The Management Strategies to Develop Physical Exercise for Secondary School Students in Industrial Zone of Shaanxi Province, The People’s Republic of China

Abstract

Background and Aim: With the development of the economy and society, the urbanization process of industrial areas in Shaanxi Province is accelerating, educational resources are gradually optimized, and various educational reforms are gradually implemented. However, in this process, the physical exercise of secondary school students is gradually neglected, leading to problems such as the decline of students' physical fitness and poor physical quality. This research aims to construct management strategies to develop physical exercise for secondary school students in the industrial zone of Shaanxi province, the People’s Republic of China. Materials and Methods: The participants in this research can be divided into four groups, which are as follows: (1) 370 students were selected to participate in the questionnaire survey; (2) 7 experts were invited to in-depth interviews; (3) 19 experts were invited to conduct two round Delphi consensus; and (4) 9 experts were invited to discuss and confirm the management strategies. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, are utilized to evaluate the questionnaire data. The consensus data was analyzed by using the median and interquartile range, with the criteria for assessment set at a median of ≥ 3.50 and an interquartile range of ≤ 1.50. Results: The management strategies to develop physical exercise for secondary school students in an industrial zone of Shaanxi province, the People’s Republic of China can be summarized into 8 main factors and 19 sub-factors. 8 main factors are as follows: (1) Start physical exercise in schools; (2) Establish a sports game; (3) Policies to support sports talent; (4) Finding sponsors; (5) Leader to activate the task; (6) Set up a team of teachers; (7) Teaching and learning network; (8) Controlling. Conclusion: The management strategies were constructed based on 8 core factors and 19 sub-factors. 9 experts already evaluated the content and application of this management strategy. The evaluation score is at the highest level, this is considered to confirm the suitability of this management strategy.