From virtual to reality: the impact of online classes on physical education teaching and learning

Background: The return to face-to-face physical education (PE) classes after prolonged online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant issues, including reduced physical competence, student disengagement, and weakened social interaction. While many studies have focused on instr...

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Main Authors: Francis Edward Garcia, Ruben Lagunero Tagare, Vinus P Java, Marlene E Orfrecio, Norge D Martinez
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Published: UIR Press 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/SPORTIVO/article/view/19113
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description Background: The return to face-to-face physical education (PE) classes after prolonged online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant issues, including reduced physical competence, student disengagement, and weakened social interaction. While many studies have focused on instructional strategies during online learning, limited research has explored how students' attitudes and motivation affect their re-engagement in PE during the post-pandemic transition. Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the influence of student attitudes and motivation on their success in physical education amid the shift back to in-person learning. Methods: A qualitative approach was employed involving 10 students and 6 PE instructors from higher education institutions, selected through purposive sampling. Data was gathered via in-depth interviews and analysed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method, with member checking to validate findings. Findings/Results: Students experienced difficulties in skill performance and social reintegration, often accompanied by low confidence and reduced enthusiasm. Teachers highlighted behavioural issues, a lack of participation, and challenges in reestablishing productive classroom dynamics. Conclusion: These findings suggest a need to support students’ psychosocial and physical readiness through motivational and attitudinal interventions. For educators, fostering an engaging learning atmosphere and leveraging blended competencies are key. Future studies should involve broader samples and investigate the long-term effects of this educational transition to inform more effective PE practices.
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spelling doaj-art-3849b767e1b846beb86d417cc4e3d9db2025-08-20T04:01:34ZengUIR PressEdu Sportivo2745-942X2025-08-016210.25299/esijope.2025.vol6(2).19113From virtual to reality: the impact of online classes on physical education teaching and learningFrancis Edward Garcia0Ruben Lagunero Tagare1Vinus P Java2Marlene E Orfrecio3Norge D Martinez4Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, PhilippinesInstitute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, PhilippinesInstitute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, PhilippinesInstitute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, PhilippinesInstitute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines Background: The return to face-to-face physical education (PE) classes after prolonged online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant issues, including reduced physical competence, student disengagement, and weakened social interaction. While many studies have focused on instructional strategies during online learning, limited research has explored how students' attitudes and motivation affect their re-engagement in PE during the post-pandemic transition. Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the influence of student attitudes and motivation on their success in physical education amid the shift back to in-person learning. Methods: A qualitative approach was employed involving 10 students and 6 PE instructors from higher education institutions, selected through purposive sampling. Data was gathered via in-depth interviews and analysed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method, with member checking to validate findings. Findings/Results: Students experienced difficulties in skill performance and social reintegration, often accompanied by low confidence and reduced enthusiasm. Teachers highlighted behavioural issues, a lack of participation, and challenges in reestablishing productive classroom dynamics. Conclusion: These findings suggest a need to support students’ psychosocial and physical readiness through motivational and attitudinal interventions. For educators, fostering an engaging learning atmosphere and leveraging blended competencies are key. Future studies should involve broader samples and investigate the long-term effects of this educational transition to inform more effective PE practices. https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/SPORTIVO/article/view/19113Physical educationpost-pandemic learningstudent motivationattitudeface-to-face transition
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From virtual to reality: the impact of online classes on physical education teaching and learning
Edu Sportivo
Physical education
post-pandemic learning
student motivation
attitude
face-to-face transition
title From virtual to reality: the impact of online classes on physical education teaching and learning
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title_short From virtual to reality: the impact of online classes on physical education teaching and learning
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topic Physical education
post-pandemic learning
student motivation
attitude
face-to-face transition
url https://journal.uir.ac.id/index.php/SPORTIVO/article/view/19113
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