Digital Transformation in Physical Education: The Effectiveness of M-Gym Mobile Media in Enhancing Students' Rhythmic Gymnastics Competence
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Digital transformation, Mobile learning, M-Gym, Rhythmic gymnastics, Physical educationAbstract
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of M-Gym, an Android-based mobile learning media, in enhancing students' rhythmic gymnastics competence as part of the ongoing digital transformation in physical education. This research integrates technology-supported learning into sports education to foster a more interactive and flexible learning environment. The study employs the Borg and Gall research and development (R&D) model, consisting of ten systematic stages: preliminary study, research planning, prototype development, limited and wider field testing, expert validation, product revision, feasibility testing, and dissemination. The participants were 115 students of the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department at Universitas Negeri Medan, divided into small (n=25), large (n=35), and control (n=32) groups. Data were collected using performance tests, expert assessments, observation sheets, and student response questionnaires. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests, while qualitative data were examined descriptively. The results revealed a significant improvement (p < 0.001) in students' rhythmic gymnastics competence after using the M-Gym media, indicating its strong impact on skill mastery. Additionally, 62.5% of students rated the media as very good, while lecturer evaluations reached a practicality score above 93%. These findings demonstrate that M-Gym effectively enhances digital-based learning outcomes, supports student engagement, and facilitates lecturers in delivering rhythmic gymnastics instruction. Overall, the study confirms that mobile learning innovation through M-Gym contributes positively to the digital transformation of physical education by promoting active, technology-integrated, and student-centered learning.
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