This book included seven chapters of an observational study from a physical education teacher education (PETE) program; it involved teaching and learning activities of 45 PE teachers and their students from a university and three high schools. Ninety lessons were videotaped and analyzed using a systematic observation system. Results showed that the three levels of teachers spent about 50% of class time on instructing and managing, wherein their students spent nearly 50% of class time on motor related activities. The Specialist Teachers (STs) provided more Feedback information and...

Today, Table Tennis has become one of the most favorable sports in the world. Nearly 100 countries players attended the 2000 World Table Tennis Championships in Yokohama, Japan. In fact, table tennis was accepted as a formal Olympics sports in the 21st Olympics (1996, Atlanta, USA). This sport has wonderful value in physical exercise, recreation and competition. It isnt limited by age, sex and body conditions. Its unique features include no need for big gym, low cost for facility and equipment, inexpensive cost in training and competition, and lifelong playing possibility; it is...