Challenges Of Inquiry Based Learning In Physical And Health Education

Inquiry based learning (IBL) is a learning process in which students engage in their learning, formulate questions, investigate extensively and then build new knowledge. The key role of physical education is to encourage the development of cognitive and physical competencies to provide individuals with confidence and motivation to continue physical activities outside of school and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The IBL approach makes physical education relevant, meaningful, challenging and allows students to collaborate on assignments given in a safe and positive context. This factor affects student motivation positively and can encourage students to continue physical activities outside of school. Systematic reviews to identify the difficulties and challenges faced by physical education and health teachers using IBL as a learning method. The article search on Scopus by using keyword inquiry based learning and physical education. Based on our literature review, identified six challenges that affect the learning outcomes using IBL.