Examining the impact of video teaching materials on middle school students’ knowledge and skills in physical education classes: A case study of hurdle running

Abstract

This study aims to elucidate the impact of incorporating video materials into physical education classes on the knowledge and skills of middle school students, using hurdle running as a case study. Practical lessons were conducted with 78 students from X Middle School from February to March 2023, during which knowledge tests and skill tests were administered. The results revealed that video materials were effective in enhancing students’ understanding of knowledge. This effect can be attributed to students being able to observe and confirm the movements they were aiming to achieve through ICT materials, thereby deepening their understanding of hurdle running. On the other hand, no favorable impact was observed on the improvement of students’ skills. Factors contributing to this included the limited number of class hours, totaling seven, and the decrease of verbal instruction from the teacher.