Enhancing primary school students' physical activity level, motivation and fitness performance : go fitness card game /
Title:
Enhancing primary school students' physical activity level, motivation and fitness performance : go fitness card game /
Collection:
Student Projects
Publication Information:
2025
Author(s):
Leung, Ka Man
Publisher:
Hong Kong : The Education University of Hong Kong
Format:
Book
Description:
Background: Recent evaluations from the Hong Kong report card indicate a decline in children's physical activity and fitness levels, with grades dropping from C- in Overall Physical Activity in 2018 to D- in 2022, and a D grade in Physical Fitness Level. This deterioration necessitates intervention to enhance physical activity and fitness among Hong Kong's children. Purpose: The project aimed to develop a card game to increase students' physical activity levels and fitness performance, while also motivating them to participate in physical activities beyond physical education classes. Methodology: The card game was designed for primary school students to play during recess in school. The card game was available for 2 to 6 players to play within 10 to 20 minutes per session. A total of 8 participants in the intervention group are tasked with completing various fitness and stretching exercises based on card instructions twice a week during recess in school, focusing on muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The card game offers beginner and advanced levels to cater to different participant abilities, and includes both game cards and exercises demonstration cards. A total of 3 participants in the control group maintain their normal daily activity level during 8-weeks intervention. Evaluation for both groups was conducted fitness tests and questionnaires before and after the 8-week intervention. The intervention group would conduct a feedback form of Go Fitness Card Game after 8-weeks. Results: The intervention indicated a slight increase in intrinsic motivation, identified regulation and introjected regulation within the Intervention group to engage in physical activities, along with improvements in sit-up performance and 9-minute running assessments after 8 weeks. Conclusion: The 8-week card game intervention program exerted a slight positive effect on fitness performance, physical activity level, and motivation of primary school students to engage in physical activity
Call Number:
LG51.H43 cp BEd(PE) 2025eb Leungkm
Permanent URL:
https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/vU62UrcN