The Relationship between Functional Motor Competence and Students' Interest in Learning Wushu Short Weapons Courses in Higher Learning Institutions in China: Coach Support as a Mediator

Abstract

This research analyzes the complex relationship between functional motor skill and student engagement in Wushu short weapons courses in Chinese higher education institutions, emphasizing the mediating influence of coach assistance. This study, based on the theoretical frameworks of embodied cognition and self-determination theory, examines the influence of motor proficiency on intrinsic motivation, cognitive persistence, and prolonged interest in martial arts instruction. The interdependent link between physical ability and educational support is examined via a detailed investigation of coaching assistance, which serves as both a catalyst and a medium for enhancing students' emotional and intellectual engagement. This research utilizes a rigorous methodological framework to provide significant insights into the educational dynamics that support conventional martial arts instruction amidst changing educational paradigms. The results enhance the discussion on motor skill development, motivation theory, and the educational requirements essential for fostering sustained involvement in Wushu training.