Analysis and Discussion of the Current Development Status of Volleyball in Regular Higher Education Institutions in Sichuan Province

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the current development status of volleyball in regular higher education institutions in Sichuan Province and the primary factors influencing its development. Through literature review, questionnaire surveys, and on-site investigations, we have reviewed the development status of volleyball in Sichuans higher education institutions and proposed a series of reform measures, including the cultivation of an excellent coaching team, improvement of the competition system, and optimization of teaching methods. This research hopes to provide reference and guidance for the development of campus volleyball, promoting the prosperity of campus sports. We aim to explore the intrinsic connections of factors that hinder development, identify existing issues, and propose solutions. The research conclusions are as follows: Sichuans higher education institutions have made considerable material investments in venue construction, maintenance of venue operations, and repairs of sports equipment, which provide good material support for the development of volleyball in higher education institutions and lay a solid foundation for hosting more international competitions in Sichuan Province. However, some institutions still face limitations in terms of venue availability, making it challenging to meet the needs of volleyball development. In terms of the offering of volleyball courses, the actual number of class hours for elective volleyball courses in regular higher education institutions is insufficient to meet teaching requirements, with teaching practices being relatively one-dimensional and lacking in theoretical instruction. The majority of volleyball teachers in Sichuans higher education institutions are young teachers with limited experience and relatively weak teaching methods, and there is a significant age gap between new and senior teachers, with insufficient support from outstanding young teachers. The establishment of campus volleyball teams and volleyball clubs has not received the attention it deserves. Campus volleyball teams are mostly assembled temporarily after the distribution of competition documents, with a short team formation time and inadequate periodic training, making it difficult to harmonize students course schedules.