Document Type : Original Article
Author
Farhangian University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives: Physical education, as an integral part of the school curriculum, plays a significant role in students’ physical health, academic behaviors, and overall lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of physical education (PE) classes in schools of Guilan Province. Methods: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive–survey in terms of methodology. The statistical population consisted of PE teachers in Guilan Province, selected through a random cluster sampling method. Data were collected using the standardized Physical Education Effectiveness Questionnaire developed by Soltani et al (2013), which includes 24 items and six components (skill effectiveness, cognitive effectiveness, social effectiveness, cultural effectiveness, physical effectiveness, and psychological effectiveness). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, and independent t-tests, utilizing SPSS 22 and Excel 2013 software. Findings: The findings revealed that the mean score of overall PE effectiveness was above average. Similarly, the mean scores of all effectiveness components were higher than the average. Among these components, cultural effectiveness (M=3.65) and social effectiveness (M= 3.54) obtained the highest scores. Conclusion: Based on the results, PE classes can serve as an effective intervention to improve students’ physical condition and promote healthy behaviors. However, to enhance their effectiveness, it is necessary to revise instructional content and teaching methods in accordance with local context, student gender, and educational level. It is recommended that teacher training programs, adequate provision of equipment, and the inclusion of motivational elements and after-school activities be emphasized in educational policymaking.
Keywords
- effectiveness
- physical education
- students
- Guilan Province.physical education. Physical Education Teachers. Students
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