Guidelines for Promoting Wushu Learning in Primary School in Xi’an City

Tao Li; Pattarapon  Maharkan; Prakit  Hongsaenyatham

doi:10.60027/iarj.2026.e292489

Authors

Tao Li Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6459-7326
Pattarapon Maharkan Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5761-7036
Prakit Hongsaenyatham Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2196-0258

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2026.e292489

Keywords:

Guidelines for Promoting Wushu Learning, Primary School

Abstract

Background and Aim: Conduct a comprehensive survey of the current status of the “Wushu into Campus” program in Xi'an's primary schools and accurately identify the core issues that constrain its development. This research objective was to develop guidelines to promote Wushu learning in primary schools in Xi’an City.

Materials and Methods: This research is qualitative and quantitative research using mixed methods research methodology. To survey the problem and obstruction of wushu learning in primary schools in Xi'an city, the researcher will use 60 questionnaires for 60 wushu teachers in primary schools. The content validity was verified by three experts with an IOC = 0.93. Interview 9 experts to find ways to construct the draft of guidelines for promoting wushu learning in primary school in Xi'an city, and use the focus group method with 7 experts to confirm the guidelines. Use computer analysis software to collect and organize the data obtained from the questionnaire. (x̄, SD.) and use content analysis for the interview method and the focus group method.

Results: (1) The overall opinions of samples regarding the problem and obstruction of wushu learning in primary school in Xi'an city on the man element were high (x̅ = 3.85). (2) The guidelines were created by combining the SIPOC model and 4M management theory, and there was a total of 84 guidelines for promoting wushu learning in primary school in Xi'an city. Including 21 guidelines of man element, 21 guidelines of money element, 20 guidelines of material element, and 22 guidelines of management element.

Conclusion: The experts agree that the guidelines to promote Wushu learning in primary school in Xi’an City are highly feasible and an approach could be applied and beneficial to promote Wushu learning in primary school in Xi'an City.

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