Physical Education Course Research Articles

Evaluating Physical Education Courses in Civil Defense and Firefighting Associate Degree Programs in Turkey: Findings and Recommendations

This study aims to evaluate the physical education/sports education courses, content and practices in the curricula of Civil Defense and Firefighting associate degree programs in Turkey. Within the scope of the study, the Bologna course packages of 42 associate degree programs between 2022-2023 were examined in detail using document analysis method. According to the findings, it was determined that 14.3% (6 programs) did not include physical education courses, and 40.5% (17 programs) did not have course content for occupational physical fitness. In addition, 52.3% of the lecturers teaching the course did not have a degree in physical education and sports. The findings reveal important problems considering the requirement of high physical fitness in firefighting profession. The research emphasizes that the deficiencies in the physical education course content should be updated to meet the requirements of the firefighting profession and should be made compulsory. In this context, it is recommended to adopt a special curriculum under the name of "Occupational Physical Fitness" course and it is emphasized that this course should include the objectives of achieving high physical capacity and fitness by focusing on the basic skills of the firefighting profession. The results of the study clearly indicate that civil Defense and firefighting programs should focus on physical fitness-based education to train qualified personnel. Consideration of these recommendations may contribute to the creation of a strong and appropriate educational infrastructure in the firefighting profession.

The Alignment between The Official Physical Education Curriculum and The Taught Curriculum

Although the written physical education curriculum is the same throughout the country, the implementation phase in schools differs from each other. Hence the purpose of this study is to examine the implementation process of the 5th-grades physical education and sports curriculum (updated in 2018) in different school contexts. Case study pattern was used. The participants of the study are two physical education teachers in Eskisehir. The data collection process consisting of observations, interviews, and field notes was completed in the fall semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. As a result of the analysis, the implementation process of the curriculum sub-theme which is related to the main theme of "taught curriculum", were reached. In conclusion, it can be said that the implementation process in schools is mostly teacher-centered, including the teaching of sports techniques and evaluating the psychomotor domain. The game-based and student-centered structure of the updated program could not be implemented by the teachers in the study. Also, it can be stated that the sufficiency of physical education course materials and the suitability of the areas used in physical education lessons are important factors in the implementation process of the curriculum.

Study on the Co-Development Path between the Ideological and Political Thinking of Physical Education Curriculum and the Consciousness of the Chinese Nation Community in the Frontier Minority Areas

Cast firmly the Chinese nation community consciousness, is to safeguard the fundamental interests of the ethnic groups is the inevitable requirement of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the inevitable requirement of consolidating and developing equality unity mutual assistance harmonious socialist ethnic relations is the inevitable requirement of the party's ethnic work to open up new prospects. Yunnan is located in the southwest border of the motherland, is one of the most ethnic minority species and multi-ethnic cultural resources in the region. Yunnan border universities must integrate ideological and political education teaching resources, guide students to cast firmly the Chinese nation community consciousness, cultivate national feelings, enhance national confidence and pride, promote social common development. Based on this, this article will start from the perspective of ideological and political education in physical education courses, explore the mechanism of ideological and political education in physical education courses to cast firmly the Chinese nation community consciousness, discuss the strengthening of education on the national college students in Yunnan to cast firmly the national community consciousness, guide the youth of all ethnic groups to forge ahead, maintain national unity, build a beautiful home, which has practical significance for the high-quality, leapfrog development of Yunnan, and explore its practical path.

First results using a Home-Kit designed in the COSID-20 project: teaching physics laboratory at a distance

We designed and tested a personalized home-kit that was distributed to students in a Physics Education course during the pandemic as part of the COSID-20 project. A goal of the design of the kit was to be inexpensive enough to be attractive to schools and universities: a collaboration with a local start-up has proven very valuable in this sense. In this work we will present our kit, discussing how to be able to perform many different experiments with low-cost, easy to find materials and tools.

