How Can We Use An Android App To Assess A Student's Physical Education Needs?
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diagnostic assessment, physical education, strava app, physical fitness, studentsAbstract
In the context of university-level physical education, this study assesses an Android-based monitoring program called Strava as a diagnostic assessment tool. This quantitative study used a one-time measurement cross-sectional design with 78 mechanical engineering students chosen through purposive sampling to address the critical absence of reference data on physical condition. Using the GPS-enabled Strava app, participants ran 1.6 kilometres while being tracked in real time. According to descriptive analysis, the group's reference level was "good," with an average physical fitness score of 3.97. The students' actual physiological performance, as measured by running duration, varied significantly (standard deviation = 2.24), yet their final results were remarkably uniform (standard deviation = 1.78). This fact suggests that genuine physiological capacity cannot be accurately represented by conventional assessment tools. In the end, compared to traditional assessment scales, the Strava app allows for a more methodical and objective diagnostic evaluation. In order to create differentiated and adaptable physical education programs that are suited to each student's unique physical demands, it is imperative that this digital technology be integrated. This will guarantee learning effectiveness and lower the risk of injury.
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