Forging Resilience and Fostering Connection: An Empowerment Study on University Sanshou Courses and Their Impact on Students' Psychological Resilience and Social Skills

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515518

Author(s)

Jinxin Chang*

Affiliation(s)

School of Physical Education, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study investigates how university Sanshou courses can transcend their traditional physical skill instruction to empower students' psychological resilience and social skills. Theoretical analysis reveals that Sanshou's challenging and normative practice environment naturally fosters these competencies, yet current course implementation remains limited by narrow objectives, outdated pedagogy, and a unidimensional evaluation system. We propose a tripartite optimization strategy involving: objective redesign for whole-person development, immersive teaching incorporating collaborative and reflective elements, and multidimensional process-oriented assessment. the "Harmonizing Strength and Cultivation" reform approach presented can effectively unlock Sanshou's holistic educational value, providing valuable insights for broader physical education curriculum innovation.

Keywords

University Sanshou; Psychological Resilience; Social Skills; Physical Education Curriculum; Empowerment Mechanism

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