Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Vol 20, No 2: May 2026

Challenges of teachers in implementing PATH-Fit as the new tertiary physical education in the Philippines

Jr., Ruben L. Tagare, (Unknown)
Manly, Norita E. (Unknown)
Lobo, Joseph (Unknown)
Peromingan, Ronel (Unknown)
Salazar, Mary Ann (Unknown)
Orgeta, Irish M. (Unknown)
Kasan, Yashier T. Haji (Unknown)
Aton, Armand G. (Unknown)
Labarda, Sarah Jane B. (Unknown)
Dalipe, Mark Anthony R. (Unknown)
Sinag, Jay Mark D. (Unknown)
Rosario, Mark Anthony B. (Unknown)
Esto, Jomar B. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2026

Abstract

This research aimed to comprehensively investigate the challenges faced by physical education teachers in implementing physical activities towards health and fitness (PATH-Fit) as the new tertiary physical education curriculum in the Philippines. Employing a qualitative research design, the study engaged five physical education teachers from a leading State University in the Southern Philippines as the main source of data. The research participants were actively involved in focus group discussions and in-depth interviews using an open-ended guide questionnaire validated by experts in the field. The triangulation of results revealed five essential themes capturing the significant challenges faced by these educators in the implementation of the new curriculum: inadequate instructional references, insufficient instructional time for PATH-Fit, lack of training and retooling for teachers, unavailability of equipment and materials, and shortfall on administrative support and guidance. As this research contributes critical insights into the multifaceted challenges associated with PATH-Fit implementation, it emphasizes the necessity for strategic interventions to enhance the effectiveness of the new tertiary physical education curriculum in the Philippines.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EduLearn

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Subject

Humanities Education Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) ISSN: 2089-9823, e-ISSN 2302-9277 is a multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of education, teaching, development, instruction, ...