Online physically active academic lessons in COVID-19 times: A pilot study. (August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beserra, Vagner; Nussbaum, Miguel; Navarrete, Mónica; Garrido, Norman
• Is Part Of: Teaching and teacher education. Volume 116(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-08
• Subjects: Physical health -- Distance education -- Educational experience -- Movement education -- Physical activities -- Mathematics education; Teaching -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Enseignement -- Périodiques; Enseignants -- Formation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2022.103750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-051X

Abstract

Abstract: Schools play an important role in promoting physical activity among students. This paper studies the perception of educators, students, and parents about the use of online physically active academic lessons during COVID-19 in the north of Chile. Starting the first week of November 2020, and for a period of five weeks, 323 students, alongside 11 educators, practiced a geometry-based dance routine online. The qualitative analysis results reveal a positive perception of the experience and an increase in physical activity without reducing the amount of time spent on academic activities. There were also improvements in learning, social relationships, and enjoyment. Highlights: A positive perception of online physically active academic lessons was observed among participants. The main benefits of combining physical activity and curricular content were noted by the participants. During lessons, students did more physical activity, learned, and enjoyed the experience. Some parents also did more physical activity, together with their children. The barriers observed in this study will not prevent participants from taking part once again.