A Practical Study on the Integration of English Vocabulary Acquisition and Physical Education Curriculum on the Motivation of Second Language Learners

The purpose of this study is to analyze the practical study of English vocabulary acquisition and physical education curriculum on the learning motivation of second language children, with a special focus on the motivation of vocabulary acquisition learners. By combining physical education and English, the applicability of this approach in Chinese primary school environments is investigated. A 15-week intervention was conducted on children aged 6 - 7, with samples from schools in Beijing, China. Compare and analyze the experimental results of pre-test and post test on participants separately (n = 73). Conclusion: Classroom-based physical activities have a positive impact on vocabulary learning and motivation among children aged 6 - 7 in China. English vocabulary acquisition and physical education courses can become effective resources to promote the learning motivation of second language children.