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Theory and Practice of Physical Culture and Sports

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Analysis of the effectiveness of distance learning in physical education in higher education institutions

Nataliia Panhelova, Andrii Pivovar, Tetiana Kravchenko
Retrieved from Vol. 4, No. 2, 2025 Pages 22–31
Received
02.07.2025
Revised
20.11.2025
Accepted
24.12.2025
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302

Abstract

This study aimed to provide an empirical verification of the effectiveness of a comprehensive methodology for distance learning in the discipline of Physical Education within the educational process of students in the humanities (Faculty of Arts, Management, Pedagogy, and Psychology). The experimental phase of the research was conducted from February to May 2025 at Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav. To achieve the stated aim, a pedagogical experiment was carried out on a student sample (N = 120), which included assessments of physical fitness, questionnaire surveys, and correlation analysis using Student’s t test to determine the statistical significance of differences between the experimental and control groups. The findings demonstrated that the comprehensive distance learning methodology, incorporating synchronous classes and systematic monitoring, ensured a statistically significant increase in objective indicators of physical fitness (p < 0.01 or p < 0.001), whereas such improvements were not observed within the traditional model of distance learning. Students in the experimental group exhibited substantial progress across all six evaluated indicators: overall satisfaction increased from 27% to 63%, perceived effectiveness from 23% to 75%, intrinsic motivation from 25% to 70%, independent organisation of learning from 33% to 80%, adequacy of physical workload from 45% to 85%, and the integral index of overall assessment rose from 17% to 55%. All observed shifts were statistically significant (p < 0.001), thereby confirming the sustained positive impact of the enhanced distance learning methodology. The obtained data indicate the statistically significant effectiveness of the tested distance learning methodology, which ensures positive dynamics in the development of students’ physical qualities. A high degree of correlation was identified between the level of daily physical activity and indicators of endurance. In addition, quantitative analysis confirmed a substantial increase in the level of intrinsic motivation and satisfaction with learning in the experimental group. These findings are of practical significance for optimising the process of distance physical education in higher education institutions

Keywords

digital transformation; physical activity; health; demotivation; educational process; physical qualities

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Suggested citation

Panhelova, N., Pivovar, A., & Kravchenko, T. (2025). Analysis of the effectiveness of distance learning in physical education in higher education institutions. Theory and Practice of Physical Culture and Sports, 4(2), 22-31. https://doi.org/10.69587/tppcs/2.2025.22