Author(s)

ZiLin Cheng¹, Tao Luo^2,3*

Affiliation(s)

¹Department of Management, Guizhou Vocational College of Sports, Huaxi 550025, Guiyang, China.

²The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China.

³School of Economics, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China.

Corresponding Author

Tao Luo

ABSTRACT

This study explores the potential of interactive teaching methods in the English teaching of sports-related programs, aiming to enhance students’ professional English skills. Based on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory (SCT) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) pedagogy, interactive teaching methods employ real-life vocational scenarios, cooperative learning, and role-playing to help students master professional terminology and communication skills in international sports events, cross-cultural exchanges, and sports management. The paper reviews existing literature, analyzes the advantages and challenges of interactive teaching, and, through the lens of constructivist theory, proposes suggestions for improving instructional practices. The study finds that interactive teaching significantly increases student engagement and language application skills, with the use of modern technologies, such as augmented reality (AR) tools, further enhancing educational outcomes. However, current sports English teaching faces challenges such as resource limitations, large class sizes, and low student engagement. This study recommends that teachers tailor curriculum design to students' needs and proposes future research directions to further verify the effectiveness of interactive teaching methods in improving professional English skills.

KEYWORDS

Interactive teaching methods; Sociocultural theory; English for specific purposes; Sports english; Professional skills; Constructivism

CITE THIS PAPER

ZiLin Cheng, Tao Luo. Enhancing professional English skills in sports programs: application and challenges of interactive teaching methods. Eurasia Journal of Science and Technology. 2024, 6(4): 15-20. DOI: 10.61784/ejst3020.

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