The Teaching Competencies Of Pe Teachers And The Learning Engagement Of Students With Orthopedic Difficulty: Basis For Inclusive Multimodal Module”

This paper investigated the teaching competencies of Physical Education (PE) teachers and the learning engagement of students with orthopedic difficulties in exercise-based fitness activities one of the course in Physical Activity towards health and fitness (PAHTFit) within the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region 9.This paper aimed to provide an inclusive Multi-Modal Module for both the teacher and students with orthoepic difficulties.A descriptive quantitative research designed was utilized in this study and correlational research was used to determine the significant difference of the teaching competencies of the teachers and learning engagement of the students with orthopedics difficulties, as well as its significant relationship.The results showed that this paper underscored the critical role of inclusive teaching competencies in fostering meaningful learning engagement among students with orthopedic difficulties.Teachers who employ differentiated instruction, collaborative methods, and adaptive strategies create environments that support active participation and equitable access to education.Moreover the engagement of the student towards the activities conducted by the PE teachers were moderately participated by the students with orthopedic difficulties during the conduct of the PATHFit activity in the State Universities and colleges in Region 9. Institutional factors such as school affiliation and professional development opportunities significantly influence teaching effectiveness.This paper also emphasized that while PE teachers were generally competent, ongoing professional development and targeted resource allocation were necessary to enhance inclusive practices and address specific challenges faced by students with orthopedic difficulties inside the PATHFit classes.