Folk Sports Research Articles

Innovation Improvement of the Elderly’s Quality of Life in Eastern Economic Corridor through the Folk Sports Wisdom

According to the increase of elderly population, the development of quality of life of the elderly is essential. So, the researcher decided to create innovations in improving the effective quality of life of the elderly in Eastern Economic Corridor through the folk sports wisdom. The sample was 90 elderly aged between 60-84 years old of the Ban Bueng Municipal elderly school and the elderly school of Map Phai Subdistrict Administration Organization, Ban Bueng district, Chonburi province, participated in innovative activities which created by the research team for a period of 5 weeks, 1 day for 3 hours. Statistical analysis included Frequency, Percentage, Mean, and Standard Deviation. The results showed that satisfaction on innovations in improving the effective quality of life of the elderly, in terms of location, equipment, and facilities, in terms of staffs organizing activities, and management and operations were at the highest level as well as the quality of life of the elderly after participating in activities, in terms of environment, physical and mental health was good while the social relations was at a moderate level. The elderly was satisfied with their own lives, worked well and got around by themselves, and built good social relationship among friends, and also chose age-appropriate recreational activities.

Effects of tourism resource search on folk sports project development fuzzy front-end performance: The moderating role of environmental dynamics change.

How to improve the success of new project development through the collection of resources in the preliminary stages of new project development is a new area of research. Given the speed and magnitude of changes in the folk sports market environment, this study analyses the impact of tapping folk tourism resources on sports projects at the project development stage. Through stratified regression analyses of 600 Chinese firms engaged in folk sports project development, this paper finds that tapping internal tourism resources positively affects the Fuzzy Front-End Performance of incremental innovative project development. In contrast, tapping external tourism resources positively affects the Fuzzy Front-End Performance of breakthrough innovation projects. The study also indicates that the speed of environmental change (SEC) positively moderates the relationship between exploring external tourism resources (ERS) and Fuzzy Front-End Performance of incremental innovation projects. In contrast, the magnitude of environmental change (MEC) negatively moderated the relationship between internal tourism resource exploration (IRS) and the FFE-P of similar projects.

Dynamic investment strategies for a folk sports tourism destination under uncertain demand

More research should shed light on discovering the optimal investment strategy for folk sports tourism destination (FSTD) projects. Therefore, in this paper, we develop a dynamic game model of FSTD considering the dynamic characteristics of FSTD investment, the mode of division of labor and cooperation between public and private operators, and the uncertainty of consumer demand. Public capital is responsible for constructing infrastructures such as venues, and private capital is responsible for services such as catering and accommodation. To promote the development of the FSTD project, the higher-level government subsidizes public investment. Consumer demand for the program is affected by factors such as the size of the two types of capital, the price and quality of services, and demand uncertainty. The study finds that the subsidy leads to an increase in the quantity of public investment and consumption demand, but private sector investment and the prices of both public and private projects are unaffected by the subsidy; the public sector’s net return varies in an inverted U-shape with the rate of subsidy, but the private sector’s net return rises monotonically. Demand disturbances widen the gap in the net returns of operators between the subsidized and unsubsidized scenarios.

The Introduction of Minority Folk Sports Games into Primary School Physical Education Classes: Taking the Bamboo Egg Game from the Gelao Ethnic Group as an Example

With the continuous advancement and implementation of the education curriculum reform in the country, course development has become more and more important. The existing resources of the school and the local unique ethnic characteristics are rationally used to develop the curriculum content in line with the student’s development, which is the responsibility of each educator. The bamboo egg game is one of China’s ethnic minority traditional sports activities. Its development is diverse in form, rich in content, has an ethnic interest, can let the students inherit traditional culture, and enhance the consciousness of cooperation. This paper analyzes and researches the importance and practicability of introducing bamboo egg sports into primary school physical education classes, which provides a reference for educators in the development of school-based curricula with minority characteristics.

