Digitalization of physical education and its impact on academic performance among secondary school students in Aktobe and Orenburg

ABSTRACT

This study aims to generate instructions for physical education teachers on how to improve physical fitness of students and enhance their physical development using digital applications. For this, the physical development levels of middle school students were analyzed. The secondary goal is to determine how effective the digital learning tools are in enhancing the quality of physical education in the university setting. The present empirical study focuses on evaluating physical readiness of 172 seventh grade students in cities of Aktobe and Orenburg. Pearson correlation was used to establish a connection between the mentioned indicators. Digital technologies have proven effective in enhancing student motivation for sports participation. Specifically, 69% of the respondents said they would be more motivated to participate in sports if there were digital apps or social networks used in the learning process. The results of the study show direct and inverse correlations between test results and physical markers of fitness. Based on the correlations established, the current study also provides physical training guidelines for physical education teachers and middle school students.

KEYWORDS:

• Correlation analysis
• indicator
• physical development
• digital tools
• relationship

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability statement

Data will be available on request.

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Funding

Financial support for this study was provided by a grant from the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Registration number: AR09259450).