Integrating music mobile applications into students’ physical education classes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31489/3081-0531/2025-1-1/5-11Keywords:
digitalization, motivation, music mobile applications, Fit Radio, PANAS, positive affect, negative psychological affect, Borg Scale, subjective perception of physical exertionAbstract
This article examines the integration of music mobile applications into the educational process within the discipline
of Physical Education among university students. A comprehensive analysis of current research was
conducted, focusing on the effects of musical accompaniment on students’ cognitive, emotional, and physiological
responses during physical activity. The experimental study involved 60 students, divided into control
and experimental groups. During the trial phase, mobile applications were used to personalize music track selection
based on genre, tempo, and rhythm according to individual student preferences. The results demonstrated
a significant increase in student engagement and improvement in emotional state. Positive changes
were observed in anxiety levels and negative attitudes toward physical education classes. The subjective perception
of physical exertion in the experimental group shifted toward a favorable range, suitable for cardio
and aerobic training. Integrating music mobile applications into physical education practice encourages a positive
attitude toward physical activity, enhances student involvement, and helps develop a sustainable habit of
maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The implementation of modern digital solutions, such as music-based mobile
applications, contributes to the individualization of the educational process by making physical education
more responsive to each student’s needs. The findings of this pedagogical study confirm that the integration
of mobile technologies supports the modernization of traditional approaches to teaching physical education,
expands the range of educational tools, and increases students’ motivation to engage in regular physical activity.
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