Landscaping Students' Academic Performance in Vocational Education – A Case Study of a Public Physical Education College in Yunnan, China
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Purpose: This study explored the effects of four independent variables (student satisfaction, social media use, learning motivation, human factors, skills, and knowledge) on one dependent variable (student academic performance). Furthermore, it also aims to identify significant differences between the variables. Research design, data, and methodology: The project objective consistency index (IOC) was used as validity, and the pilot trial (n=30) was used as reliability. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed on 90 valid responses from higher vocational college students to verify the significant relationship between the variables. Subsequently, 30 students underwent a 16-week intervention design implementation (SP). Then, paired-sample t-tests were performed to compare the post-sp and pre-sp quantification results. Results: The multiple linear regression study revealed that Students' Satisfaction, Learning Motivation, and Human Factors (skills, knowledge) significantly influenced the academic performance of PE students, while Social Media Use did not. The paired sample t-test results further demonstrated significant improvements in PE student academic performance following the 16-week intervention. These findings have practical implications for enhancing the academic performance of PE students in sports vocational colleges in Yunnan, China. Conclusions: By identifying the significant factors that influence academic performance, this research aims to provide valuable insights and strategies for improving the educational outcomes of students.
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