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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Aerobics is a popular fitness activity and a core physical education subject in colleges.
  • Traditional aerobics teaching methods struggle to maintain student interest and engagement.
  • National fitness initiatives highlight the need for effective physical education strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the effectiveness of traditional versus information-based teaching methods in college aerobics.
  • To enhance the teaching methodology for college aerobics courses.
  • To improve students' interest, self-learning ability, and physical fitness in aerobics.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of traditional and information-based aerobics teaching approaches.
  • Experimental investigation comparing physical fitness outcomes between groups using different teaching methods.
  • Statistical analysis of physical fitness metrics including push-ups, rope skipping, and flexibility.

Main Results:

  • Information-based teaching significantly improved students' self-learning abilities.
  • Significant differences in physical fitness (push-ups, rope skipping, flexibility) were observed between groups (P < 0.05).
  • Information technology aids in accurate understanding of exercise techniques and convenient self-practice.

Conclusions:

  • Information-based teaching methods are more effective for college aerobics than traditional approaches.
  • Integrating information technology enhances student engagement and physical fitness outcomes.
  • This innovative approach complements traditional methods, fostering greater learning and exploration in aerobics courses.