Enhancing University Physical Education Through Data-Driven Reform of Sports Club Systems

With China’s educational reform, college physical education teaching mode has also made some innovations. Sports club is a new modern education model developed on the basis of traditional physical education courses. It provides students with more choices and is convenient for autonomous learning, thus forming a student-centered engineering education model. With the background of sports reform, this paper investigates and analyzes the reform of sports club system in universities, puts forward specific implementation means to stimulate the development process of sports reform in universities in China, puts forward data analysis schemes, and analyzes and guides the reform of sports club system. The specific research results show that our reform plan has been recognized by 92% of students and 94% of teachers.

FORMATION OF THE MOTIVATIONAL COMPONENT OF VALUE ORIENTATIONS IN CHILDREN 6-7 YEARS OLD DURING MINI-BASKETBALL CLASSES

In the case of the first year of mini-basketball lessons for children, the emphasis is not on the nature and specificity of training actions using physical qualities, as is the case in the practice of professional physical training, but on other approaches. The purpose of the study is to actualize the need and reveal the essence of such an aspect of physical education as a motivational component of value orientations. The methods of theoretical research, study and generalization of data from literary sources, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, empirical research are used. An innovative approach to strengthening the motivational component of the educational discipline of value orientations in mini-basketball classes has gained scientific and practical application in a number of countries. Mini-basketball is a high level of dynamic physical education and sport. The main feature of education is the inclusion of the child in motor activity. In sports facilities, this is a pedagogical process that should "close" a child's long-term withdrawal from physical education. The results of the formation of the value-based thinking of the projective type necessary for the child are foreseen. In the course of such conscious physical education, which is not the same as physical activity, the values and goals of using physical education in various game situations are formed, which are constantly changing. These are also the abilities necessary to create a motivational image of "myself in the future", design and implement systems of own mini-basketball lessons. Systematic physical education of children should contribute to the formation of a motivated personality. Playing mini-basketball stands out as an independent direction, which is determined by the characteristics of the child's personality: the complexity of organizing reflection, communication, understanding, self-determination and goal setting. The results of the research can be useful and applied in practice by physical culture and sports specialists.

Interdisciplinary Case-Based Teaching Promoting the Integration of Physical Education and Health Curriculum in China

Against the backdrop of quality education, integrating physical education and health courses in China has been regarded as essential to fostering students' comprehensive development. This study explores leveraging interdisciplinary case-based teaching to promote the in-depth integration and fusion of physical education and health courses in China. The research systematically reviews the theoretical foundations of integrating physical education and health courses, interdisciplinary teaching, and case-based teaching methods in China. The study summarizes the comprehensive cases for conducting interdisciplinary case-based teaching while also pointing out the challenges in the implementation process, such as teachers' professional development lag, deficiencies in the evaluation system, and the scarcity of high-quality case resources. Finally, the study proposes strategies and recommendations in management, teacher development, and evaluation for promoting integrating physical education and health courses through interdisciplinary case-based teaching. This research provides a new practical path for optimizing physical education and health courses in China. It offers valuable insights for the integration of other disciplines, possessing both theoretical value and practical significance.

Effects of exergames on student physical education learning in the context of the artificial intelligence era: a meta-analysis

Whether the application of exergames in physical education (PE) courses can significantly improve student performance in PE learning is still controversial. This review explores the promoting effect of exergames on student PE learning and the conditions in which the effect of exergames can be maximized. Based on the PICOS method, two researchers independently searched the ProQuest database, EBSCO database, Web of Science (WoS) database, PubMed database, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, Wanfang database, and VIP database, evaluated the literature quality using the Cochrane system evaluation manual, and performed a meta-analysis of the included literature. A total of 16 randomized controlled trials involving 2962 subjects were included in this study. The meta-analysis showed that exergames effectively improved student performance in PE learning (SMD = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.27–0.63, P < 0.00001). Subgroup analysis indicated that better results could be achieved when exergames were introduced in small kindergarten classes and continued for 1–2 months.

