The Effect of the Intowestel Model on Learning the Crescent Kick and Side Kick Skills in Taekwondo Juniors Aged 12–14 Years
摘要
The objective of the study was to determine the impact of the Entwistle education paradigm on acquisition and application of crescent and sidekick techniques in junior Taekwondo sport participants between the ages of 12 and 14. The traditional training, which relies on repetition with the minimum level of cognitive attention, is quite opposite to the Entwistle model, which is a structured and cognitively advanced method of skill development, especially in technical performance and strategy. A pre- and post-assessment experimental design was used to compare an experimental group who were trained according to the Entwistle model and a control group who were trained in accordance with conventional coaching. The test group demonstrated significantly better development in skill acquisition, accuracy and flexibility, which supports the idea that constructivist educational methods can promote long-term motor control and cognitive memory. The participatory training setting, combined with organized feedback and problem-solving chances, develops technical skills, decision-making abilities, and psychological strength among young sportsmen. However, additional studies are needed to identify how this model can be scaled to different martial arts fields and groups. Furthermore, virtual reality simulation, AI-based feedback systems can also be used to further improve the performance by providing instant and personalized coaching, thus making the contribution to a profound transformation in the training methodology that accounts for the use of cognitive learning strategies and is a significant innovation in sports training, which will eventually allow the creation of more engaging and evidence-based coaching approach.