Based on the educational concept of "Integration of Physical and Aesthetic Education”, this study explored the optimization of the university table tennis course, which aims to simultaneously enhance college students' table tennis skills and aesthetic qualities. As a crucial guiding ideology in physical education at colleges, the concept of "integration of Physical and Aesthetic Education” emphasizes the combination of physical fitness and aesthetic appreciation, which is of great significance to improve students' comprehensive quality. This study explores and designs the reformation of the college table tennis course from four dimensions, including course objectives, course content, teaching methods, and course evaluation. By integrating fundamental skill training with aesthetic appreciation of sports, the reformed course can foster students' technical abilities, aesthetic sensibility, interest in physical activity, and sportsmanship. In addition, complemented by diversified teaching strategies and a scientific evaluation system, it can also support the balanced development of students’ physical, emotional, and moral qualities. This study not only provides a critical theoretical basis and practical guidance for enhancing college students' comprehensive qualities, but also enriches the cultural connotations and educational insights of table tennis courses based on the educational concept of integrating physical and aesthetic education. 

Jie Sun. The Exploration of the College Table Tennis Course Design from the Perspective of Integration of Physical and Aesthetic Education. Frontiers in Sport Research (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 1: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2026.080101.

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