Abstract:

In China's urban environment, physical education has changed significantly during the last few decades. Physical education programs are in higher demand than ever, especially in colleges, as people's knowledge of health and fitness has grown. This study examines the effectiveness of an innovative physical education development and strategy, based on self-determination theory principles, in promoting physical activity and motivation among undergraduate students in Taiyuan, China. A total of 256 participants enrolled in fitness-based physical activity classes at a university in China were included in the study. Data was collected through self-reported measures of physical education, physical fitness, innovativeness, lifestyle behavior, and academic achievement. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. The findings suggest that the physical education development model and strategy may be effective in promoting physical education, physical fitness, innovativeness, and academic achievement among undergraduate students in China. Further research may be needed to explore the relationship between academic achievement and lifestyle behavior in more detail and to identify any other factors that may be influencing academic achievement.

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