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    This document summarizes information about badminton, including its history, nature, and equipment. It notes that badminton originated from an English children's game called battledore and shuttlecock. The first badminton club was formed in 1877 in Bath, England. The International Badminton Federation was established in 1934 with 9 founding members. Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock back and forth over a 5-foot high net using rackets. Proper equipment includes rackets, shuttlecocks, court shoes, nets, and specifically dimensioned courts.

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    This document summarizes information about badminton, including its history, nature, and equipment. It notes that badminton originated from an English children's game called battledore and shuttlecock. The first badminton club was formed in 1877 in Bath, England. The International Badminton Federation was established in 1934 with 9 founding members. Badminton became an Olympic sport in 1992. The objective of the game is to hit the shuttlecock back and forth over a 5-foot high net using rackets. Proper equipment includes rackets, shuttlecocks, court shoes, nets, and specifically dimensioned courts.

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    PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 2

    Common Injuries and First Aid Treatment in Sports


     Overuse, direct impact and the application of force greater than what the body part can
    structurally withstand are the common causes of sports injury. Injuries can be classified
    into acute and chronic injury.

    Acute Injury
     is usually associated with a sudden, traumatic event such as clashing into another player
    during a game or fall from bike. A traumatic impact can cause your bone to crack,
    muscles to tear and ligaments to snap.

    Chronic Injury
     is caused by repeated overuse of muscle or joints.

    BADMINTON
    History
    Badminton was first called Poona. It was developed from a children’s game called battledore
    and shuttlecock. The object of this game was to see how long a group could volley the
    shuttlecock by hitting it with battledore, or paddle. This cooperative, non-competitive game was
    originally made without a net.
    It was 1860’s, when some British officers in India who were stationed at Kirkee near the city of
    Poona used to play a game which was very similar to badminton and the game was known
    ‘Poona’ game at that time.
    Year 1877, is of historic significance for badminton, as the Bath Badminton Club, the first
    badminton club ever, was formed and also the first official set of rules were developed
    The International Badminton Federation (IBF) was formed in 1934 with 9 founding members.
    1. England
    2. Ireland
    3. Scotland
    4. Wales
    5. Denmark
    6. Holland
    7. Canada
    8. New Zealand
    9. France
    Thomas Cup- for men
    Uber Cup- for women
    Badminton was officially granted Olympic status in the 1992 Barcelona Games. From 9
    pounding members now they have 150 member countries

    Nature of the Game


    Badminton is played as a singles or doubles or more game with one or more players on a side.
    The object of the game is to hit the shuttlecock or “bird” back and forth with a racket across a
    net five feet high at its center. The bird should be hit with such speed and accuracy that the
    opponent is unable to return the shot successfully. The game can either be fast or slow paced,
    depending on the skill level of the players.
    Facilities/Equipment
    1. Rackets
    2. Shuttlecock/Shuttle – an official shuttlecock must have 14-16 feathers usually made from
    goose or duck wing.
    3. Shoes- special court shoes.
    4. Net- An official badminton net must measure 5 feet high in the center, and 5 feet, 1 inch at
    the sides. The net should measure 30 inches from bottom to top. Must consist of a uniform
    dark colored mesh. The net should have a white tape running along the top to make the net’s
    full height visible to players and officials.
    5. Badminton court- shall be rectangle laid out with lines of 40mm wide, preferably in white or
    yellow color. Dimensions are of 13.40 in length and 6.1m in width

    Prepared by: Trizcia Ann C. Sumile

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