Developing a Curriculum For a Music-Based Physical Education Course for Students at Saigon University, Vietnam

The physical education program with music for students combines movement and music to develop physical fitness, coordination skills, and enthusiasm for learning. The content is scientifically constructed, suitable for psychological and physiological characteristics, and contributes to the enhancement of comprehensive training effectiveness. The purpose of the research is to develop a music-based physical education program for students at Saigon University (SGU). The study employs literature review methodologies, interviews, and statistical analysis to effectively address the research content. The research subjects include 20 management officials, specialists, and 14 physical education teachers from both within and outside SGU. The research results have developed a curriculum for the music-based physical education course for SGU students, Vietnam, with 1 credit (30 periods). Theory (02 periods): History of creation and development; concepts, purposes, and classifications; competition rules; technical principles of the 7 basic steps; definition of tower building; use of music and methods for composing music-based exercise routines. Practice (26 periods): 7 basic steps of aerobics; exercises to develop physical fitness; group of general development exercises; posture transition movements; building towers; moving formations; the basic techniques in 4 difficulty levels of aerobics; using music in aerobics; the method of composing rhythmic exercises with music; completing the rhythmic exercise with music. Review and evaluate the results (2 periods).