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| Personal Name | Busto, Brixtonn John T. |
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| Resource Title | Punch, Kick, Repeat: exploring the impact of taekwondo as a stay-at-home leisure activity for Filipino children during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | This study explored how Taekwondo became a meaningful leisure activity for Filipino children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research focused on three key objectives: how Taekwondo training changed during the lockdowns, which practices helped maintain engagement, and how participation affected children’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Using a qualitative narrative-case study, the researcher gathered insights from 11 participants—three students aged 11 to 17 years old, their four parents, and four Taekwondo coaches—from dojangs in Quezon City. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic and content analysis techniques. The first set of findings revealed that Taekwondo training moved from physical gyms to virtual platforms, forcing children, parents, and coaches to adjust their routines. Students trained in small spaces at home, often using Zoom or Google Meet. The shift reduced face-to-face interaction but helped preserve a sense of activity and structure. Parents reported improvements in their children’s behavior and focus despite internet and space limitations. Coaches redesigned routines to suit home environments, focusing more on health and motivation than performance. The study identified the themes of Transformation, Adaptability, and Effect to explain these changes. Under the second objective, the study found that Taekwondo supported children's well-being across three areas. Physically, students stayed active when other activities were unavailable. Mentally, training gave them something to look forward to, helping them manage anxiety and boredom. Socially, the students stayed connected with peers and instructors through group chats and online class interactions. Parents and coaches noticed increased confidence, self-control, and discipline. These patterns were reflected in the themes of Physical Impact, Psychological Impact, and Social Impact. The third objective focused on what continued after the pand |
| Degree Course | Master of Science in Human Movement Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Taekwondo; COVID-19; Filipino children; leisure activity; well-being; narrative-case study; pandemic adaptation; martial arts education |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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