Can a Hybrid Sport Education/Teaching Games for Understanding Volleyball Unit Be More Effective in Less Motivated Students? An Examination into a Set of Motivation-Related Variables

Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study aims to examine whether the effects of a hybrid Sport Education (SE)/Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) a volleyball teaching unit were equally effective on a set of SDT-related variables according to students’ initial motivations. A pre-experimental pre-/post-test design without a control group was conducted in a volleyball teaching unit in Physical Education. A final sample of 49 students (M = 15.50, SD = 0.57), in their fourth year of secondary education, participated in a hybrid SE/TGfU volleyball teaching unit composed of 10 lessons. The structure of this unit was designed according to the characteristics of an SE model, while learning tasks were designed using the TGfU model. Different validated questionnaires on basic psychological need (BPN) support and satisfaction, novelty and variety satisfaction, motivation, and intention to be physically active were completed by students. Three different profiles with different Relative Autonomy Index (RAI) levels (i.e., “high”, “moderate”, and “low”) were identified through cluster analysis before starting the intervention. Although the SE/TGfU of a volleyball teaching unit were effective in improving SDT-related variables in the three profiles identified, a large effect size was observed in profiles with a “moderate” or “low” RAI. The hybridization of these two pedagogical models could be a tool for improving motivational outcomes in students who are less motivated in Physical Education lessons.

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Clarifying the influence of sport education on basic psychological need satisfaction in high school students

Motricidade ◽

10.6063/motricidade.13318 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (2-3) ◽

pp. 48-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rafael Burgueño ◽

Belén Cueto-Martín ◽

Esther Morales-Ortiz ◽

Payla Cristina Silva ◽

Jesus Medina-Casaubón

Keyword(s):

High School Students ◽

Physical Education ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Need Satisfaction ◽

Control Group ◽

Sport Education ◽

School Students ◽

Psychological Need ◽

Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction ◽

Psychological Need Satisfaction

Based on Self-Determination Theory, this research aimed to examine la influence of Sport Education on basic psychological need satisfaction in the sport teaching-learning process that takes place in Physical Education. The participants were 44 high school students (22 men and 22 women; Mage = 16.32, SDage = 0.57) and 2 Physical Education pre-service teachers. The design was a quasi-experimental study with, a priori, non-equivalent control group using pre- and post- intervention measures and intra- and inter- analyses. The intervention consisted of 12 basketball sessions both for the experimental group (n = 22), which developed Sport Education, and for the control group (n = 22), which developed the traditional teaching. The results showed that Sport Education significantly improved the levels of autonomy, competence and relatedness need satisfaction in the inter-group analysis and in the intra-group analysis. In its conclusion, the suitability of Sport Education to contribute developing students’ basic psychological need satisfaction in the sport teaching-learning process in Physical Education was indicated.

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Sport education model and self-determination theory

Kinesiology ◽

10.26582/k.48.1.15 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

pp. 30-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ricardo Cuevas ◽

Luis Miguel García-López ◽

Jaime Serra-Olivares

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Self Determination Theory ◽

Self Determination ◽

Control Group ◽

Sport Education ◽

School Students ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Physically Active ◽

Education Model ◽

The Impact

Using self-determination theory as a guiding framework, this study analyzed the impact of the Sport Education Model in self-determination and motivation, psychological basic need thwarting, enjoymentsatisfaction, boredom, and intention to be physically active in Physical Education (PE) of secondary school students in Spain. Two groups were selected for the study: an experimental group (EG; n=43), which received 19 volleyball lessons following the Sport Education Model, and a control group (CG; n=43), which received 19 traditional Physical Education lessons. Pre- and post-intervention measures were taken in both groups. The results showed significant improvements in intrinsic motivation in EG. The results are discussed, and the suitability of the Sport Education Model to improve self-determined behaviors in Physical Education is emphasized.

