Abstract: Using literature and other research methods, this paper researches construction of badminton course for P.E. majors from, among others, the following aspects: 1) affinity between badminton curriculum objectives and ideological and political education; 2) identification of ideological and political elements in badminton curriculum; and 3) curriculum construction measures. The research shows that using badminton course to carry out ideological and political education conforms to the current historical trend and has historical necessity and practical significance. Ideological and political elements can be identified in badminton curriculum from the macro aspects (strengthening the spirit of patriotism), the intermediate aspects (improving the sense of social responsibility and cultivating the spirit of collectivism) and the micro aspects (advocating traditional virtues and improving excellent qualities). Curriculum construction measures include four aspects: 1) strengthening faculty construction to improve their overall quality; 2) carrying out curriculum ideological and political teaching to explore new elements of ideological and political education; 3) enriching teaching modes and strengthening practical teaching; and 4) establishing an evaluation mechanism to promote academic research.

Key words: course-based ideological and political education, physical education (P.E.), badminton course, curriculum construction