DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN EXTRACURRICULAR BADMINTON PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BASIC TECHNIQUES OF GRADE 3 AND 4 STUDENTS AT TUY LY VUONG PRIMARY SCHOOL, HO CHI MINH CITY

Abstract

This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a systematic extracurricular Badminton program for Grade 3 and 4 students at Tuy Ly Vuong Primary School, to meet the training needs demand and standardize basic techniques. The program was implemented over 24 weeks, utilizing the pedagogical experiment and assessing physical fitness tests, alongside basic technical tests (Badminton Clear, High Deep Serve). Results indicate that the program, scientifically developed and suitable for the age characteristics and practical conditions, demonstrated significant effectiveness in enhancing students' general physical fitness and basic badminton techniques.