Educational Research AY2020/2021

Background: In Singapore, blended learning is set to become a regular feature in all schools, be it the Covid-19 pandemic or not. While the characteristics of such pedagogical approach have emerged as a potential to improve the learning opportunities of students, concerns and uncertainties arises towards the learning experiences of young children, especially in the subject of physical education.

Aims and objectives: This study aims to determine the potential impact of blended learning in physical education in Singapore primary schools. Through a systematic review, the objective is to analyze the applications of blended learning in physical education of students around the world, between the age group of 7 to 12 years.

Methods: Articles were identified through three electronic databases using combinations of three groups of key words. To select studies for review, three inclusion criterions were used – applications of blended learning, in a physical education context and students between the age group of 7 to 12 years.

Results: Six articles fulfilled the inclusion criterions and these articles differed considerably in terms of their research characteristics (e.g., demographics of participants, methodology designs and performance measures). The results revealed that blended learning in physical education significantly improves students’ psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.

Conclusion: Blended learning have the potential to positively impact all three domains of learning in physical education in Singapore primary schools.