A Corpus Study on the Co-occurrence Word of Physical Education and Dance

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the the linguistic characteristics and discourse structures of the domains of physical education and dance. This study aims to explore how these two fields are conceptually distinguished yet potentially interconnected. Methods By using Trend 21 corpus, which contains 20 years of articles from four major Korean newspapers, the research examines trends in public interest and patterns of co-occurring keywords related to physical education and dance. Results The analysis reveals that while both fields share some common keywords such as culture, art, fine arts, and music, their top-ranking co-occurring words differ significantly. Physical education is closely associated with terms like competition, life, facility, minister, education, school, athlete, and National Assembly, reflecting its institutionalization and strong ties to public policy and infrastructure. In contrast, dance is primarily linked to keywords such as performance, modern, theater, traditional, work, genre, creation, literature, festival, and court, emphasizing its focus on artistic creation and cultural value. Conclusions As implications, this study re-examines the diverse values and meanings of physical activity through linguistic discourse analysis and suggests that integrating physical education and dance could expand educational and social paradigms.