Asian Journal of Applied Education
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): October 2025

Curriculum Navigation and Local Sport Wisdom in Shaping Meaningful Physical Education in Rural Primary Schools

Sugiarto, Bambang Gatot (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study explores how Curriculum Navigation and local sport wisdom contribute to creating meaningful Physical Education (PE) in rural elementary schools. Using a mixed-methods approach involving literature review, field observations, and interviews with teachers, stakeholders, and practitioners, the research focuses on curriculum design that integrates local context and traditional sports. The findings show that incorporating local sport wisdom enhances student motivation, participation, motor skills, cultural identity, and social relationships. Moreover, place-based and culturally relevant pedagogy strengthens students’ sense of ownership and enriches the learning experience. The study concludes that the synergy between curriculum design and local sport traditions fosters more meaningful PE and recommends curriculum adaptation and teacher training that are responsive to local culture to improve learning effectiveness and sustain cultural values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajae

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal published by Formosa Publisher that provides a platform for unpublished articles on contemporary educational issues. It encourages debate, both theoretical and practical, on a wide range of topics representing various ...