Author

Michelle L. Cosejo-Campita*
Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines

Abstract

A dramatic change has occurred in the educational scene as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, which has accelerated the adoption of online learning all across the world. Students, teachers, and educational institutions have all been presented with opportunities and problems as a result of this transformation. In the event of lockdowns or other social distancing measures, online learning provides students with the flexibility, accessibility, and continuity of instruction they require. This study examines the effectiveness of online PE learning during pandemics. It was discovered that teacher and student motivation determine how the learning management system affects physical education instruction. While pedagogical usability includes interactivity, content and resources, multimedia, learning strategy design, and instructional feedback, web usability encompasses navigation, accessibility, consistency, and visual design. The results demonstrated a substantial relationship between web usability, learnability, visual design, pedagogical usability, instructional assessment, and learner guidance and support. Additionally, research demonstrates that student attention and learning relevance are impacted by pedagogical usability, which includes instructional evaluation and learner support and help. Student confidence and relevance are impacted by web usability elements, including navigation, learnability, accessibility, and visual design. This implies that physical education learning can be enhanced by integrating technology with physical activity instruction in a learning management system or e-learning resources.

Keywords: Web usability, pedagogical usability, E-Learning.

*Corresponding author / Email: mcampita1310@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021221

Recommended citation:
Cosejo-Campita, M. L. (2026). Teaching and learning Physical Education in a virtual space: A retrospection. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 5383-5411. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021221

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