The Impact of Sports Games on the Psychological Health of Middle School Students

This study conducted a 16-week comparative experiment with 160 students from Jinan No. 5 Middle School in Shandong Province as the experimental subjects. During the implementation of the experiment, the subjects were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group was subjected to physical exercise interventions using sports game teaching methods during physical education class, while the control group followed traditional physical education teaching methods. The results showed that the psychological health status of the students in the experimental group was significantly better than that of the control group after the experiment. The application of sports games helps to improve the psychological health of middle school students in the course of physical education, promoting a positive and forward direction in student psychology and is an effective means to enhance the psychological health level of middle school students.

Sportsmanship Behaviors in Early Adolescence and Gender and Family Attitudes

Introduction and Aim: Sportsmanship is a concept defined as the awareness of having the values required by sports and the golden key of sportive activities. In addition to changes in early adolescence, family attitude and gender are thought to be among the concepts affecting sportsmanship. This study aimed to examine sportsmanship behaviors and family attitude and gender characteristics. Materials and Methods: The study group consisted of a total of 300 students with a mean age of 12.48±.79, randomly selected from second-level primary schools in Isparta province. In the research conducted with a survey design, the "Physical Education Course Sportsmanship Behavior Scale (PECSBS)" developed by Koç (15) and the personal information form were used as data collection tools. In the data analysis, frequency, percentage, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation were used as descriptive statistical methods for personal information. Since the data were normally distributed, the t-test was used for paired groups, and the ANOVA test was used for multiple comparisons. Findings: According to the findings, the students’ sportsmanship behaviors were at a high level. According to gender, a statistically significant difference was found in favor of female students in the sub-dimensions of displaying appropriate behavior and avoiding inappropriate behavior and in the overall scale. According to the family attitudes of the students, there was no statistically significant difference in the sub-dimension of displaying appropriate behavior. However, in the sub-dimension of avoiding inappropriate behavior and in the overall scale, the scores of the students with democratic family attitudes were found to be higher than the scores of the children of families with liberal attitudes. Conclusion: When the sportsmanship behavior scores of second-level primary school students were examined, it was seen that female students scored higher than male students. It is thought that changing family attitudes will improve the sportsmanship behaviors of society.

Based on the CIPP Theory Perspective: The Application of Information Technology Integration in Physical Education Course Evaluation - A Case Study of Software Engineering Institute of Guangzhou

CIPP, as a decision-oriented new model of curriculum evaluation, is suitable for the evaluation needs of information-based physical education courses. The evaluation of teaching in information-based physical education courses based on the CIPP model is divided into four categories: context evaluation, input evaluation, process evaluation, and product evaluation. This study explores the evaluation system of information-based physical education courses to fully leverage the guiding function of course evaluation, aiming to better optimize the construction of information-based physical education courses and improve the quality of teaching in these courses.

Higher Learning as a Conduit to Healthy Living: A Review of Physical Activity and Health Education Courses Offered and Required at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

ABSTRACT Most college students do not engage in adequate physical activity. Physical education requirements (PERs) are often viewed as a potential solution to physical inactivity within this population as these courses provide opportunities for students to be physically active and/or become educated about healthy lifestyles. The potential benefits of these courses are particularly salient for Black college students who face many health disparities. The purpose of this study was to examine the health education and physical activity course offerings and requirements at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). We examined the online course catalogs of all four-year accredited HBCUs in the United States (N = 86) to determine if they 1) offered and/or 2) required their students to take any health education or physical activity courses. Overall, 81 of the four-year HBCUs in this study (94%) at least offered their students a physical activity or health education course, although only 42 schools (48.8%) required either course for graduation. The remaining 44 institutions (51.1%) did not require their students to take a health education or physical activity course for graduation. PERs appear to be more prevalent at HBCUs compared to non-HBCUs; however, there has been a reduction in PERs across all institutions alike over the past few decades. Future studies should explore whether higher PERs at HBCUs are associated with Black students’ actual physical activity behaviors. HBCUs are presented with a unique opportunity to support the health behaviors and knowledge of Black college students.

