Implementation of the “Shuttle Time” Project in School Physical Education in Serbia
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21127746Keywords:
School sports, Physical activity, Teacher education, SWOT analysisAbstract
Badminton is an Olympic racket sport played with a shuttlecock and is characterized by high physiological demands, involving a combination of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. In addition to its competitive aspect, badminton has a significant positive effect on the physical, mental and social health of participants. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the “Shuttle Time” program in Serbia, with a particular focus on its coverage, organizational development, and factors affecting its long-term sustainability. Shuttle time is an educational program of the Badminton World Federation designed to promote badminton among children and to support PE teachers in its delivery in schools through teaching materials, lesson plans, video resources and equipment. The study was conducted as a descriptive case study using official project documentation, including reports from 15 Shuttle Time courses (2017–2025), and data from the Badminton Association of Serbia. Program implementation was assessed through descriptive and SWOT analyses based on implementation indicators and sustainability-related factors. In Serbia, the project has been implemented since 2017 through courses at the National Badminton Center in Belgrade. By 2025, 15 courses had been delivered, 375 teachers and students of sport had been trained, 126 schools from 48 municipalities had been involved and more than 20,000 pupils had taken part. The results indicate significant potential for further development, with accessibility and educational value as key strengths, while financial limitations and institutional support remain the main challenges.
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