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Student satisfaction-oriented physical education teacher education curriculum: A framework for evaluating implementation effectiveness and optimizing quality

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  • Taoqing Liu
  • Yaqin Ren

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Research purpose: Based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study systematically examines the effectiveness of Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) curriculum from the perspective of student satisfaction. By mapping six course design attributes to three basic psychological needs, the study constructs a theoretical framework to explain satisfaction with PETE curriculum. Research methods: This study employs a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, involving a cross-sectional survey of 842 undergraduate students majoring in Physical Education and Sports Training at universities in Guangdong Province. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with validated reliability and validity, based on a six-dimensional satisfaction evaluation framework. Descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation analysis were used to reveal satisfaction disparities among different professional groups and identify key influencing factors. Research results: Descriptive statistics showed moderate overall satisfaction (M = 3.77, SD = 1.034). ANOVA revealed significant between-major differences, with Physical Education majors reporting higher satisfaction in curriculum objectives, knowledge acquisition, and competency development (p

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  • Taoqing Liu & Yaqin Ren, 2026. "Student satisfaction-oriented physical education teacher education curriculum: A framework for evaluating implementation effectiveness and optimizing quality," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(9), pages 1-20, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0341397
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0341397
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