introductory diagnostic assessment of the enrolled students' skill level, a specific programme is designed for the semester. The course for beginners aims to develop skills in basic badminton shots and their use in game situations. For more advanced players the course aims to improve shot technique and develop players' speed of motion.

Topics of lectures:

Introduction to the course, diagnostic session to determine students' skill level
Holding the racket, player positioning and movement on the court
Clear shot technique
Short-distance play and movement to the net, net play
Attacking shots and defence. Attacking tactics
Serving and receiving serves – technique, tactics
Shot combinations, spatial orientation and player movement
Practice drills for badminton
Singles - tactics
Doubles - tactics
Singles tournament (organized by students)
Doubles tournament (organized by students)
Final diagnostic session

Requirements for students:

80% participation in practice sessions - 20 points
Passing a test of basic individual skills (basic shots, serving, attack, defence) - 30 points
Fulfilment of requirements in 1 semester – 50 points.

Evaluation:

91 - 100 A
81 - 90 B
71 - 80 C
61 - 70 D
51 - 60 E
0 - 50 F, FX

Literature:

MENDREK, T. Badminton. Praha: Grada, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0578-8.
POOLE, J. Badminton. Grenview (IL): Scott, Foresman, 1982. ISBN 06-731-6041-6.
BENEŠ, J. Badminton: příručka pro školení trenérů všech tříd. Praha, 1972.