Development of Muay Thai Learning Management Model in the 21st Century to Promote Creative Learning

Abstract

This research and development aimed to (1) study on factors promoting physical activity through Muay Thai in educational institutions for health and well-being promotion, (2) investigation into the components of Muay Thai learning management in the 21st century for equitable education, (3) development of a 21st-century Muay Thai learning management model to promote creative learning, and (4) evaluation of the 21st-century Muay Thai learning management model for promoting creative learning. The study involved 1,458 participants across four groups: 1,400 key informants (randomly sampled) knowledgeable in Muay Thai or martial arts, 16 experts (purposive sampling) in these fields, 12 evaluators (purposive sampling) assessing model accuracy and appropriateness, and 30 evaluators (purposive sampling) assessing model feasibility and benefits. Data were collected via questionnaires, interviews, and evaluation forms. Qualitative data underwent content analysis, while quantitative data were analyzed for means and standard deviations. The findings will be presented descriptively. The results indicate that 1) The study on factors promoting physical activity through Muay Thai in educational institutions for health and well-being promotion revealed three key factors: Muay Thai within educational institutions, Muay Thai's contribution to health promotion, and Muay Thai's contribution to well-being. 2) The investigation into the components of Muay Thai learning management in the 21st century for equitable education identified nine components, collectively represented by the acronym "ITPC-EIPCE." 3) The development of a 21st-century Muay Thai learning management model to promote creative learning resulted in the model named "MUAY-CREATIVE." This developed model achieved an accuracy evaluation at a "Highest " level and an appropriateness evaluation at a "High" level. 4) The evaluation of the 21st-century Muay Thai learning management model for promoting creative learning indicated that the model demonstrated feasibility at a “High” level and beneficial outcome at a "Highest " level.