Research on the Cultivation of Core Physical Literacy of College Students through Ethnic Traditional Sports

Traditional ethnic sports, as an important part of the excellent culture of the Chinese nation, contain rich educational value. Integrating traditional ethnic sports events into physical education teaching in colleges and universities is of great significance for cultivating students’ core sports literacy. Based on the connotation of core sports literacy, this article analyzes the value and path of traditional ethnic sports in cultivating the core sports literacy of college students from three dimensions: national identity, humanistic spirit, and physical and mental health. The research suggests that schools should follow the principle of adapting measures to local conditions and highlighting characteristics, and take targeted measures in aspects such as curriculum design, faculty development, venues and equipment, and teaching methods. They should fully explore and utilize the educational resources of traditional ethnic sports, innovate the talent cultivation model, promote the all-round development of students, and inherit and carry forward the Chinese sports culture.