Using Active Learning to Develop the Problem- Solving Ability of Chinese College Students Majoring in Physical Education

Abstract

The aim of this study was to undertake research on the building of an active learning physical course that can improve the problem-solving ability of college students majoring in physical education. The study applied a quasi-experimental design, and the participants were 60 Chinese college students. The experimental class consisted of 30 students, who were subjected to active learning methods for 8 weeks, totaling 32 class hours, and the control class without intervention consisted of the other 30 students. The Problem Solving Inventory was applied to the pre- and post-tests. The result showed that problem-solving ability of college students majoring in physical education was significantly improved in the experimental class after the treatment.