Innovative Application of Teaching Methods in Higher Vocational Physical Education

With the continuous development of society, the education of Higher Vocational Colleges in China has been greatly reformed. Students in higher vocational colleges have greater learning pressure, which will have a great impact on students' learning. Therefore, in order to improve students' mental health, we also need to improve physical education curriculum in the development of higher vocational colleges to enrich students and to improve the mental health of students. The physical education teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges undertakes the students of preliminary education and sports theoretical knowledge, so the teaching structure has certain complexity. Under the premise of this complexity, there is no reasonable teaching system and method, which will lead to the physical education teaching in Higher Vocational Colleges unable to play a real role, making the existence of physical education courses in vain. In order to effectively improve this situation, it is necessary to We should innovate the teaching methods of physical education in Higher Vocational Colleges in a reasonable way. This article mainly analyzes and studies the innovative application of teaching methods in higher vocational physical education colleges.

Music, Arts, `Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) Learning Objectives’ Level of Attainment and Utilization of Learning Resources

The study determined the attainment of the learning objectives and utilization of resources for the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) course as assessed by the College of Teacher Education students in a university in Cebu City, Philippines. This study employed the descriptive-correlational method of research using a research-made questionnaire, which was subjected to content validation and pilot testing. All 3rd-year and 4th-year MAPEH majors of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majors during the survey were the respondents of this study. There were 32 third-year BSED - MAPEH students and 21 fourth-year BSED - MAPEH students at the time of the study. The study's findings highlight the need for continuous improvement in MAPEH's teaching and learning experiences. Specifically, the need for progress through various stages for effective behavior change, the importance of providing adequate resources and support to enhance students' competence and motivation, and the significance of appropriate learning resources would support students' mastery of MAPEH course objectives and enhance their motivation and performance.

A Development of the Teaching Plan on Flower Ball Cheerleading in Physical Education Course to Improve Physical Fitness and Mental Health for Primary School Students

Background and aim: Cheerleading is an important project in the physical education teaching process of primary schools. Introducing cheerleading into primary school physical education can not only guide students to improve their physical functions but also effectively enrich their spiritual world. It plays an important role in the healthy development of student's physical and mental health. This article analyzes and studies this. Playing its role in improving the physical and mental health of primary school students is the significance of this article. Formulate the "Teaching Plan for Ball Cheerleading in Physical Education Classes" to improve the physical and mental health of primary school students. This is the purpose of this study. Materials and Methods: (1) Experimental sample： Among the 300 students in six classes of the fifth grade of a primary school in Rizhao City, students with the same level of physical fitness and no obvious difference in appearance were selected from low to high scores based on the physical fitness test scores. According to their personal wishes, 15 boys and 15 girls were finally selected as experimental samples. (2) Research instrument：①《National student physical health standard》Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.②《Mental Health Rate Scale for Pupil; MHRSP》③Teaching the IOC value is 0.8 and is approved by 5 experts. （3) Statistics: Independent samples t-test, standard deviation. Results: Through the experimental results, it is concluded that the most significant effects of ball cheerleading on the physical fitness of primary school students are one-minute sit-ups, one-minute rope skipping, a 50-meter run, and seated forward bends. The teaching and training process of ball cheerleading has a positive role in promoting students' emotional disorders, social adaptation disorders, behavioral disorders, etc. Flower ball cheerleading has a profound impact on the physical fitness and mental health of primary school students, and plays a good role in promoting the physical production and mental health development of primary school students. Conclusion: The results of this experimental study show that ball cheerleading plays a good role in improving the physical development of primary school students, especially their agility, coordination, explosive power, and core strength. It can provide a strong guarantee for the physical health of primary school students. Ball cheerleading is beneficial to the mental health of primary school students. Ball cheerleading classes can help primary school students learn to regulate their emotions, improve their bad character and moral defects, and help primary school students develop lively and cheerful characters and develop good behaviors. habits, strong social adaptability, and ability to communicate with classmates. This shows that the flower ball cheerleading teaching program constructed in this experiment can be applied to physical education classes for primary school students.

