Effects of Tennis Instruction on Students' Motor Skill Development in School Physical Education

Abstract

Within the framework of school physical education reform, improving students' fundamental motor skills and fostering lifelong physical activity habits have become core objectives. Tennis, as a comprehensive skill-based sport integrating coordination, agility,
strength, and cognitive engagement, has gradually entered school physical education curricula. This study focuses on the effects of systematic tennis instruction on students' motor skill development in school physical education settings. By adopting a quasi-experimental design
and combining quantitative assessment with qualitative observation, the research analyzes changes in students' motor coordination, agility,
balance, and overall physical literacy following structured tennis teaching interventions. The findings indicate that tennis instruction exerts
a significant positive impact on students' motor skill development, particularly in complex movement control and dynamic coordination.
The study provides empirical support for the inclusion of tennis in school physical education and offers practical implications for curriculum design and instructional optimization.