TITLE:
A Case Study of Soccer Education in China’s Leibo County
AUTHORS:
Kunyu Song
KEYWORDS:
Leibo County, Campus Soccer, Current Development Research
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.12,
December
28,
2023
ABSTRACT: As a team sport, soccer significantly enhances the
overall qualities of students. Presently, China is earnestly striving to reform
physical education (PE) and foster the growth of Chinese football. Leibo
County, a remote and mountainous region in China with limited educational
resources, has actively embraced these national policies. Nonetheless, factors
such as the natural environment, historical context, and economic development
have posed constraints on its progress in implementing these reforms.
Therefore, in this study, the author adopted the literature review methods,
questionnaire survey and field survey to investigate some of the junior and
senior high schools in Leibo County. The study reveals that schools encounter
challenges due to incomplete rules and regulations, a shortage of teachers and
facilities, an imperfect admission system, infrastructure and underdeveloped
curricula. This research offers data-driven support and guidance for the
advancement of local physical education, along with practical strategies for
enhancement. In conclusion, the researcher has examined these issues and put
forth recommendations based on the findings. As a result, strengthening the
integration of sports and education, increasing financial support,
strengthening efforts on publicity, smoothing channels of targeted support for
sports and organizing soccer competitions and encouraging students to participate will help promote football
education in Leibo County.