Physical Education Students Research Articles

Elucidating the Lived Experiences of College Physical Education Students in the New Normal Setting: A Phenomenology

This qualitative study explicitly employed a phenomenological design to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of college Physical Education students in the new standard setting in Davao City. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the college students enrolled in the subject of physical education from different schools to be the participants. The participants’ experiences regarding the new standard setting of Physical Education were drawn out from the in-depth interview and focus group discussion. Thematic analysis was used to extract the themes from the participants’ responses. From the collected data, significant themes emerged from the lived experiences of college students, specifically, the acknowledgment of the advantages and disadvantages of the new normal, the benefit of the positive effects of the new normal, and the experience of the adverse effects of the new normal. For the coping mechanisms of the participants, the themes that emerged were acquiring dispositions, abilities, and support systems. In contrast to the insights they shared, the themes were expressed as involving improving teaching and students’ attitude in Physical Education for the new normal and reinforcing adaptive traits of students and teachers in the new normal.

The Effect of Using the Reciprocal Teaching and Training Methods on Some Elements of Physical Fitness Among Female Physical Education Students at Palestine Technical University

The current study aimed to identify the effect of using the reciprocal and training methods of teaching on some elements of physical fitness among female physical education students at Palestine Technical University. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, three physical tests were applied. The study used the experimental approach to measure the level of some Elements of physical fitness (speed, muscular strength, and flexibility) according to the teaching method used. The study sample consisted of all (40) fourth-year female students in the Department of Physical Education at Kadoorie University in the first semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The results of the study showed that the students who studied by the reciprocal method obtained the lowest arithmetic mean (5.77 seconds) in the dimensional measurements of speed. This indicates that it is the most effective method in improving the runner's speed, followed by the students who studied the training method with an arithmetic mean of (6.14). As well as the same arrangement in the post-measurement of flexibility, where the average flexibility of the students who studied by the reciprocal method was (38.20). In light of theses results, a set of recommendations were put forward, the most prominent of which is that teaching methods in physical education have the highest probability of positively affecting a large number of female students. It is necessary to diversify the use of teaching methods in Physical education classes due to the specificity of each teaching method in the development of physical activity.

Validity of Synchronous Online Physical Education Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Purpose: Various online physical education activities and methods have been applied to colleges in the Philippines during the COVID-19 confinement. However, much remains unknown about the effects of the physical activity given to students. This study aimed to analyze the validity of online synchronous physical education classes using a progressive cardio workout program among college students. Method: One hundred and ninety-four physical education students enrolled in morning class voluntarily participated. Baseline and posttest measures included resting heart rates, training heart rates, heart rate recovery (HRR), and the YMCA 3-min step test (YMCA 3MST). Results: The progressive cardio workout program over the 8 weeks significantly improved the training heart rate of the participants, X2F(7) = 475.397, p = .001. Also, there is a significant difference between pretest HRR (Mdn = 24) from posttest HRR (Mdn = 16), W = 10,863, p < .001. The pretest HRR was significantly higher than the posttest HRR, the rank–biserial correlation, rB = .586, suggests that this is a large effect size. Further, the pretest YMCA 3MST (Mdn = 120.5) was significantly different from the posttest YMCA 3MST (Mdn = 116), W = 10,946, p < .001, the rank–biserial correlation, rB = .286, suggests that this is a small to medium effect size. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the 8-week progressive cardio workout program significantly improves the participants’ cardiorespiratory fitness based on the pre- and posttraining heart rate, HRR, and YMCA 3MST results.

Academic motivation and professional competence of physical education students

Academic motivation and professional competence of physical education students

Knowledge of Physical Education Students about Tooth Avulsion Before and After Receiving an Informative Leaflet

Knowledge of Physical Education Students about Tooth Avulsion Before and After Receiving an Informative Leaflet

Thinking of Physical Fitness Training for Physical Education Students in Colleges and Universities under the Concept of Public Health

Thinking of Physical Fitness Training for Physical Education Students in Colleges and Universities under the Concept of Public Health

Instructional Alignment in Physical Education Student Teachers’ Lesson Plans for Individual Sports

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the instructional alignment of unit and lesson plans in physical education. Methods: Unit and lesson plans of 31 student teachers from one Physical Education Teacher Education program were analyzed. Trained coders assessed the quality and alignment of unit goals and lesson outcomes, assessments, and tasks. Interobserver reliability was 93% based on the full sample. Results/Discussion: Only 7% of unit goals (n = 145) were assessable and feasible. There was strong alignment between unit goals and assessment in 61% of the sample. Only 26% of unit goals were assessed. For lesson outcomes (n = 476), only 8% were assessable and feasible. For tasks (n = 1,806), 51% of the sample were strongly aligned with lesson outcomes and 50% with unit goals. Conclusion: There was limited instructional alignment in unit and lesson plans. Providing more support for student teachers to improve their instructional alignment is needed.

