Pragmatic education of physical education curriculum in Iranian schools

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD student, Sports Management Department, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Sports Management Department, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Sports Management Department, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objectives:The purpose of this research was to develop a pragmatic teaching model of physical education in Iranian schools. Methods:The statistical population of the qualitative and quantitative part includes professors in the field of sports management, curriculum planning and prominent physical education teachers.The statistical sample of the qualitative part was21people(targeted)and the quantitative part was400people (cluster random). The data collection tool in the present study was a semi-structured interview and a researcher-made questionnaire. Findings:The model of pragmatic education in the physical education course of schools includes17categories in the form of six dimensions including causal factors (three categories), the main phenomenon (education pragmatic), strategy (four categories), background factors(two categories), intervening conditions(three categories) and outcome(four categories).In the quantitative part, it was also determined that all6main components of the research have a suitable fit, so the research model a sufficient fit. Also, the relationships in the research model were confirmed(T value greater than 1.96).Conclusion:Due to the fact that the pragmatic teaching of physical education in schools has many positive consequences for students, teachers, curriculum and sports development, it is recommended that the necessary measures be taken according to the presented model to benefit from pragmatic education in the lesson.Physical education should be adopted.

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