The Influence of Folk Sports Tourism on the Construction of City Brand Image

Abstract Folk sports, as a carrier of inheriting and promoting national culture, can not only show the unique charm of the city but also enhance the city’s popularity and reputation, providing a new opportunity for city brand building. To explore the relationship between folk sports tourism and city brand image, this paper uses the factor analysis method to extract the male factors that affect the city brand image. The model is validated through various validations, and finally, the components of the brand image of the tourism city are determined. Among them, “city tourism function image” and “city culture” are closely related to the development of folk sports tourism. Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-OR) model, we constructed a model of the influence mechanism of folklore sports perception factors on city brand image and city brand identity. Relevant hypotheses are proposed to explore the relationship between the four factors: folk sports perception factors, immersion experience, city brand image, and city brand identity. Finally, the research findings are rationally explained in the light of reality, and relevant suggestions are put forward for the construction of a city’s brand image.

Sport in the Activity of the Folk Sports Teams Province Association in Katowice in the Years 1952–1975

The aim of this study is to present sport in the activity of the Folk Sports Teams Province Association in Katowice in the years 1952–1975. The first units of Folk Sports Teams in the Upper Silesia territory and in the area of the Dąbrowa Coal Basin were established in 1946. During the time of its activity, the Folk Sports Teams Province Association could enjoy an increasing number of its units and members. It was especially true about the activity of District (local government unit) Councils of the Association in Będzin, Cieszyn, Kłobuck, Rybnik, Tarnowskie Góry. Once the number of units and members had grown, sports infrastructure developed as well, and there was a bigger number of training personnel, i.e.sports coaches, instructors, and sports sections. The sports activity focused to a great extent on the organization of mass events, among all, in the following disciplines: athletics, football, handball, volleyball, chess, table tennis and draughts. The contestants of the Folk Sports Teams Province Association in Katowice would achieve state and international success especially in such disciplines as sports acrobatics, cycling, tobogganing, skiing.

Interpretation of Women’s Folk Sports Participation Behavior—Taking Maogusi Dance in Western Hunan as an Example

Interpretation of Women’s Folk Sports Participation Behavior—Taking Maogusi Dance in Western Hunan as an Example

Anthropometric Characteristics and Somatotype of Dragon Boat Paddlers

Introduction: Dragon Boating is a paddle-driven water sport that originated in China over 2000 years ago. Dragon Boat racing was a part of Chinese traditional culture .Dragon Boat racing has become a popular folk sport across the world. Methods: 29 Female and 36 male paddlers of the Indian National Dragon Boat team who participated in the 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship 2023 at Pattaya, Thailand were measured for their physical characteristics and body composition before their participation at a national training camp at Kolkata, India. Heath-Carter method(1967) was followed for Somatotyping. Durnin and Womersley (1974) equation was used to calculate body composition and Siri (1956) equation was followed for calculation of Fat %. Results: Average age, height, weight , Fat % and Somatotype of male Dragon Boat paddlers were 26.6(±6.9), 170.1(±5.2), 68.1(±9.1),16.9 %, and 3.4(±1.4)-5.0(±0.9)-2.1(±1.0) respectively whereas those of Female Dragon Boat paddlers were 21.9(±4.5) , 162.0(±6.5), 58.9(±12.8), 29.7(±4.9), and 5.6(±1.5)-3.5(±1.2)-2.4(±1.4) respectively. Conclusion: Indian National Female Dragon Boat Racing paddlers were Endomorphic with low muscularity in average whereas the Male National Dragon Boat Racing paddlers were Mesomorphic with more adiposity in average.

The Cultural Ecological Adaptation and Contemporary Development of Folk Sport: A Systematic Investigation Based on the Harvest Festival (Onam) Custom of Snake Boat Race (Vallam Kali) at Aranmula Village in Southern India

The Aranmula Vallam Kali, or Aranmula Snake Boat Race, is the most ancient folk cultural sport of India. It is well known for its unique history and culture. Over the years, due to the social, economic and political alteration and the influence of Western culture and westernisation, this oldest and richest folk sport culture has undergone a lot of transformation. India has vast diverse cultural traditions, traditional expressions and tangible and intangible cultural heritages. It’s time to think about the protection and preservation of our rich, diverse and unique cultural heritage. This article, through field investigation and document analysis method, focuses on cultural ecological adaptation and transformation of the Snake Boat Race from its origin to the contemporary time. The study explores an ecological response strategy from the micro, meso and macro levels, which reshape the value and cultural identity of the Snake Boat Race, improve its existing conditions through system construction and promote the protection and preservation of inheritance folk sport culture. In order to combine material, spiritual and cultural lines, the study also explores a ‘trinity protection and development model’ of linear cultural heritage of the ancient Pampa River.