A Study on the Self-efficacy of Physical Education Students in Normal Universities for Online Courses and Cross-field Learning

A Study on the Self-efficacy of Physical Education Students in Normal Universities for Online Courses and Cross-field Learning

Prediction and optimization of individual skill development patterns in physical education based on big data analysis

Abstract This paper proposes a data-based gray preprocessing neural network optimization model based on the principle of the BP neural network model and its optimization method. SPSS statistical software was used for statistical analysis to compare the student physical education test data of S college students from 2019 to 2023. The GA-BP optimization prediction model is applied to generate and process the raw data of 5-year sports tests to find the law of systematic changes and generate the data sequence with strong regularity so as to predict the condition of the future development trend of things. The results show that the measured and actual numbers have a high rate of conformity, and the maximum error is 0.67%, which is high accuracy. The overall speed and strength of boys and girls in sports is on the rise. The overall endurance level of boys is increasing while the overall endurance level of girls is decreasing. In the future, endurance training should be strengthened as a way to improve the continuing trend of low endurance quality among students.

체육전공 대학생의 교수-학생 상호작용과 실패내성이 학업긍정정서에 미치는 영향

체육전공 대학생의 교수-학생 상호작용과 실패내성이 학업긍정정서에 미치는 영향

Development of Learning Media based on Kinovea Application in Biomechanics Course

This study aims to facilitate Physical Education Study Program students with the renewal of learning media based on the kinovea application, especially in biomechanics courses which not only learn theoretically but have elements of measurement and analysis of motion in humans, this study uses research and development methods using bolt and galt designs. 8 stages. The subjects of this study were physical education students in semester 5, the results showed that the level of validation of learning media from material experts and media experts was 4.13 eligible categories and 3.3 eligible categories. The results of the small scale trial show an average value of 4.1 with the Eligible category. The results of large scale trials show an average value of 3.45 in the appropriate category. Based on the results at the validation stage and small-scale and large-scale trials, this study resulted in a kinovea application-based learning media in the biomechanics course of the Bengkulu University physical education study program.

Comparative Analysis of Academic Achievements between the Female Participant and Female Non-Participants of Physical Education Students

Comparative Analysis of Academic Achievements between the Female Participant and Female Non-Participants of Physical Education Students

MENTORING AS A RESOURCE FOR DEVELOPING THE INTEREST OF YOUNGER STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The article considers mentoring as a resource for the formation of interest in physical culture through the organization of non-standard classes in the extended day mode, taking into account the interests of younger schoolchildren. A survey was conducted to determine the interests of younger students in physical education. It was revealed that younger students are interested in: football, gymnastics, outdoor activities, musical rhythmic and outdoor games, the opportunity to study individually at their own pace and rhythm, with a choice of tasks. The activity of student mentors is described, taking into account the identified interests in physical culture: in classes in the extended day group, mobile and sports games with alternating computer games are implemented; dance and musical rhythmic movements using the Just Dance prefix; individual cards with variable tasks. Mentoring is defined as a resource for interest formation, implemented through relationships in the educational process with the transfer of experience and knowledge, allowing to individualize the process of education and upbringing. The conducted research revealed an increase in the interest of younger schoolchildren in physical education, which manifested itself in increased attendance and activity.
 Method and methodology of the work: The research uses theoretical and empirical methods. Analysis of the literature on the research problem, pedagogical experiment. The survey was conducted among students in grades 2-4 of a general education institution. It allowed us to identify interests in physical education. And to form a program for the activities of student mentors in the experimental group. At the final stage of the experiment, the expert assessment of the physical education teacher was used.
 Results: The study shows that the activity of student mentors contributes to an increase in interest in physical culture in the implementation of non-standard classes and communication in an extended day group. Which manifests itself in an increase in attendance and activity of younger students. Therefore, mentoring can be a resource for developing younger students’ interest in physical education.

A Comparative Study Between the Male Athlete and Male Non-Athlete Level for Difference Performing Physical Activities, A Case Study of Physical Education Students

The daily performance of physical activities has lots of benefits in our lives. Exercise and physicalactivity during adolescence may positively effect physical fitness levels and body composition. If a person engages him/herself in physical activities will remain physically fit and can maintain a healthy body composition which is the key to life. This research is based on male colleges of northern Punjab. There is a total of 112 male colleges in northern Punjab from which 21 colleges were selected and 210 participators and non-participators were collected. Four physical activities were compared speed, general endurance,flexibility, and power. This research revealed that the participants have more stamina as compared to non-participants in terms of speed and flexibility. The general endurance and power levels were same in the both groups. The mean difference in the speed is 11.58095 seconds and a general endurance of 2.91905 feet was found in both groups. The flexibility mean difference is 0.29381 centimeters and power 0.22019 feet were obtained in participators and non-participants.

