"Enhancing Physical Education: The Impact of Digital Media on Student Fitness and Engagement"

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of digital, visual, and interactive learning media on the motor skills, participation in physical activities, and motivation of primary school students in physical education classes. Utilizing a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) design, 100 students aged 9 to 12 years from grades 4 to 6 were randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which received digital and visual learning interventions, or a control group, which followed traditional teaching methods. Data were collected through pretest and posttest assessments of motor skills, physical activity participation, and motivation surveys. The results indicated that the use of digital and visual learning media significantly improved students' motor skills, with the experimental group showing a 15% increase compared to only 5% in the control group. Additionally, the experimental group demonstrated a 20% increase in participation in physical activities, significantly higher than the 7% increase observed in the control group. Furthermore, students in the experimental group reported higher levels of motivation to engage in physical activities both inside and outside the school environment. These findings suggest that integrating digital and visual learning media into physical education can effectively enhance students' physical abilities, engagement, and motivation. The study highlights the potential of these innovative teaching tools to foster better learning outcomes and promote healthier, more active lifestyles among primary school students. Future research should explore the long-term effects of such interventions and best practices for their implementation in diverse educational settings.