Author(s)

Yan Feng

Affiliation(s)

Tianjin Vocational College of Sports, Tianjin 301636, China.

Corresponding Author

Yan Feng

ABSTRACT

In the context of China’s ongoing vocational education reform, the construction of “gold courses” and “gold textbooks” has become a critical pathway for improving the quality of vocational sports training education. This paper explores the transformation from curriculum design to textbook development within the framework of competency-based education. Through an analysis of curriculum objectives, teaching content, instructional design, and resource integration, the study proposes a systematic approach to building high-quality teaching resources. The research emphasizes aligning course development with industry standards, enhancing the integration of theory and practice, and promoting the digitalization and innovation of teaching materials. By examining practical cases in sports training programs, this paper summarizes effective strategies for developing exemplary courses and textbooks that meet the needs of modern vocational education. The findings provide theoretical guidance and practical reference for educators and curriculum developers in vocational sports institutions.

KEYWORDS

Vocational education; Sports training; Gold courses; Gold textbooks; Curriculum development; Teaching reform

CITE THIS PAPER

Yan Feng. From curriculum to textbook: pathways for developing "gold courses" and "gold textbooks" in vocational sports training education. World Journal of Educational Studies. 2025, 3(8): 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjes3103.

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