Cultivating Youth Interest in Badminton

Abstract

Conducting an investigation and analysis using literature review methods, the current state of interest cultivation among young badminton players was examined. The findings indicate a less optimistic situation regarding interest development among these young athletes: the initial interest motivation of young badminton players is significantly influenced by parents, with parental focus more on sporting achievements than the child’s happiness, neglecting the emotional well-being of children; coaches prioritize fundamental technical skills over interest cultivation, and the methods used to stimulate interest still exhibit traditional tendencies, overlooking the application of game-based and competitive approaches; there is a lack of practical implementation in interest cultivation; the majority of coaches create an unfavorable classroom atmosphere, easily overlooking students’ emotional experiences. Understanding the current development status and trends in interest cultivation for youth badminton, this study analyzed data on interest cultivation methods. It was found that the majority of badminton teaching tends to focus on scientific technical training and physical fitness for young players. While many coaches and parents express affirmation for interest cultivation methods, they are not widely applied in practice at present. Incorporating game-based teaching into badminton instruction has the potential to enhance students’ interest in badminton learning, especially for novice young players, facilitating the early establishment of a love for badminton.