Development and Promotion of Wushu Guidelines in Shanxi Province University

Abstract

Background and Aim: Wushu, often regarded as one of the key elements of traditional Chinese culture, along with medicine, Beijing Opera, and calligraphy, form what is known as the "four quintessences of China." This cultural heritage has evolved and gained profound practical significance over thousands of years. This research aims to assess and advance the current status of "Wushu in campus" initiatives in higher education institutions, contributing to students' health, the propagation of Chinese Wushu, and the preservation of traditional national culture. Materials and Methods: There were 5,320 undergraduate students enrolled in Shanxi University, divided into 1,685 people in North China University, 1,935 people in Taiyuan Normal University, and 1,700 people in Shanxi University. 370 Wushu students were simply random sampling selected from three universities in Shanxi Province, and 15 Wushu teachers from 3 universities, 3 people from each university. Two Wushu course administrators from 3 universities, a total of 15 people. The total sample size was 385 people. This research used questionnaires and expert interviews to collect the data and develop guidelines for promoting Wushu in universities. Then, through 9 experts in a focus group to confirm the results of developing and promoting Wushu in universities. This research used mean, standard deviation, and percentage to analyze the data. Results: the Wushu into the campus activity guidelines indicated analysis were, Teaching with 7 tertiary components, Relevant department with 6 tertiary components, Complete system with 5 tertiary components, and Competition with 4 tertiary components. Conclusion: "Wushu into the campus" activities for students, to provide them with more ways to exercise. This activity will publicize Wushu from multiple angles and sides so that more people can see Wushu, understand Wushu, learn Wushu, and even love Wushu, which can publicize the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.