Middle School Student's Leadership Skills and Their PE Class Participation

The research areas of physical participation (participatory discussions, sports and outdoor activities, collaborative activities) and leadership (self-confidence, communication skills, intelligence, cooperation and teamwork, decision-making skills, value formation) provide the basis for improving students' Learning efficiency and autonomy. They deepen student engagement in participatory discussions, physical and outdoor activities, and collaborative activities and increase the effectiveness of student leadership development. These areas have improved the academic standards of Nanyang middle school students, contributed to teaching input, and helped students develop classroom participation and leadership skills. This study randomly selected 568 students and analyzed the data collected using a descriptive correlational design and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Research results show that improving the level of participatory discussions, sports and outdoor activities, and collaborative activities can effectively promote the improvement of students' leadership levels, including self-confidence, communication skills, intelligence, cooperation and team spirit, decision-making skills, values, etc. formation, ultimately improving students’ academic performance. In order to better cultivate students' sports participation ability and leadership thinking ability, teachers must take relevant measures in teaching. For example, strengthen the cultivation of leadership skills of middle school students, focus on curriculum design, improve students' participation in physical education classes, optimize physical education courses, design rich sports projects, implement intervention projects, and improve the quality of middle school students. Leadership skills and participation levels in physical education classes are critical. Students need independent learning and leadership skills to increase their level of classroom participation. Ultimately, these strategies help students develop leadership skills, broaden their horizons, and become confident, adaptable thinkers.

Influence of Physical Education Courses on Soft Skills Development of College Students Under the Concept of Outdoor Education

In recent years, there has been increasing attention on the development of soft skills among college students. This study aims to explore the influence of physical education courses on the development of soft skills, particularly under the concept of outdoor education. A qualitative research approach was adopted, involving interviews and observations of college students who participated in outdoor physical education courses. The results indicate that outdoor education in physical education courses can effectively enhance college students’ soft skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability. The findings highlight the significance of incorporating outdoor education into the physical education curriculum to foster students’ holistic development.

Research on the Application of Wearable Devices in University Physical Education Classes

Basketball, currently one of the most widely practiced sports in higher education institutions, has a dedicated club course specifically designed for basketball instruction, which has always been a popular elective class among students. Traditional public physical education courses with a focus on basketball instruction, despite having a strong mass foundation, encounter numerous challenges in actual teaching, such as high student-to-teacher ratios, insufficient facilities, and the inability to effectively track teaching outcomes. In this innovative reform of the basketball club course, wearable devices and AI technology are employed to effectively address the challenges of public physical education courses. Through subsequent data tracking, it has been observed that this approach significantly enhances classroom organizational efficiency and, consequently, elevates the overall teaching quality.

Análise da formação de alunos de graduação e a influência sobre aspectos clínicos e modo de vida

The aim of this study was to investigate whether the training obtained during undergraduate courses in Administration, Agronomic Engineering, Physiotherapy, Law, Nutrition, Physical Education and Biology influences the general clinical aspects and quality of life of students. This was an exploratory study with a qualitative-quantitative approach through a bibliographic review with a bibliometric approach and an online self-completion questionnaire, addressing the different subjects related to the theme of the work. The aim of this study is to propose actions that can improve students' quality of life through guidance on practicing physical activity and eating properly, as well as guidance and help with emotions in order to provide a better understanding of reality, so that they can act in a more critical and relevant way with regard to nutrition, demonstrating the need to raise awareness through education and improve quality of life regardless of the area of training, so that they can actually face the challenges during their professional journey.

Academic performance of online physical education learning during COVID-19 outbreak: systematic literature review

In the COVID-19 outbreak, a strong learning strategy is essential to achieving success in student academic performance. This study aims to find out the academic performance of online physical education courses as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads globally. This study’s objective is to assess how online physical education performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study follows the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analyses (PRISMA). Science Direct, Taylor and Francis online, PubMed, Scopus, Springer, and Wiley online library are the databases that are deployed to look for papers about studies. Online search references are found by using a procedure that involves typing in terms of physical education programs during the COVID-19 outbreak for each database. To achieve three articles as results after the screening procedure, the author’s selection criteria for inclusion and exclusion were applied to the search results from the 263 articles that were created from the complete database. The review’s conclusion is teaching online physical education during the COVID-19 outbreak still produces good academic performance. The usage of technology to teach all of the students during COVID-19 online is the primary reason for maintaining student academic performance.