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.
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