The Influence Of Practicing Martial Arts On The Development Of Rural Students

10.62591/ajpa.2023.12.11

Abstract

Throughout history, physical education has witnessed both periods of prosperity and times of
decline. Dating back to the ancient world, it was held in high regard, as evidenced by wellknown maxims like "Beautiful and good" (Kalos, Kai, Agatos) and "Mens sana in corpore
sano", which encapsulate valuable ideals about the educational ideal. These maxims
suggestively reveal the intrinsic unity between physical and mental well-being, highlighting
their intricate interplay.
However, in the realm of physical education and sports for students, the development of psychomotor qualities has not always received the attention it deserves. Often, solutions have been
proposed without fully considering the educational objectives or precisely defining the role of
motor qualities in achieving these objectives and molding students' desired training outcomes.