BWF Launches Shuttle Time Senior Manual and Instructor Online Course to Promote Healthy Ageing Through Badminton

The newly launched Shuttle Time Senior Instructor Online Course has been designed to prepare individuals to confidently deliver safe, enjoyable and inclusive sessions for older adults.

The course is open to a wide range of participants, including:

• Existing badminton coaches
• Teachers and educators
• Medical practitioners
• Community leaders
• Individuals interested in working with senior groups, regardless of badminton experience

The online course complements the Shuttle Time Senior Manual and provides instructors with the knowledge and skills required to deliver effective programmes within their communities.

Participants will benefit from:

• Interactive learning modules
• Video demonstrations and practical examples
• Key principles of healthy ageing and senior participation
• Guidance on adapting activities for varying abilities
• Assessment activities to support learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a BWF Shuttle Time Senior Instructor Certificate and gain access to download the Shuttle Time Senior Manual for programme implementation.

The Shuttle Time Senior Instructor Manual serves as a comprehensive resource for organisations and instructors looking to establish and deliver senior badminton programmes.

The manual includes:

• Principles of coaching and engaging older adults
• Safe and inclusive session delivery methods
• Adapted badminton activities and exercises
• Session planning guidance
• The complete Shuttle Time Senior eight-session framework
• Tips for developing enjoyable and sustainable badminton programmes for seniors

Together, the online course and manual provide a practical foundation for organisations seeking to create opportunities for older adults to remain physically active, socially connected and engaged through sport.

The Shuttle Time Senior Programme is designed to be highly adaptable and can be delivered across a variety of settings, including:

• BWF Member Associations
• Care homes and retirement communities
• Badminton clubs and multi-sport clubs
• Sports academies
• Rehabilitation centres
• Military and police organisations
• Community centres
• Corporations and workplaces
• Local governments
• Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
• Other community-based organisations

Importantly, participants do not require previous badminton experience to take part in the programme.

Organisations implementing the programme also have the opportunity to be recognised as Shuttle Time Senior Accredited Organisations.

This accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate a commitment to delivering quality Shuttle Time Senior programmes and supporting healthy ageing initiatives through badminton.

Further details can be found through the Shuttle Time Senior Accredited Organisations framework.

BWF encourages Member Associations and organisations around the world to explore opportunities within their communities by identifying senior groups and organisations that could benefit from the programme.

Key steps to get started include:

1. Identifying elderly groups or organisations within the local community.
2. Enrolling instructors in the Shuttle Time Senior Instructor Online Course.
3. Beginning the delivery of Shuttle Time Senior sessions.
4. Utilising the STS Implementation Guidelines to support planning and long-term sustainability.

By taking part, organisations can become part of a growing global movement dedicated to promoting active and healthy ageing through badminton.