The Impact of Industry Revolution 4.0 Technologies and Education 4.0 on PE Learning Outcomes among University Students in Heilongjiang, China
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https://doi.org/10.53797/ujssh.v4i2.11.2025%20Keywords:
Industry revolution 4.0, education 4.0, physical education, digital transformation, educational technologyAbstract
Digital transformation, driven by Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and Education 4.0 (Ed 4.0), is significantly reshaping education, particularly practical subjects like Physical Education (PE). A study investigating this impact on PE learning outcomes among 449 university students in Heilongjiang, China, utilized a quantitative cross-sectional design with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The research examined the relationships between five key technological factors Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data analytics, and Cloud Computing and PE learning outcomes. All constructs demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha > 0.90). The findings revealed remarkably strong positive relationships between all technological factors and PE learning outcomes. Cloud Computing exhibited the strongest impact (β = 0.996, p < .001), followed by IoT (β = 0.946, p < .001), Big Data (β = 0.937, p < .001), AR (β = 0.935, p < .001), and VR (β = 0.934, p < .001). Strong intercorrelations among these factors suggest synergistic benefits when implemented together. This study confirms that comprehensive digital transformation strategies employing multiple complementary technologies are more effective than isolated approaches, offering evidence-based guidance for institutions and policymakers to invest in robust technological infrastructure, especially cloud computing, to enhance PE education.
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