Physical Education Learning Management in Secondary Schools after the Coronavirus 2019 Crisis

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate and compare personal characteristics and physical education learning management (PELM) in secondary schools after the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. The data collection utilized a mixed-methods research approach. Quantitative data was collected from 499 participants including students, physical education (PE) teachers and secondary school directors in Phetchabun Province during the academic year 2022. Statistical data analysis involved percentage, mean, standard deviation and one-way analysis of variance. Qualitative data was obtained through in-depth interviews with 18 participants and analyzed using ATLAS.ti software. The findings revealed that most participants were male students aged 15 to 18 years. PELM after the COVID-19 crisis was rated as high in 5 aspects: 1) Administrators and administration: encouraging PE teachers to attain training for continuous self-development, 2) PE teachers: demonstrating good personalities and a sense of responsibility, 3) Students: adhering to proper attire for PE classes, 4) Location and facilities: providing appropriate outdoor sports fields for PELM, and 5) Measurement and evaluation: operating a student revision system correctly and appropriately. In addition, the opinions of participants with different personal characteristics were different at a significance level of .05.