Dear Madam/Sir:
Hello! This survey aims to understand the experiences, practical needs, course preferences, and views on community inheritance of adults participating in Tai Chi in different countries and regions. The results will be used by the Tai Chi Professional Committee of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association for the project “ Research on the Practical Mechanism of Global Tai Chi Community Living Heritage ” under the UNESCO Convention, and, with your corresponding authorization, will be used to compile a community needs consultation report. The questionnaire is expected to take about 5–8 minutes. The questionnaire does not collect names, telephone numbers, or precise location information; research results will be presented only in aggregated or de-identified form.
Tai Chi Professional Committee Research Group, Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association
I. Willingness to Participate in the Survey S1 Are you at least 18 years old?
Yes No (end questionnaire)
S2 Have you read the above explanation and do you voluntarily participate in this survey?
Yes, continue No (end questionnaire)
S3 Do you agree to the use of de-identified data for the following outputs? (You may choose separately) Community needs consultation report I only agree to use in academic papers
II Basic information A1 In which country or region do you currently reside?
Mainland China (please specify province/city) ________ Hong Kong, China Taiwan, China (please specify city) ________ Other country or region (please specify) ________
A2 How long have you lived in your current country or region?
Less than 1 year 1–3 years 4–10 years 11 years or more I have lived here since birth
A3 What language version of the questionnaire are you using this time?
Chinese English
A4 What is your gender?
Male Female Other/self-description: ________ Prefer not to answer
A5 What is your age?
18–24 25–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65 and above
A6 What is your highest level of education?
Junior high school or below High school/vocational school Junior college Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate Other/not applicable
A7 What is your current main occupational status? Student Employed Self-employed/freelancer Retired Currently unemployed Other ________
A8 What is your relationship to Chinese culture or Tai Chi culture? (Multiple choices allowed)
Chinese/ethnic Chinese cultural background Have studied Chinese or Chinese culture courses Came into contact with Chinese culture mainly through Tai Chi/martial arts None of the above Prefer not to answer Other
A9 What sports or exercises do you regularly participate in? (Multiple choices allowed)
Tai Chi–type Walking/running Fitness/strength training Yoga/Pilate Ball sports Swimming/cycling Traditional health-preserving exercise Basically no exercise Other: ________
III. Tai Chi Participation Experience Skip instructions: Those who choose “Currently practicing”answer B2–B6; those who choose “Previously practiced but currently stopped” answer B2–B4 and B7–B8; those who have never practiced go directly to Part IV. B1 Which of the following best describes your current situation?
Currently practicing Previously practiced but currently stopped Never practiced but interested Never practiced and currently not interested
B2 How long have you practiced Tai Chi in total?
Less than 3 months 3–11 months 1–2 years 3–5 years 6–10 years 11 years or more
B3 What Tai Chi content have you been exposed to? (Multiple choices allowed)
Chen style Yang style Wu style (Hao) Wu style Sun style He style Wang Qihe style Li style Other schools — Simplified/health Tai Chi Competition routines Push hands/weapons Standing postures/breathing training Not clear about the school
B4 Through what means did you mainly learn Tai Chi? (Multiple choices allowed)
Systematic teaching by a professional teacher Group practice in the community/park School/workplace course Taught by family or friends Self-study through videos/apps Online live courses Other ________
B5 In the past four weeks, on average how many times per week did you practice Tai Chi?
Less than once Once 2–3 times 4–5 times 6 times or more
B6 In the past four weeks, how long did each Tai Chi session usually last?
Less than 30 minutes 30–59 minutes 60–89 minutes 90 minutes or more
B7 Before you stopped practicing, how many times per week did you usually practice?
