ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive scientometric analysis to evaluate the trends, impact and collaborative networks in research related to improving teaching quality in physical education in China. The study utilises Web of Science as the primary academic database to search for relevant publications. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny R packages, facilitating various analyses such as co‐authorship networks, bibliographic coupling, co‐citation analysis and citation mapping. The analysis revealed a fluctuating yet overall increasing trend in publications from 2008 to 2023, with a significant peak in 2022. China emerged as the leading country in research output, with Jiujiang University being the most prolific institution. Key authors such as Kong X.L. and Wang Y. were identified as influential contributors. In addition, influential journals included ‘Mobile Information Systems’ and ‘Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience’. This study provides valuable insights on improving teaching quality in physical education, highlighting key trends and influential contributors. This could inform policymakers, funding agencies and academic institutions in making data‐driven decisions regarding research strategies and resource allocation.
Chao et al. (2026) studied this question.