Development of modules in exercise program for Grade 5 students

Abstract

This study focused on the development and evaluation of modules in teaching Exercise Program in Physical Education to Grade 5 students as a vital response to ensure the continuity of education amidst the pandemic. Developmental research was used in this study. The study used the Input-Process-Output Model (IPO MODEL). Thematic analysis was used in the interpretation and coding of data. Two (2) themes emerged as the teaching needs of students: insufficient teaching materials and step-by-step procedure in executing movement skills and the teacher’s challenges that emerged in physical education are the following three (3) themes: unstable connection, insufficient technological devices and unseen performance task alignment with the performance task of a child. While five (5) themes emerged: clear visuals, variety of examples, time allotment and unclear instructions. The suggested design in teaching exercise program are the content, activities and curriculum guide, as to the modules that were evaluated by experts in Physical Education, majority of them answered that the modules are highly evident in terms of objectives, content, activities, presentation and assessment.