Table 2.
Student participant profiles (n = 16).
| ID | Gender | Academic year | Major category | Role/experience | Key background (condensed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01 | Male | Freshman | Engineering | None | No prior Tai Chi experience; relied heavily on teacher guidance |
| S02 | Female | Freshman | Economics and Management | Class Arts and Sports Committee Member | Actively participated in peer practice activities |
| S03 | Male | Sophomore | Agricultural Sciences | Tai Chi Club Officer | Demonstrated relatively high movement confidence |
| S04 | Female | Sophomore | Medicine | None | Experienced difficulty memorizing movement sequences |
| S05 | Male | Sophomore | Information Technology | None | Sensitive to rhythm and peer encouragement |
| S06 | Female | Junior | Teacher Education | Student Union Officer | Used Tai Chi practice for stress regulation |
| S07 | Male | Junior | Engineering | None | Preferred collaborative and practice-oriented learning |
| S08 | Female | Freshman | Arts | Psychological Committee Member | Initially lacked confidence in bodily coordination |
| S09 | Male | Sophomore | Mechanical Engineering | Group Leader | Developed confidence through leading group practice |
| S10 | Female | Junior | Economics and Management | Intern | Participated in collective practice during internship period |
| S11 | Male | Freshman | Automotive Engineering | None | Viewed teacher as an important behavioral role model |
| S12 | Female | Junior | Information Technology | Peer Teaching Assistant | Strengthened confidence through assisting peers |
| S13 | Male | Sophomore | Medicine | None | Initially resistant but gradually adapted through peer companionship |
| S14 | Female | Freshman | Agriculture and Forestry | Dormitory Life Committee Member | Transitioned gradually from observer to participant |
| S15 | Male | Junior | Civil Engineering | Club Leader | Demonstrated strong engagement during group performances |
| S16 | Female | Sophomore | Arts | None | Highly responsive to teachers’ supportive feedback |