Contribution of Physical Education in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030: A Scoping Review
Rosa Mae M. Aniciete | Justine J. Asuncion | Ryza M. Bulacsao | Raeven Heart G. Ingal | Wallie B. Bodilla
Discipline: sport and exercise sciences
Abstract:
Agenda 2030 serves as a global call to action, aiming to transform lives
worldwide. This study summarized literature about PE and Agenda
2030 with the use of a scoping review. The Scopus database was used
as the only source of data to identify relevant papers. There was a total
of 169 articles extracted, narrowed to 6 relevant studies with the use
of PRISMA and PICOS framework. Based on the review, significant findings were revealed that will contribute in the field. The results showed
that four various dimensions of PE contribute to SDG 3, (i.e., Creation
of Varied Physical Activities Meeting the Learning Standards, Establishment of Holistic Physical and Health Education Programs, Engagement
of PE Experts and Stakeholders in Attaining SDG 3 and 4, Empowerment of Stakeholders to Long-Term Benefits of Health and Fitness Engagement). On the other hand, four barriers to PE in terms of pedagogical action toward attaining SDG 4 were identified, (i.e., No Clear Policy
Attainment of SDG 4, The Direction of SDG 4 Lacks Teachers' Understanding of the SDG). Lastly, there were three ways PE contributes to
attaining SDG 4, (i.e., Adaptation of the Curriculum to Environmental
and Societal Changes, Establish Long-Term Goal towards Agenda 2030,
Adaptation and Continuous Learning for PE Teachers, Promote Educational Values). The findings of this paper will significantly help stakeholders in the field of PE to strengthen the relationship between PE and
SDGs. The general recommendation of this paper is that future work
should cover all 17 SDGs to gain more ideas and concepts on how PE
can contribute to achieving Agenda 2030.
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