การวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพเกี่ยวกับการเรียนพิลาทีสของนิสิตปริญญาตรี A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PILATES LEARNING OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine undergraduate students’ experiences of leaning Pilates and factors influencing on learning.Methods: Participants were 37 undergraduate students (17 males, 20 females), with no previous experience in Pilates, who enrolled in the course. They volunteered and signed consent forms to participate in this study. Participants learned a two hour session of Pilates once a week. Data were collected through class observation, interview and critical incidence. Data were inductively analyzed using a constant comparison method and were triangulated across methods.Results: Results related to learning experience in a Pilates course indicated 4 categories; namely (1) learning new activity, (2) improving their Pilates learning, (3) perceiving Pilates as the activity for all, and (4) improving of health (e.g., improving muscle strength, flexibility, breathing, balance and concentration). Factors influencing learning included 3 categories. First, teacher was knowledgeable in content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge. Second students should show readiness for the class. Lastly participants had good peer groups.Conclusion: participants gained positive learning experience in a Pilates course and improving their physical and mental health.