Development of Teaching and Learning Model by Integration of Political Education and Physical Education for University Students

Background and Aim: In 2017 and 2022, the Ministry of Education promoted all-round youth development, demonstrating the country's strong emphasis on physical education in schools. The aim was to enhance students' physical and mental health as well as their overall development. In response to the national initiative, the Ministry of Education has supported the integration of moral education across various academic disciplines. Therefore, the objectives of this research were 1) to develop a teaching and learning model by integrating political education and physical education for university students; 2) to implement the university teaching design; and 3) to evaluate the effects of integrating political education and physical education in the teaching design for university students. Materials and Methods: In this research, the researcher followed these steps: First, relevant research documents related to the curriculum of political education and physical education were studied. Then, feedback on teaching and learning models integrating political education and physical education for university students was collected. After obtaining the research structure, the opinions of 17 experts were gathered using the Delphi method in two rounds. The model obtained was then confirmed by 9 experts using the Connoisseurship method. In this research, mean, standard deviation, percentage, median, and interquartile range were used to analyze the data. Results: The research found that the teaching and learning model by integrating political education and physical education for university students was divided into 8 components, 16 factors, and 43 indicators. 8 key components were as follows: (1) class objective and goals; (2) teaching design; (3) teaching method; (4) assessment and evaluation; (5) resource and materials; (6) teachers support; (7) implementation strategy; (8) students learning attitude. Conclusion: The teaching and learning model by integrating political education and physical education for university students covered all aspects of education, combining knowledge of political concepts with knowledge of physical education. This model was innovative and highly effective.