In the contemporary education system, the philosophy of sunshine sports has become a critical driving force for the comprehensive development of students. The advocacy of "health first" plays a particularly important role in higher education. Especially in the context of university sports courses, integrating the philosophy of sunshine sports into practice not only enhances students' physical fitness, but also promotes the development of their mental well-being and social adaptability. Taekwondo, as a comprehensive and intensive sport, is gradually being adopted in university sports education. It encompasses not only diverse physical skills, but also profound cultural significance, thus providing an ideal platform for the integration of the sunshine sports philosophy. However, there are currently a series of issues in the teaching of taekwondo in higher education institutions when applying the philosophy of sunshine sports in practice. These include narrow teaching content, traditional teaching methods, and a shortage of qualified instructors. These issues restrict the improvement of the quality of taekwondo teaching and the comprehensive implementation of the sunshine sports philosophy in higher education.