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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Implementing the Physical Education Curriculum
PhD Ma Thi Ngan
29 April 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 444-447
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17
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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.
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- Published
- 29 April 2026
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp. 444-447
- ISSN
- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
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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PhD Ma Thi Ngan (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
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PhD Ma Thi Ngan.
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In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 2, Issue 4, pages 444-447, published by EP Journals Group on 29 April 2026.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
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10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E4/2026-17).
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APA: PhD Ma Thi Ngan (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
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