INFLUENCE OF RESEARCH ATTITUDE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL APPROACH

The existing study aimed to scrutinize the impact of research attitudes on students' academic achievement. The researcher delineated measures of the research attitude and academic achievement of health and physical education students enrolled in research, the relationship between research attitude and academic achievement of health and physical education students enrolled in research, and analyzed the effects of research attitude upon academic achievement of health and physical education students enrolled in research. The study focused on the population of both private and public sector universities in KP, Pakistan. The sample comprised male and female students in the field of physical education who were actively involved in research activities. Data collection utilized an adapted version of the Attitude towards Research (ATR) instrument. A cross-sectional approach was employed for data gathering, and the researcher applied inferential statistics for data analysis. The findings revealed a negative correlation between research attitudes and academic achievement. Moreover, the study uncovered adverse effects of research attitudes on the academic success of health and physical education students enrolled in research programs.

The role and importance of play in physiotherapy

Play is one of the human condition, as it accompanies us throughout our lives. The developmental role of play is used in many areas, education and training being no exception. In this article, the role and importance of toys in physical education sessions for pupils in the specialised teaching service who are in physical education are examined. The research included 120 students from schools in Hajdúböszörmény and Hajdúdorog, who are part of the Hajdúböszörmény branch of the Hajdú-Bihar County Pedagogical Service and are classified as students in physical education. We were looking for answers to questions such as what sports or movement games they play in PE sessions, how much they like them and how motivated they are by playing them. The results of the research confirm that the positive personality of the physical education teacher, the colourful toolbox and the methods he uses, such as the use of movement games, motivate pupils to actively participate in physical education lessons. By exploiting the motivational role of games, both children's attitudes towards physical education and their activity in class can be shaped. According to the pupils who participated in the sessions, it was found that they felt the positive benefits of the PE sessions in terms of performance, fitness and resilience and self-confidence.

Research on the Opinion of Secondary School Students and Teachers of Physical Education and Sports about Street Dance

Research on the Opinion of Secondary School Students and Teachers of Physical Education and Sports about Street Dance

The dHOTLearn Model to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Physics Education Program Undergraduate

The main purpose of this study is to develop a dHOTLearn model based on the physics learning web (PLW), which is intended to improve the critical thinking skills (CTS) of physics education students as well as to optimize the MBKM program at the university level. The research results that the quality dHOTLearn model based on PLW by expert judgments can be used for improving the CTS of physics education program undergraduate. To increase CTS, lecturers prepare structured and rigorous teaching and learning activities utilizing the dHOTLearn paradigm based on PLW. Creating an effective learning environment and learning media to support each action done by lecturers and students at every point in the syntax of the dHOTLearn model based on PLW evaluates the effectiveness of using this learning model. More study can be done to test the feasibility and usefulness of the dHOTLearn model based on PLW for improving the CTS of undergraduate physics education programs.

EXPLORATION OF NOVICE STUDENTS IN PROBLEM SOLVING OF STATIC FLUID PHYSICS MATERIALS

One essential ability in physics is problem-solving ability. Problem-solving and physics are inseparable. This research aims to reveal how students solve physics problems. This research is quantitative descriptive research, namely describing students' problem-solving abilities in Static Fluid material. This research was conducted on 28 Physics education students at one of the State Universities in East Java. Data was collected through tests and in-depth interviews. The research instrument was two test items on statistical fluid problem-solving. The results show that the students' physics problem-solving abilities are still in the beginner category. Learners need to work on solving problems correctly with incomplete problem-solving aspects. The interviews showed that students' difficulties in the problem-solving process were mainly in determining the physics approach to use and bringing the physics approach to specific conditions. This analysis can help further studies of improving novice physics problem-solving abilities

Enhancing social skills: Reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of SSIS-RS among physical education students

Background Problems: Social skills development is increasingly important in education as it impacts students’ social interactions, good relationships, and academic success. However, in the digital age, changing social dynamics are driving educators and researchers to recognise the importance of valid and reliable tools to assess and develop social skills, including in primary, secondary, and tertiary schools. Research Objectives: This study aims to discuss the process of adapting an instrument to assess adolescent social skill in higher education, highlighting the key considerations and steps involved in its development. Methods: The research method used was quantitative research. The population in this study were 1st semester physical education students, the sampling technique was purposive sampling, and the sample size was 118, data were discussed with Pearson and Cronbach. The English version of the SSIS-RS was translated according to international guidelines into Indonesian. Content validity was verified by an expert panel and our instrument was then administered to the two sample physical education classes. SPSS version 27.0 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL) was used to perform all analyses in this study. Findings and Results: The results of the instrument validity test using Pearson correlation showed that 45 statement items were valid (r count > r table) of 46 statement items. It could be concluded that the Indonesian version of the SSIS-RS instrument had achieved adequate group validity. Cronbach alpha ranged from 0.888-0.893, indicating adequate internal consistency. Conclusion: The Indonesian version of the SSIS-RS instrument was said to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing students' social skills in physical education learning, so that it becomes a reference instrument when measuring affective learning abilities. The importance of social skills possessed by students because it is a predictor of academic and future success.