Developing Physical Ability Curriculum Based on Exceeding Compensation to Enhance College Students’ Sport Abilities
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Physical education is regarded as a crucial component of higher education in China. However, existing physical curriculums have not effectively improved college students’ physical abilities, particularly in terms of strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. This gap necessitates the development of a targeted curriculum to address these shortcomings. This study aimed to develop a Physical Ability Curriculum primarily based on exceeding compensation theory, designed to enhance college students’ physical abilities (strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility) and to evaluate its effectiveness. This study employed a mixed-methods approach. A sample of 120 college students from Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology in Guangdong Province, China, participated in the study. Data were collected through literature review and physical ability tests. The data were analyzed using content analysis and comparative statistics to develop the curriculum and assess the impact of the curriculum. Based on the results, the development process of Physical Ability Curriculum includes five components, which are Overview, Necessity, and Feasibility Analysis, the Principle of Curriculum, Curriculum Content, Curriculum Implementation, and Assessment and Evaluation. Moreover, the results show that the implementation of the Physical Ability Curriculum significantly improved students’ physical abilities, including strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. The systematic approach used in developing the curriculum ensured measurable and consistent improvements. The study demonstrates that a well-designed Physical Ability Curriculum can effectively enhance college students’ physical abilities. It provides a strong theoretical and practical framework for improving college physical education programs, offering significant implications for future research and practice in physical pedagogy. This study also provides insights for developing targeted curricula in other disciplines.
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