Arab Educational Information Network

This study aimed to explore the obstacles facing physical education students while learning practical sport courses using distance learning due to the Corona pandemic. The sample of the study consisted of (256) male and female physical education students. They completed a 37-item online survey developed by the researchers and distributed via e-mail and social media. The results showed that the degree of obstacles facing physical education students while learning practical sport courses was average in general. The results indicated that the most prominent obstacles, and with a high degree, were those related to the internet and technology. The obstacles related to the academic curriculum ranked second with a high degree as well. The obstacles related to the students, and the instructors were average and ranked third and fourth respectively. The study recommended developing the technological system and ensuring its maintenance. In addition, conducting training courses for those teaching practical sport courses to improve distance learning and teaching in the faculties of physical education and sport sciences. (Published abstract)