(Department of Physical Education,Shantou University,Shantou 515063,China) Abstract: By making a comparative study of a scaffold type aerobics teaching mode guided by Dole’s “4R” theory (richness, recursive, relational and rigor) and traditional aerobics teaching mode, the author revealed the following findings: the quality of teaching under the scaffold type aerobics teaching mode guided by Dole’s “4R” theory im-proved significantly; classroom learning atmosphere was more active, which increased students’ learning interest; classroom load intensity under the scaffold type aerobics teaching mode guided by Dole’s “4R” theory improved students’ health and body adaptation ability indexes such as body composition, maximum oxygen intake, sitting body bending forward, and sit-up etc, and enhanced college students’ fitness. The said findings indicate that the scaffold type aerobics teaching mode guided by Dole’s “4R” theory has achieved a good teaching effect, is a feasi-ble and effective teaching mode. Key words: school physical education;Dole’s 4R theory;scaffold type teaching;aerobics |