Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies (JSSHRS)

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum

Ma Thi Ngan, PhD

29 April 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 444-447

DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17

Abstract

Observations of the current Physical Education (PE) curriculum at Viet Bac University reveal that its three mandatory modules are characterized by a degree of pedagogical rigidity, which fails to foster learner engagement. The author developed a reformed PE curriculum comprising one mandatory module and two elective modules offering eight sports options—including traditional ethnic sports in the two elective modules —complemented by two hours of post-curricular self-study. To evaluate the effectiveness of this framework, a one-year pedagogical experiment was conducted, featuring Mandatory Module 1 (Gymnastics and Athletics) and Elective Module 2 (Vovinam Martial Art) for students at Viet Bac University. This article delineates the results concerning physical fitness assessments, academic performance, and stakeholder perceptions following the experimental period.

Keywords: Physical Education, gymnastics, curriculum development, effectiveness evaluation

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Ma Thi Ngan, & PhD (2026). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(4), 444-447. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17

@article{Ma2026,
  title   = {Evaluating the Effectiveness of Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum},
  author  = {Ma Thi Ngan and PhD},
  journal = {Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies},
  year    = {2026},
  volume  = {2},
  number  = {4},
  pages   = {444-447},
  doi     = {10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17}
}

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