Writer(s)
1. Rahmat Adnan
2. Sarah Syafieqah Anuwar
3. Siti Nurul Ezzah Che Man
4. Siti Arnalee Dewina Arman
5. Norasrudin Sulaiman
6. Hashbullah Ismail
7. Mazuin Razalli
8. Shariman Ismadi Ismail
Abstract
This study examined differences in perceived blended learning (BL) advantages and disadvantages among Applied Exercise Rehabilitation Students across four Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) campuses in Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey included 212 students from Faculty of Sport Science and Recreation (FSR) campuses: FSR UiTM Shah Alam (n=87), FSR UiTM Samarahan (n=40), FSR UiTM Seremban (n=37), and FSR UiTM Arau (n=48). Chi-square analysis with adjusted residuals identify statistically significant differences (p<.001) across campuses for both BL advantages and disadvantages. FSR UiTM Shah Alam students reported higher preferences for combinations involving access to online materials, ability to record meetings, and class interactivity. FSR UiTM Arau students showed stronger endorsement for flexible learning pace combined with staying at home. For disadvantages, FSR UiTM Shah Alam reported more technical difficulties and self-distraction issues, while FSR UiTM Arau students emphasized lack of face-to-face interactions and social isolation. Campus-specific factors shape students of BL in Applied Exercise Rehabilitation, indicating the need for tailored implementation addressing local infrastructure and learning context.
Keywords
distance learning, e-learning, exercise science, face-to-face, Malaysia sports science