Research on Integration and Application of Ethnic Sports, Folk Sports, and Traditional Sports in School Education among Minority Groups

As ethnic sports can improve students' physical health and cultural heritage, there is increased interest in incorporating them into school curricula. The current literature on this topic doesn't fully examine the basic mechanisms and contextual factors that affect these relationships, especially for minority students. This study aimed to investigate how including ethnic sports in school curricula relates to the cultural identity and physical fitness outcomes of minority students. In addition, the research aimed to explore how cultural identity plays a role in between, and how the school environment and socioeconomic status affect this relationship. The research used a quantitative design and included minority students from various cultural backgrounds as participants. A total of 470 minority students were used in the study to collect data. The researchers used statistical methods like mediation and moderation models and regression analysis to look into the connections and test the ideas. The study's findings showed a statistically significant and favorable relationship between the inclusion of ethnic sports in the academic curriculum and students' levels of physical fitness. Furthermore, it was shown that cultural identity mediated the relationship, suggesting that students' levels of cultural identification contributed to their motivation to exercise. The results showed that the relationship between ethnic sports integration and fitness outcomes was moderated by the educational environment. The present study adds to the extant body of literature by furnishing empirical substantiation regarding the favorable influence of assimilating ethnic sports on the physical fitness outcomes and cultural identity of students.

Analysis of the coupled and coordinated development of sports and tourism industries and the driving factors

The Yellow River Basin has a wealth of tourism resources, a long history of folk sports, and strong legislative support, all of which are advantages for the growth of the sports tourism sector. This study constructs an evaluation index system based on panel data from nine provinces and regions in the Yellow River Basin from 2011 to 2020, and then measures the development index and analyzes the driving factors using the entropy method, coupling coordination degree model, kernel density estimation method, and grey correlation analysis method. The findings demonstrate that (1) the Yellow River Basin's overall level of growth in the sports and tourist sectors exhibits a consistent and upward trend and that Shandong and Henan provinces clearly have an edge over other provinces in terms of development. (2) The geographical development pattern was lower Yellow River > upper Yellow River > middle Yellow River, and the coupling coordination status shifted from slight disorder to good coordination. (3) There is a close connection between sports tourism and variables including population density, financial prowess, and infrastructure growth. The employment population index has the smallest link with invention patent authorization. The macro-policy framework should therefore be strengthened in the future, the sports tourism infrastructure should be improved, and the Yellow River basin's unique sports tourism resources should be fully utilized in order to increase brand influence. In addition, new sports tourism products should be developed in response to market demand and consumer preferences, and enterprise innovation and research and development efforts should be increased in order to achieve high-quality development transformation.

Retracted: The Construction of Folk Sports Featured Towns Based on Intelligent Building Technology Based on the Internet of Things.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/4541533.].

Analysis of Folklore Sports Tourism Resources Development and Protection Strategies under the Management of Rural Revitalization Strategy in the Background of Big Data

Abstract Under the background of big data, how to better promote the development and protection of folklore sports tourism resources under the management of rural revitalization strategy is the important research direction of this paper. This paper is based on the data mining method of clustering analysis under big data technology, which is realized by constructing a clustering feature tree, i.e., a CF tree. Next, formal clustering under unguided data mining is introduced. Combined with the folk sports tourism market in Langxia town, the development of folk sports tourism in Langxia town under the management of rural revitalization strategy is analyzed to lay the foundation for further folk sports tourism resources development and protection strategies. The analysis results show that 45.8% of the tourists participating in rural folk sports tourism are male and 54.2% are female; in terms of age composition, tourists aged 18-59 account for 93.5% of the total; in terms of income level, the middle and high-end tourist population accounts for 32%; in terms of education, 65% of the tourists’ cultural level is undergraduate or specialist. Regarding the characteristics of tourists’ travel behavior, the mode of travel is mainly self-driving; the largest proportion of tourists choose to travel with their families, and the per capita consumption expenditure is below 200 yuan. Under the management of the rural revitalization strategy, the main target groups of folklore characteristic sports tourist attractions should be women, middle-aged and middle-aged people, with higher education levels, and higher incomes.

