Bridging Theory and Practice: A Needs Assessment for Case-Based VR Media in First Aid Learning for Sports Students

The quality of first aid learning in sports still faces challenges in delivering practical and contextual material. This study aims to identify the need for developing Virtual Reality (VR) based learning media using a case study approach in first aid learning for sports students. This study employs a quantitative descriptive method with a survey approach. The sample consists of five first aid lecturers and 268 sports students. The instrument is a closed-ended questionnaire with indicators for learning needs, VR media needs, infrastructure readiness, technological capability, and case-based learning approach. The results showed that lectures had an average level of need for VR media of 87.11% (classified as very high), while students had an average of 79.93% (classified as high). The highest indicators were found in instructors' ability to use technology (90%) and the readiness of VR media as a learning need for first aid. These findings indicate that the development of case-based VR media is highly needed and relevant in enhancing the effectiveness of first aid learning. This study provides important implications for developing more immersive, interactive, and contextual learning media design to support the improvement of first aid competencies among sports students.