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The Effectiveness of the Module-Based Approach in Physical Education toward Enjoyment among Primary School

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study assessed the efficiency of a module-based approach (MBA), incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL), Cooperative Learning (CL) and Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU), on enjoyment in physical education.A quasi-experimental study design was used and 108 primary school students from Perak, Malaysia were selected using fishbowl draw sampling.Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (N = 53, Weight = 30.56± 3.76 kg/m², Age = 11.24 ± 0.5 years) or a control group (N = 55, Weight = 32.52 ± 3.67 kg/m², Age = 11.24 ± 0.5 years).The experimental group underwent the MBA for 12 weeks (two 60-minute sessions weekly), while the control group followed a traditional instructional approach.Enjoyment was measured using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) during pre-and post-tests.Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA).Results revealed a significant increase in enjoyment in the experimental group (M = 69.94,SD = 0.321) compared to the control group (M = 31.69,SD = 0.315).The findings suggest that the 12-week MBA intervention significantly enhanced enjoyment among fifth-grade students, indicating its potential as an effective pedagogical approach in physical education.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

DOI: 10.6007/ijarped/v14-i4/26773

Authors: Kalaivanee Chinanapan, Gunathevan Elumalai, Rozaireen Muzali, Haashwein Moganan, Mohansundar Sankaravel

Institution: Sultan Idris Education University

Language: English

Topic: Physical Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415700198