3. Brief History and Nature of
Badminton
Badminton started as a
children’s game in medieval
England. First known as
“battledore and shuttlecock,” it
was later adopted as “Poona”
in Pune, India during the
British colonization of the
country. The game was
launched officially as a
aborting event by the Duke of
Beaufiord at the Badminton
House in Gloucestershire,
where it got its name.
4. Gloucestershire became the base of the
International Badminton Federation (IBF),
the world’s original governing body of the
sport. Founded in 1934, it is now known as
Badminton World Federation (BWF). The
sport was introduced at the Barcelona
Olympic in 1992.
Badminton is a sport that can be played in
singles or doubles. How badminton is played
today is basically the same as it was during
the early times. What is now the racket used
to be a paddle known as “battledore.” Just
like the modern racquet, the battledore was
used to hit the shuttlecock, or “birdie,” over
to the opponent’s side and keep it in rally.
5. Equipments
Shuttlecock, also called “birdie,” is the
projectile hit back and forth in badminton.
It is composed of sixteen overlapping
feathers attached to the base about
2.5cm to 2.8cm in diameter.
It is harder to hit a feather shuttlecock fast,
because there is more drag. Experienced
badminton players usually prefer it because
it gives them more control. Also, better play
is needed to hit the feather shuttles. Feather
shuttlecocks, however, are more brittle and
less durable than plastic ones. They could
be more expensive.
In school gyms and amateur club, plastic
shuttlecocks are more often used than
feather one. These shuttlecocks do not
break easily and usually are less expensive.
6. Racket or racquet is the
instrument used to hit the
shuttlecock. It is made up of light
materials, has a 23 cm wide frame,
and an overall length of 68 cm.
The cross stringed patterned
surface used for hitting the
shuttlecock is 28 cm wide and 22
cm wide.
The stringed area is the part with
which the player hits the shuttle. It
is bounded by the head. The
handle is the part gripped by the
player and connected to the head
by the shaft. The throat, if
present, connects the shaft to the
head. The frame is the name
given to the head, throat, shaft and
handle taken together.
8. Court. The court is a rectangular area
where badminton is played. It requires a
level ground space that is level and
smooth but not slippery. The
recommended space for badminton is
concrete or a surface imbedded with
bitumen, a tar-like, non-slippery material.
The court’s dimension differs according
to the match to be player. For single’s
matches, it is 20 ft wide and 40 ft long.
The doubles matches are played on a 17
ft. by 44 ft. court.
9. Net. The net used in badminton is 5’1” high
and 20 ft. wide it is made of fine, dark-colored
cord with a mesh (thickness) of not less than
15 mm and not more than 20 mm. It must be
6.1 meters wide and stretched from post to
post. The top of the net from the surface is
1.524 meters at the center of the court and
1.55 meters at the posts.
Posts. The posts are placed on the side
boundary lines of the court. Each have a
height of 1.55 meters from the floor. They
should be sufficiently firm to remain vertical
and keep the net tight.
10. Playing the Game
Badminton requires many strikes to be used in the
right situations. These strokes include net returns
and jumping smashes. You need subtler strokes to
set the smash. For example, a net shot can force
the opponent to return a shuttlecock at a raised
level, which gives you an opportunity to smash.
“Deception” by making “trick shots” is also
important in the game. Expert players prepare for
many different strokes that look identical, and use
“slicing” strokes to deceive their opponents about
the speed or direction of the stroke. If an opponent
tries to anticipate the stroke, he may move in
wrong direction and fail to change its body
momentum in time to reach the shuttlecock.
15. Rules and regulations
Service in badminton should be
performed without delay. The only
permitted way of serving it is to do it
underhand. The whole of the head of the
racket must be clearly below the server’s
hand, and the shuttlecock must be below
the server’s waist.
Opponents cannot jump and serve as it
is required to have part of their feet on
the ground. The service area is marked
by a center line of 13 ft. which marks the
course at halfway and a short service
line which is 6.5 feet from the net.
