A Blend of Culture, Music and Physical Endurance: A Narrative Review of the 24 Seasons Drums in Promoting Physical Literacy
Authors : Vincent Tee* & Garry Kuan**
*School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
**School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
**Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University, London UB8 3 PH, UK
*Correspondence Author
Garry Kuan
Associate Professor
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
Email address:garry@usm.my
Article Received: 07.07.2021
Article Accepted: 25.07.2021
Article E-Published: 24.09.2021
Abstract
Physical literacy can be defined as having an individual’s mind and body in a state of harmony. Previous studies introduced circus arts and actor training as a way to encourage physical literacy. The present paper aimed to introduce new ways and possibilities in endorsing the promotion of physical literacy, through the extensive use of 24 Season Drums. The study would further explore how 24 Season Drums, a musical performance originated from Malaysia, can enhance one’s physical embodiment development. The manuscript also covers the method of training carried out in Universities Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian (Health Campus). The literature search was performed using databases from PubMed and Google Scholar search engine using specific keywords, ranging from January 2000 to June 2021. We hope that this paper could pave ways for more future studies on the effects of 24 Season Drums training in terms of an individual’s physical and musical literacy.
Key Words:physical literacy, exercise physical activity,drumming
