Abstract: This study aims to determine the ability to think critically in a tennis course. The research subjects were 87 students of Physical Health Education and Recreation Study Program in IKIP Budi Utomo Malang. Critical thinking skills measurement instrument consisting of 7 critical thinking skills essay questions where the data were analyzed by using a descriptive method based on critical thinking skills indicators. The instrument used in this study was an instrument from Greenstein. The results of the study of critical thinking skills show that the average acquisition results of critical thinking skills by 47% including the category is still low and need improvement in learning activities that can improve the students critical thinking skills of Physical Health Education and Recreation IKIP Budi Utomo