Management of physical education activities for students in primary schools: A case study in Vinh Long Province, Vietnam
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Management, Physical Education, Primary School Students, Vinh Long Province, VietnamAbstract
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of physical education and its management in primary schools in Vinh Long province, providing a scientific foundation for improving physical education activities to align with the new general education program. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, including both qualitative and quantitative data collection. A survey was conducted with 450 physical education teachers in primary schools across Vinh Long province, using questionnaires, interviews, and direct observations of lessons and teacher management practices. The results of the survey reveal significant limitations and weaknesses in physical education management, including inadequate lesson preparation by teachers, ineffective implementation of lesson plans, and insufficient, untimely assessment and evaluation processes in physical education teaching. The study concludes that innovative reforms in the management and implementation of physical education are necessary to ensure quality.
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