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SKILL ACQUISITION CHALLENGES OF BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN FLEXIBLE LEARNING AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Volume: 101  ,  Issue: 1 , May    Published Date: 18 May 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 355  ,  Download: 895 , Pages: 30 - 39    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001011520223169

Authors

# Author Name
1 Maricar C. Tegero

Abstract

The emergence of the Novel Corona Virus in 2019 has been the root cause of severe disruptions in economic opportunities and educational curriculum implementation that have impacted people's daily lives all over the world. The pandemic has altered the educational system. The mode of learning has shifted from face-to-face to online and modular or flexible learning, with the former being used more frequently. Physical Education classes are one of the most difficult classes for some students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this qualitative study was to learn more about students' experiences learning practical physical skills, as well as their coping mechanisms and suggestions for improving online physical education. The research is qualitative and employs a phenomenological approach. Data was collected using an interview guide among Bachelor of Physical Education students from a state university who were selected using purposive sampling. Through in-depth interviews, the main theme Skill Acquisition Challenges appeared with the sub-themes: lack of instructional guidance, lack of space and equipment used, learning distractions, intermittent internet connection, and lack of interest and class participation. As to the students' coping mechanisms, the sub-themes include watching reliable online tutorial videos; thinking outside the box and taking risks; and suggestions from professional guidance were the most common answers. The students also raised suggestions for a more accessible online physical education; teachers are suggested to provide consideration and deadline extensions, provide self-made video for uniform instructions, motivate the students, and provide feedback to student?s performance. The schools/stakeholders are also suggested to provide materials for physical activities and start limited face-to-face classes. Students also made suggestions because they believe it will help them learn more effectively and will encourage them to continue their studies.

Keywords

  • Skill Acquisition
  • Physical Education
  • challenges
  • COVID-19 Pandemic
  • flexible learning