The effectiveness of personalized physical education programs on fitness outcomes in female university students

Abstract

Introduction: This study evaluates a personalized physical education (PE) program at An Giang University (AGU)- Vietnam, designed to enhance dominant physical fitness qualities in first-year female students. Standard PE methods often overlook individual characteristics, limiting students' fitness development. This personalized program aimed to address these individual needs, fostering targeted physical improvements.Materials and Methods: A sample of 300 first-year female students was divided into experimental (n=150) and control (n=150) groups. The experimental group followed a tailored PE curriculum focused on their dominant fitness traits, while the control group received traditional PE training. Physical assessments, including grip strength, sit-up test, long jump, sprint, shuttle run, endurance, and flexibility, were conducted at baseline, mid-year, and year-end. Statistical analyses were performed to measure fitness improvements between groups.Results: Post-intervention, the experimental group showed significant enhancements in all fitness domains compared to the control group, notably in grip strength (27.36%), sit-up repetitions (42.68%), long jump (19.13%), and flexibility (19.40%). These outcomes support the program's effectiveness in advancing both aerobic and anaerobic capacities.Conclusion: The findings indicate that personalized PE programs tailored to individual fitness strengths are effective in improving physical performance and engagement in physical activity. Institutions should consider implementing personalized PE models to optimize student health outcomes and motivation.