16. During the play, it is considered a fault
when the shuttlecock hits the ceiling in
case of indoor matches. The opponents
are only allowed to hit the shuttlecock
once.
A match is won when one of the
opponents reaches the 21st point in a
best a three matches. In case of the tie
in the 20th point, the player who
advances 2 points win. Points are
through rally scoring which means that
17. Officials of the Game
Referee
Umpire
Service Judge
Line Judge
18. The Benefits of Playing the Sport
It lowers blood pressure, increases good
cholesterol and lessens bad cholesterol.
It raises the heart rate and keeps the metabolism
at a healthy pace.
It promotes the activity of bone forming cells and
prevents bone disease like osteoporosis.
It helps relieve stress and anxiety and promotes
restful sleep.
It encourages a positive body image.
It provides an enjoyable and satisfying opportunity
to develop one’s talents.
It provides opportunities for control over attitude
and leadership.
It build relationship and social networks.
20. Table tennis is a sport commonly known as
ping pong
The objective of the game is to hit and volley
the ball with the paddle to the other side of
the table over the net.
It may be played individually or with a partner
The game started in the medieval ages and
became popular in England in the 1880's.
"Gossima" and "whiff-whaff" - names also
associated with table tennis.
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
- is the governing body for all international
table tennis associations.
January 1926 in Berlin - first international
tournament of Table Tennis
21. Equipments
Table - usually made up of masonite
or timber.
Racket - made from laminated wood
covered with rubber on one or two
sides
Ball - 2.7 grams in weight and 40mm
in diameter.
22. Basic Skills
1. Grip
a. Shake hand
grip - holding of
paddle as if you
are shaking
someone's hand.
b. Pen hold grip -
used when the
paddle is held
just like a pen.
23. 2. Spin
a. Topspin - stroke starts
below or behind the ball
and brushing the ball in an
upward and forward
motion
b. Backspin - stroke starts
above or behind the ball
and brushing the ball in a
downward and forward
motion
c. Sidespin - produced by
brushing the ball in a
sideways motion
24. Rules and Regulations
The game starts with a service.
Matches are best of odd numbers of
games.
A player wins in table tennis upon
scoring the 11th point.
In case there had been a tie on the
10th point, the player who advances
two points against his or her opponent
wins.
25. Benefits from sport
It develops very good reflexes and
strengthens muscles of the player.
It develops mental agility
It imposes little risk or injury
Strength, size and gender are not the
main requirements for winning.
28. Good nutrition is all about eating food
that are good for you. This does not
always involve eating food that always
agree with your taste buds. More
importantly, good nutrition concerns
eating food that will nourish your body
and mind and give you total health.
Nutrition – the act or process of
nourishment or using the substances in
food to maintain good health.
Nutrients – the substances found in
food that your body needs to function
properly.
29. Factors of Good Nutrition
Water – a very important nutrient. . A
person also needs to drink 8-10
glasses of water everyday to replace
the fluids that we lose in the form of
urine and urinal.
Food – also important to our life in
order for us to survive. The food that is
taken in is renewed into nutrients that
the body uses for different processes.
30. Essential Nutrients - You need the
essential nutrients for your body to
function properly. Eating food that is
taken in is renewed into nutrients that
the body uses for different processes.
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
31. Good Eating Practices
Eat regularly.
Eat moderately.
Avoid processed or junk foods.
Minimize eating fast food.
33. Balanced diet - means choosing a wide variety of foods
and drinks from all the food groups. It also means
eating certain things in moderation, namely saturated
fat, trans fat, cholesterol, refined sugar, salt and
alcohol. The goal is to take in nutrients you need for
health at the recommended levels.
Basic Food Groups
Vegetable and fruit group - rich in Vitamins A and C, and fiber.
Breads, cereals, oats, rice and pasta group - important
sources of vitamin B, iron and protein.
Milk, yogurt and cheese group - rich in calcium and contribute
riboflavin, protein, Vitamins A and B12.
Meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts group - good
sources of protein, phosphorous, iron, zinc, Vitamin B6, niacin
and minerals.
Nonnutritive Foods - includes fats, sweets and alcohol which
provide few nutrients
34. The Food Guide Pyramid
The Food Guide Pyramid - is
a tool to make sure that you
are eating healthfully. It
determines the amount of
food and how frequently it
should be eaten.
35. Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos 2000
1. Eat a variety of food daily.
2. Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up to six months,
and then give them appropriate food while continuing to
breastfeed
3. Maintain children's growth through proper diet and monitor
growth regularly.
4. Consume fish, lean meat, poultry and dried beans adequately
and properly.
5. Eat more vegetables, fruit and root crops
6. Eat cooked in edible or cooking oil in moderation
7. Consume milk, milk products, and other calcium-rich food
such as small fish & dark green and leafy vegetables every
day.
8. Avoid excessive intake of salty food. Use iodized salt.
9. Eat clean and safe food
10. Exercise regularly; do not smoke; avoid drinking alcoholic
beverages
37. Body Image - term used to describe the way you
perceive your body. It has a very important role in
your development as an adolescent because it
may affect your self-esteem.
A positive body image is the attitude that you
have when you accept and feel good about your
body. This attitude gives you confidence to
handle different situations in life.
On the other hand, people with unhealthy body
image tends to be unhappy with their physical
attributes resulting then to change their bodies
drastically - through surgery or even harmful
dietary practices.
Always remember that the best look is always
your natural and healthy look. Aspiring to look
like someone - or something - else is unnatural
and may even lead to harmful results.
38. Eating Disorders - It is a disease caused
by low self-esteem, emotional problems,
and poor body image.
Anorexia nervosa - a psychological
eating disorder characterized by the
person's refusal to eat and extreme loss
of apetite.
Bulimia nervosa - an eating disorder
characterized by binge eating and
purging.
Binge eating means periodically eating
large amounts of food at one time. A
binge might happen after a long period of
dieting and often consists of junk foods.
39. Symptoms of Anorexia and
Bulimia Nervosa
Preference for low-fat or low-calorie
foods only
Lack of appetite or interest in food
Preference for loose clothes to hide
thinness
Over exercise
Dehydration and constipation
Loss of hair
Malnutrition
Lack of confidence
40. For Bulimics
Obsession with food
Binging in private but eat regular
amounts when with others
Stealing food and hiding in strange
places while eating
Taking trips to the bathroom
immediately after eating
Inducing vomiting after eating
Gulping food quickly while bingeing so
as not to be discovered
41. Binge eating - a disorder when people feel as
though they cannot stop themselves from
eating.
Obesity - a condition characterized by an
excessive amount of body fat.
Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder
o Inability to stop eating or control what one is
eating
o Rapidly eating large amounts of food
o Eating even when full
o Hiding or stockpiling food to eat later in secret
o Eating normally around others, but gorging
when alone
o Eating continuously throughout the day, with
no planned meal time
42. Tips for Overcoming Binge
Eating
Don’t skip breakfast.
Avoid temptation in eating unhealthy
foods
Avoid strict dieting which can lead to
cravings for food.
Exercise.
Learn to cope from stress.
43. Strategies in Managing Eating
Methods of Eating
When you eat do nothing but eat.
Eat slowly and stop when full.
Follow an eating schedule.
Do your eating in designated areas.
Leave the table after eating.
Avoid second servings.
Limit serving of condiments.
Limit serving of non basics such as dessert,
bread and soft drinks.
Eat several meals of equal size rather than
one big meal or two small ones.
44. Strategies for Eating Out
Limit deep-fat fried foods.
Ask for information about the content.
Choose low-fat foods
Choose chicken, fish or lean meat.
If you eat desserts, avoid those with sauces or
toppings
Eating at Home
Keep busy at times when you are at risk of
overeating.
Store food out of sight.
Avoid serving food to other between meals.
If you snack, choose snacks with complex
carbohydrates.
