The Impact Of A Pragmatic Curriculum Theory Grounded Educational Program On High School Students' Physical Competencies (explosive Power, And Maximum Speed)

Abstract

Abstract : This study investigated the impact of an educational program grounded in pragmatic curriculum theory on students' physical competencies in relay running and volleyball. We hypothesized that the program would positively influence targeted physical qualities, specifically explosive power, and maximum speed. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 high school students, divided into experimental and control groups. Following baseline physical performance tests and a 12-week intervention, post-tests revealed three key findings: (a) the traditional program led to significant improvements in physical competencies within the control group; (b) the pragmatic educational program also resulted in significant improvements within the experimental group; and (c) crucially, the educational program demonstrated a greater effect on the level of physical competencies, with the experimental group significantly outperforming the control group in post-test measures. These conclusions were drawn from comprehensive statistical analysis using both parametric and non-parametric tests