Expected Key Success Factors Affecting the Achievement of Major Physical Education University Students

Background and Aim: Majoring in physical education enhances students' motor skills, physical health, and overall well-being while encouraging self-discipline and teamwork. It also promotes a favorable attitude about living an active lifestyle and has long-term health benefits. The study aims to identify key success factors influencing the achievements of university students majoring in physical education, focusing on improving program outcomes, which would enhance readability and professionalism. Materials and Methods: This research analyzed various factors affecting students' academic performance through a Delphi evaluation by 17 experts and a questionnaire survey of 154 major physical education university students. In this study, the research focused on the senior students at the School of Physical Education at Guangdong Comprehensive University. The correct total population of senior students in the School of Physical Education is 258. Therefore, the sample size was determined using the Krejci and Morgan Table based on this corrected population size. The final sample consisted of 154 senior students, and questionnaires were distributed to these 154 high-grade students in the physical education program. Results: The study identified key factors influencing university students' achievements in physical education, categorized into personal, service and environmental, teaching, social and cultural, teacher factors, and academic achievement. Personal factors include attendance, participation, and attitude, which enhance engagement and learning outcomes. Service and environmental factors cover facilities, resources, and support services that improve the overall learning experience. Teaching factors focus on instructional design, assessment, and feedback to align with students' learning needs. Social and cultural factors highlight peer support, cultural influences, and organized sports in shaping students' sports participation. Teacher factors emphasize expertise, teaching methods, and interaction, which foster students' skill development and interest. Academic achievement is driven by performance, motivation, goals, and access to necessary resources for success. Conclusion: The study identified six key success factors influencing university students' achievements in physical education, comprising 33 indices. These factors include personal (attendance, engagement, attitude, preparation), service and environment (facilities, resources, support services), teaching (instructional design, delivery, assessment, support), social and cultural (social and cultural influences, organized sports), teacher (expertise, approach, support, interaction, influence), and academic achievement (performance, motivation, goals, resources). This research provides insights into improving program effectiveness by addressing these multidimensional factors.