Author(s)

Wang Bin

Corresponding Author

Wang Bin

Abstract

As an integral part of Chinese culture, traditional national sports hold significant importance in promoting physical health among university students. Against the backdrop of increasingly prominent physical health issues among young people, innovative practices such as “bringing martial arts into the classroom” have explored new pathways for integrating traditional national sports into the modern education system. Focusing on the core concept of “bringing martial arts into the classroom,” this paper analyzes its application and value in university physical education while summarizing relevant innovative practice experiences. Through scientifically designed courses, this approach combines martial arts movements with elements of fun and practicality, addressing the issue of monotony in traditional martial arts teaching. It enables students to enjoy the process of exercise while acquiring practical skills such as self-defense. Furthermore, interdisciplinary integration connects martial arts with culture, art, and technology, enriching teaching formats and enhancing students’ understanding and recognition of the cultural significance of martial arts. On the practical level, this paper proposes three innovative practice models: first, the linkage between in-school and out-of-school activities, which involves organizing martial arts competitions and cultural exchange events to allow students to experience the competitiveness and interactivity of martial arts in practice; second, the integration of diverse resources through the collaborative efforts of governments, schools, and societal forces to promote the long-term development of martial arts education; third, policy support and teacher training, which ensures a solid foundation for martial arts courses by providing policy guarantees, conducting teacher training, and optimizing facilities. These innovative practices effectively overcome the limitations of classroom teaching, embedding martial arts education into students’ daily lives and societal interactions, thereby improving teaching outcomes and promotion efficiency. However, the promotion of traditional national sports in universities still faces challenges such as insufficient teaching staff, inadequate curriculum design, lack of facilities, and limited cultural awareness. Moving forward, it is essential to deepen innovative practices, strengthen government support and societal participation, optimize teaching plans and resource allocation, and enhance students’ cultural recognition of martial arts and traditional national sports. This paper asserts that the innovative practice of “bringing martial arts into the classroom” not only provides new ideas for promoting physical health among university students but also injects new vitality into the inheritance and development of traditional national sports. Through continuous exploration and improvement, martial arts courses can better integrate into the university physical education system, contributing positively to the establishment of healthy campuses and the cultivation of well-rounded students.

Keywords

Traditional National Sports; Universities/Colleges; Physical Fitness; Health; Martial Arts