The Present State and Future Direction of Teaching Tai Chi in Colleges and Universities

Abstract

This study provides an in-depth discussion on the current situation and future development of Tai Chi teaching in colleges and universities. The literature review shows that the current problems include unclear teaching objectives, outdated teaching methods, weak faculty, and lack of student interest. Through the questionnaire survey and analyzed with the theory of educational epistemology, this study found that unclear communication of teaching objectives, lack of teachers' professional skills and students' insufficient knowledge of Tai Chi culture and its practicality were considered to be the main obstacles to the future development of Tai Chi. Therefore, this study makes recommendations to clarify teaching objectives, improve the quality of teaching content, enhance teachers' professional skills, and stimulate students' interest. To achieve these strategies, it is recommended that colleges and universities reconfigure their curriculum design to emphasize the practical value of Tai Chi in students' personal development. It is expected that through these comprehensive reforms, Tai Chi education will better facilitate students' experience of cultural values, enhance physical and mental health, and play a greater role in the modern higher education system.