A Research on the Health Promoting Effect of Taijiquan

Zhao Fatian; Li Lei; Zhang Le

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A Research on the Health Promoting Effect of Taijiquan

Zhao Fatian, Li Lei, Zhang Le

Published in American Journal of Sports Science (Volume 7, Issue 4)

Received: 20 September 2019 Accepted: 31 October 2019 Published: 6 November 2019

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Abstract

Health is an issue that every person should pay attention to. Chinese President Xi Jinping also emphasized in his speech that, staying health is a must in terms of becoming an all-round person, it is regarded as the foundation for economic and social development. Besides, it is also a crucial symbol for national and state prosperity, as well as a common pursuit of the masses. Through literature review and expert interview, this paper gives an in-depth explanation on the cultural connotation behind “practicing both inside and outside of the body, movement based on one’s own mind” in Taijiquan (Taijiquan, a kind of traditional Chinese slow movement). Besides, this paper also studies on Taijiquan’s movement which featured in slow and smooth, light and flexible, harmony and balance between dynamic and static, and its promoting effect on health. It is concluded that Taijiquan is effective in terms of supporting the general wellbeing of nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, immune system, digestive system and sports system. The effect is especially significant for forming healthy positive emotions, cultivating healthy personality and improving the ability of social adaptation.

Published in	American Journal of Sports Science (Volume 7, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajss.20190704.15
Page(s)	159-163
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Health, Taijiquan, Health Promotion, Effect

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Zhao Fatian

PE Institute, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
Li Lei

PE Institute, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China
Zhang Le

PE Group, Shandong University Affiliated Primary School, Jinan, China

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