Journal Physical Health Recreation (JPHR)
Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Journal Physical Health Recreation (JPHR)

Challenges and Opportunities in Physical Education in the Digital Age: Impact on Teaching Methods

Alimin Hamzah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Dec 2025

Abstract

The digital transformation has significantly reshaped the landscape of education, including the field of physical education. This study aims to analyze the challenges and opportunities of digital technology integration into teaching methods in sports education through a systematic literature review (SLR). Data were collected from 20 national and international journal articles published between 2020 and 2025. A thematic content analysis was applied focusing on three main aspects: (1) the transformation of physical education in the digital era, (2) challenges in implementing digitalization, and (3) opportunities and their impact on teaching methods. The findings indicate that digitalization presents substantial opportunities for pedagogical innovation through the application of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), flipped classroom, and hybrid learning models, all of which enhance learning effectiveness and student engagement. However, several challenges persist, including low digital literacy among teachers, infrastructural limitations, and difficulties in assessing physical performance online. Consequently, digital transformation in sports education requires a shift in the teacher’s role—from a conventional instructor to a digital facilitator capable of adapting to technological change. This study emphasizes the need for policy support, professional development programs, and the integration of technology-based curricula to ensure the sustainability of digital transformation in physical education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPHR

Publisher

Subject

Education Public Health

Description

The Journal of Physical Health Recreation is a health and recreational physical education journal published by the Health and Recreation Study Program of the Health Sports College twice a year in June and November. The manuscript submission process is open throughout the year. All manuscripts ...