Intergenerational Taekwondo Program: A Narrative Review and Practical Intervention Proposal

Yongseop Kim, Junhyoung Kim, Jung-Min Lee, Dong-Chul Seo and Hyun Chul Jung
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Yongseop Kim: Department of Health & Wellness Design, School of Public Health, Indiana University, 1025 E 7th Street #111, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Junhyoung Kim: Department of Health & Wellness Design, School of Public Health, Indiana University, 1025 E 7th Street #111, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Jung-Min Lee: Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University-Global Campus, 1732 Deokyoungdaero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17014, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Dong-Chul Seo: Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University, 1025 E 7th Street #111, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Hyun Chul Jung: Sports Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University-Global Campus, 1732 Deokyoungdaero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17014, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 9, 1-17

Abstract: Taekwondo is a modernized martial art that includes various combinations of hand and kicking techniques and core values of Taekwondo philosophy such as courtesy, mutual respect, and self-control. Physical inactivity is highly prevalent among older adults and is a major contributor to health-related problems. Intergenerational physical activity programs are used as an effective tool to make a positive connection between generations and provide additional health benefits for both generations. This review study aimed to examine the theories of intergenerational physical activity programs and propose the Intergenerational Taekwondo Program (ITP). Various theories such as the transtheoretical model, contact theory, social capital theory, situated learning theory, human development theory, personality theory, and whole-person wellness model have been adopted in intergenerational physical activity programs. Our review suggests that to develop the Intergenerational Taekwondo Program, instructors should (1) establishing common goals, (2) understand differences in physical and mental abilities, and (3) offer incentives to encourage participants in physical activity programs. The proposed ITP program has the potential to not just provide unique inherent values and improving physical functions, but also to form generational connections.

Keywords: intergenerational program; physical activity; taekwondo; social relation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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