A203: Challenges and Strategies of Physical Education Teachers in Curriculum Design

Physical education teachers face numerous challenges in curriculum design, including a lack of innovation in course content, insufficient teaching resources, and unmet differentiated student needs. These issues directly impact the quality of physical education and student engagement. This study aims to explore the main challenges encountered by physical education teachers in curriculum design through literature review and data analysis, and to propose corresponding strategies for improvement. This study employs a literature review method, systematically searching for relevant literature related to physical education teachers’ curriculum design over the past five years. Databases used include CNKI, WOS, and Science Direct. The primary search keywords are "sports curriculum," "sports teaching resources," and "physical education teachers." Initially, 1,053 relevant papers are identified, and after screening titles and abstracts, 50 high-quality papers are selected for detailed analysis. The data analysis process involves coding the literature, utilizing NVivo software to extract core themes and subthemes, and ultimately forming an analytical framework. The literature analysis reveal that physical education teachers primarily face three core challenges in curriculum design: First, there is insufficient innovation in course content, leading to dull teaching, with about 70% of the literature mentioning this issue; Second, there is a shortage of teaching resources, especially in rural areas, cited in 60% of the papers; Third, there is a failure to adequately consider differentiated student needs, resulting in insufficient personalized teaching, mentioned in 50% of the literature. Each theme is supported by qualitative data highlighting specific cases and the actual difficulties faced by teachers. The findings of this study are consistent with previous research, indicating that issues such as a lack of course content innovation and insufficient resources are prevalent. However, it further emphasizes the importance of addressing students' personalized needs. Future research should focus on innovative curriculum methods and resource integration. The study’s limitations lie in its concentration on specific areas, suggesting that future studies could expand into other educational contexts. The practical significance is to provide physical education teachers with specific curriculum improvement suggestions aimed at enhancing teaching quality and student learning experiences.