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000162890 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-7540-5737$$aOrtega-Zayas, M.A.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162890 245__ $$aTable Tennis as a Tool for Physical Education and Health Promotion in Primary Schools: A Systematic Review
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000162890 5203_ $$aRacket sports are very popular not only in professional sports but also among recreational players. As a result, their impact on the field of education has grown significantly in recent years. Table tennis (TT) offers significant advantages in terms of skill acquisition and health improvement. Nevertheless, its application within physical education (PE) curricula remains undetermined. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the use of TT as educational content in the subject of PE in primary school. The PRISMA 2020 methodology was used to conduct the systematic review. Six databases (ERIC, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Sport Discus, and Web of Science) were used during the search process. The search cutoff date was December 31, 2024. After applying the eligibility criteria, 3595 articles were found. Only seven studies were selected for the final analysis and the data included 1526 students from primary school. The results indicate that TT is rarely used in primary education during PE classes. Research indicates interest among teachers and students in playing it during PE. Furthermore, due to the benefits, motivation, and interest this sport generates, educational experiences have been developed, such as roundtable discussions, table top tennis, balloon TT, and TT triathlon. A lack of materials, facilities, and teacher training for teaching this sport is notable. The teaching experiences analyzed in this review confirm that TT is a highly versatile and interesting sport as a subject matter in school PE. The use of TT allows for innovative, comprehensive, and inclusive PE, thanks to the sport’s multiple possibilities. Given its adaptability and low entry barrier, TT could serve as an effective tool for increasing children’s physical activity levels, improving motor skills, and fostering social–emotional development. However further research is needed to quantify its impact on health outcomes such as cardiovascular fitness or obesity prevention.
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000162890 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-1473-6997$$aCardona-Linares, A. J.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162890 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0454-6302$$aLecina, M.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162890 700__ $$aOchiana, N.
000162890 700__ $$0(orcid)0009-0002-1869-6854$$aGarcía-Giménez, A.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162890 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-6829-0775$$aPradas, F.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162890 7102_ $$13001$$2187$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Expres.Music.Plást.Corp.$$cÁrea Didáctica Expres.Corporal
000162890 7102_ $$11006$$2245$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Educación Física y Depor.
000162890 773__ $$g13, 8 (2025), 251 [16 pp.]$$tSports$$x2075-4663
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