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Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Southeast Asian Countries on Physical Education Curriculum: A Scoping Review

Gideon Catahan | Leslie Mangulabnan | Vincent Visda | Decerie Perez | Julius Tolentino

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The physical education curriculum varies across cultures worldwide, with this scoping review focusing specifically on Southeast Asia. The study aims to analyze published research that highlights how South-east Asian nations perceive the physical education curriculum, as well as the challenges they face in this field. The findings are evaluated to identify practices and strategies that neighboring countries might adopt to address local challenges. Additionally, the review serves as a basis for assessing the current state of relations among the countries in the region. The scoping review follows the framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, encompassing stages from formulating research questions to summarizing findings obtained through data charting. The results indicate that Southeast Asian countries are committed to improving their physical education curricula, consistently investing in planning and implementation. However, the challenges vary across nations, ranging from limited technological advancements to issues in curriculum design and execution. Analyzing existing literature reveals strategies that could help countries overcome local obstacles. Sharing these insights has the potential to strengthen regional collaboration and contribute to the overall development of the physical education curriculum in Southeast Asia.



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