Less than once Once 2–3 times 4–5 time 6 times or more
B8 What were the main reasons you stopped practicing? (Choose up to 3)
Inconvenient scheduling Lack of suitable teachers Lack of venue or community organization Cost reasons Physical discomfort or fear of injury Lack of obvious progress Decreased interest Relocation/life changes Lack of companions Other: ________
IV. Tai Chi Needs Scale
Whether or not you have practiced Tai Chi, please rate the importance of the following items to you. “Course” here includes offline, online, or community-organized Tai Chi learning activities. Dimension 1: Physical and Mental Health Needs
C1 Improve overall physical condition
C2Help relax body and mind and relieve daily stress
C3Improve balance, flexibility, and physical coordination
C4Improve sleep and energy levels
C5Obtain safe practice guidance suitable for one's own physical condition
Dimension 2: Skill Learning Needs
C6Systematically learn basic skills, movements, and practice methods
C7 Obtain timely and specific movement correction
C8Understand the goals and progression paths of different practice stages
C9Learn the skill principles behind Tai Chi movements
C10Obtain tiered or individualized guidance according to one’s own foundation
Dimension 3: Cultural Understanding and Identity Needs
C11 Understand the historical development and cultural background of Tai Chi
C12Understand the specific meanings of Tai Chi–related concepts in practice
C13 Be exposed to the inheritance experience of different schools or communities
C14Enhance understanding of Chinese culture through Tai Chi
C15Understand the protection and inheritance of Tai Chi as intangible cultural heritage
Dimension 4: Social Interaction and Community Belonging Needs
C16Exchange experience with other practitioners
C17 Participate in stable and friendly group practice activities
C18 Obtain companion support in the community for sustained practice
C19 Participate in cross-regional or cross-cultural Tai Chi exchange activities
C20Have the opportunity to contribute to community activities or Tai Chi inheritance
Dimension 5: Teaching Services and Digital Support Needs
C21Obtain guidance from professional, patient teachers who can explain clearly
C22 Clear and transparent information on course arrangements, learning progress, and fees
C23Be able to choose offline, online, or blended learning modes
C24Courses can explain relevant health evidence in an easily understandable way
C25Use videos, apps, or AI tools to assist practice
E1 What learning formats do you prefer? (Multiple choices allowed)
Small offline class□ Community/park group practice One-on-one teaching Online live streaming Recorded videos/apps Online learning + offline correction Short-term experience camp/workshop
E2 What course content are you most interested in? (Multiple choices allowed)
Basic skills/standing postures/breathing Introduction to simplified routines Traditional routines Competition routines Push hands/application understanding Culture and history Special topics on health promotion Teacher or inheritor training Other: ________
E3 What single-session course length can you accept?
Within 30 minutes 31–45 minutes 46–60 minutes 61–90 minutes More than 90 minutes
E4 What weekly class frequency can you accept?
Less than once Once 2–3 times 4 times or more
E5 What class time slots do you prefer? (Multiple choices allowed)
Weekday early morning Weekday morning Weekday afternoon Weekday evening/night Weekends or holidays Flexible/no obvious preference
E6 Compared with ordinary group fitness courses in your region, what price can you accept for a Tai Chi group course?
Only free Clearly lower Roughly equivalent Slightly higher Depends on teacher and course quality Unsure RMB 50 or less/session RMB 50–100/session RMB 101–200/session RMB 201–300/session RMB 401–400/session RMB 401–500/session Other: ________ RMB/session
E7 When registering for a paid course, what factors do you value most? (Choose up to 4)
Teacher qualifications and teaching ability Systematic course content Safety assurance Class size Convenient location and time Transparent pricing Trial/refund mechanism Companion atmosphere Learning effect feedback Other: ________
VII.Community Inheritance and Digital Dissemination F1 Did you previously know that Tai Chi has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
Clearly knew Heard of it but do not understand Did not know
F2 Is there a stable Tai Chi community organization or fixed practice site in your region?
Yes, I have participated Yes, but I have not participated No Not clear
F3 What support do you think local Tai Chi communities most need? (Multiple choices allowed)
Teacher training and continuing education Stable venue Funding support Organizational management capacity Tiered courses and teaching materials Cross-community exchange Activities for young people Cultural documentation and archives Digital resources Public policy support Other: ________
F4 What digital methods would you be willing to use to assist learning or participate in community activities? (Multiple choices allowed)
Online live streaming Recorded courses Motion recognition/AI feedback Digital cultural resource library Short videos/social media Online communities Wearable devices None of the above
F5 If a free trial class guided by a qualified teacher were offered locally, how likely would you be to attend?
Very unlikely Somewhat unlikely Unsure Somewhat likely Very likely
VIII. Open Suggestions G1 What is the one thing you value most about Tai Chi courses or community activities?
G2 Based on the actual situation in your country or region, what most needs improvement in Tai Chi promotion and community inheritance?
G3 What other suggestions do you have or experiences would you like to add?