Razvitie narodnyh vidov sporta mestnymi universitetami v rajonah prozhivaniya malyh narodov Kitaya

Under the promotion of the national fitness campaign, based on the principle of excavating, inheriting and developing traditional folk sports activities, and according to the development trend of public education (PE) under the new situation, this article comprehensively analyzes the developing minority folk sports activities. The purpose is to promote the development of PE teaching reform in local universities, and effectively improve the social practical value of PE teaching.

Folk Sports and Physical Education: 'Beyond the Classroom' - An Exploration of the Relationship Between Folk Sports Participation and Physical Education in Rural Schools

Physical education and sports are important aspects of the school curriculum because they promote students' physical fitness, intellectual achievement, and general well-being. Nonetheless, the link between involvement in folk sports and these results is still being researched, particularly in rural school contexts. As a result, the purpose of this study is to look into the impact of folk sports participation on academic achievement, well-being, and physical fitness in rural school children, with an emphasis on the mediating function of student engagement and student motivation. The study surveyed 450 rural schoolchildren from three Chinese schools using a standardized questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed folk sports, academic success, well-being, fitness, student engagement, and motivation. Smartpls 4 was used to evaluate the gathered data. The study's findings show that involvement in folk sports has a strong beneficial link with academic achievement, well-being, and physical fitness among rural school pupils. The study also discovered that student interest and motivation serve as a buffer between participation in folk sports and these outcomes. Folk sports increase academic performance, well-being, and physical health by engaging and motivating students. The study's findings can help rural schoolchildren exercise, study, and stay healthy. The study found that introducing folk sports to physical education programs can improve these results, especially when kids are engaged and motivated. In rural schools, contextual and cultural factors should be considered when creating physical education programs, according to the study. These findings can inform rural school students' evidence-based treatments to improve physical activity, academic performance, and well-being.

The Changes of the Sports Gods in Ming Dynasty under the Frequent Social Changes

The article studies the sports of Ming Dynasty in China through the method of literature materials and expert interviews. Sports in the Ming Dynasty occurred and developed under a special historical background. The frequent social changes made the sports in the Ming Dynasty have great changes compared with the previous dynasties. The main features of the miracle are: political ups and downs, sports development is good and bad; social mobility is remarkable, sports break through the limitations of classes; ideological trends are active, and sports are polarized. The main manifestations of the deformation: believe in the folk customs of the Tang Dynasty, and folk sports have returned to the Han; the educational structure is stratified, and the school sports class is serious; internal and external wars are frequent, and martial arts have developed unprecedentedly.

Preserving and Exploiting Folk Sports of Cultural Heritage via (Extra) Curricular Planning in Chinese Higher Education: A Scoping Review

Preserving and Exploiting Folk Sports of Cultural Heritage via (Extra) Curricular Planning in Chinese Higher Education: A Scoping Review

Study on the Inheritance Crisis and Strategies of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Huaying Mountain Pole Sliding and Carrying the “Yaomei” in Folk Sports

Taking Huaying Mountain pole sliding and carrying the “Yaomei” as a case study, using research methods such as literature review, field investigation, expert interviews, and case studies, and combining the author’s upbringing in the Huaying Mountain area and immersion in local culture since childhood, this study approaches the national intangible cultural heritage of Huaying Mountain pole sliding and carrying the “Yaomei” from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage to analyze its inheritance crisis and strategies. The findings reveal issues such as the loss and generalization of inheritance content, a single mode of inheritance, the loss of inheritors, and other objective influencing factors. Inheritance strategies proposed include raising public awareness of intangible cultural heritage, strengthening the construction and improvement of cultural centers and museums, increasing government guidance and policy support for heritage investment, and paying more attention to inheritors and inheritance groups.

Concepts and Origins of Ethnic Sports, Folk Sports, and Traditional Sports

Concepts and Origins of Ethnic Sports, Folk Sports, and Traditional Sports

Research on the Strategy of Integrating Folk Sports Games into Kindergarten Physical Education

Research on the Strategy of Integrating Folk Sports Games into Kindergarten Physical Education