Frontiers in Educational Research, 2023, 6(24); doi: 10.25236/FER.2023.062401.
Li Hongyu, Donna Marie A. Oyam
College of Teacher Education, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
This survey aims to understand the impact of martial arts education on children's physical and mental development, including physical, psychological, social and emotional four dimensions. The research results will provide theoretical and practical guidance for early childhood education and promote the all-round development of young children. Through the observation and data analysis of children's participation in martial arts activities, we found that martial arts training can promote children's physical development, mental health and social ability, and have a positive impact on academic performance and learning motivation. This research result has certain enlightenment significance for the practice of early childhood education and physical and mental development.
Wu Shu; Preschool Learner; Physical development; Mental development; Social development; Emotional development
Li Hongyu, Donna Marie A. Oyam. Influence of Wu Shu on the Holistic Development of Preschool Learners. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 24: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.062401.
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