Abstract
Purpose: To investigate students' understanding and reactions to, and clarify the effects of the introduction
of video material on hospitality and practical skills in physical therapy education. Subjects and Methods:
The study involved 72 second-year students who were introduced to the video materials of the Department of
Physical Therapy at Kyushu Chuo Rehabilitation College, and 71 third-year students who had not been exposed
to the video materials in the previous year. The video materials were (1) a video on hospitality and (2) a video
on ID stretching skills, and the two groups were compared based on their performance in a practical test after
all classes were completed. Additionally, a questionnaire survey on the video materials was also conducted.
Results: The results of the practical test demonstrated that the group that received video material had
significantly higher scores in both hospitality and technical aspects. Additionally, the scores within the group
that received video material exhibited lower variation. The results of the questionnaire survey revealed that many
respondents felt that viewing the videos improved their understanding and motivation. Conclusion: The results
suggest that employing video material in class and for review is useful in improving students’ understanding of
hospitality and skills.