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Combining Physical Education and unstructured practice during school recess to improve the students’ decision-making and execution (Combinando las clases de Educación Física con práctica no estructurada durante los recreos para aumentar la toma de decisi

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i41.83455 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 502-511

Author(s):

Alba Práxedes ◽

Rafael González ◽

Fernando Del Villar ◽

Alexander Gil-Arias

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Physical Education ◽

Control Group ◽

Evaluation Tool ◽

Systematic Observation ◽

Teaching Games For Understanding ◽

Post Test ◽

Toma De Decisiones ◽

School Recess ◽

Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a unit of basketball based on Teaching Games for Understanding model combined with a program of unstructured practice based on small-sided games (experimental group), in comparison to the only application of the unit (control group), on the decision-making and execution in Physical Education students. Participants were 31 students with ages between 12 and 14. The intervention was conducted over four weeks, developing eight PE lessons and eight school recess to unstructured practice. The decision-making and the execution of the pass action were measured by systematic observation, using the Game Performance Evaluation Tool instrument. Results showed in the experimental group, significantly higher values in post-test with respect to pre-test, in both variables (decison-making, p = .001; execution, p = .024). Regarding to the control group, these differences were found only in the decision-making (p = .021). Findings demonstrated that the joined application of a unit with unstructured practise is more effective to improve decision-making and skill execution that if students are expose only in the Physical Education lessons. Therefore, we recommend teachers promote opportunities to students to have experiences in school recess. Resumen: El propósito de este estudio fue analizar el efecto de una Unidad Didáctica de baloncesto basada en el modelo Enseñanza de los Juegos a través de la Comprensión, combinada con un programa de práctica no estructurada basado en juegos modificados (grupo experimental), en comparación con la aplicación únicamente de la Unidad Didáctica (grupo control), en la toma de decisiones y la ejecución en alumnos de Educación Física. Participaron 31 alumnos con edades entre 12 y 14 años. La intervención se realizó durante cuatro semanas, desarrollándose ocho clases de Educación Física y ocho recreos para la práctica no estructurada. La toma de decisiones y la ejecución fueron medidas a través de observación sistemática, usando el Instrumento de Evaluación del Rendimiento en el Juego. Los resultados mostraron en el grupo experimental, valores significativamente más altos en la evaluación final con respecto a la inicial, en ambas variables (toma de decisiones, p = .001; ejecución, p = .024).. Con respecto al grupo control, estas diferencias se encontraron solo en la toma de decisiones (p = .021). Los resultados demostraron que la aplicación conjunta de una Unidad Didáctica con práctica no estructurada es más efectiva para mejorar tanto la toma de decisiones como la ejecución de las habilidades, en vez de exponer a los alumnos solo a las clases de Educación Física. Por tanto, se recomienda que los profesores promuevan oportunidades de práctica en los recreos para los alumnos.

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Development of Team Cohesion and Sustained Collaboration Skills with the Sport Education Model

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11082348 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 2348 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Chun-Chieh Kao

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Teaching Strategy ◽

Team Cohesion ◽

Control Group ◽

Sport Education ◽

Team Adaptation ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Education Model ◽

Experimental Group

Physical education is crucial to the development of physical and social abilities. Team cohesion, nurtured in physical education, influences team performance and provides skills that students may translate into future social arenas. However, whether teaching strategy in physical education affects the development of team cohesion remains uncertain. The sport education model (SEM) enhances sport skills, rule knowledge, sport etiquette, and affective development through games and competition. The SEM has replaced many conventional physical education curricula in advanced countries. Therefore, this quasi-experimental pretest–post-test study investigated the effects of the SEM on team cohesion. Undergraduate volunteers from a Taiwanese university were divided into experimental and control groups for a 10-week basketball course taught using the SEM or direct instruction, respectively. Pretest and post-test questionnaires utilized a team cohesion scale, with subscales measuring teamwork, team adaptation, and interpersonal interaction. Experimental group (Mpre = 3.35 ± 0.42, Mpost = 3.98 ± 0.50) scores for overall team cohesion and the three subscales were significantly improved after the course; no significant improvement was noticed in the control group (Mpre = 3.23 ± 0.58, Mpost = 3.57 ± 0.57). Furthermore, all post-test scores for the experimental group (M = 3.98 ± 0.50) were higher than those for the control group (M = 3.57 ± 0.57). Therefore, the SEM is a feasible model for improving team cohesion and thus related social skills students may sustain into adulthood.

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How TGfU Influence on Students’ Motivational Outcomes in Physical Education? A Study in Elementary School Context

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105407 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5407

Author(s):

Vicente Gaspar ◽

Alexander Gil-Arias ◽

Fernando Del Villar ◽

Alba Práxedes ◽

Alberto Moreno

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

School Context ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Control Group ◽

Physically Active ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Small Side

The purpose of this study was to implement a comprehensive teaching program based on the principles of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) model and questioning, and to assess its consequences for students’ satisfaction of basic psychological needs, motivation, perceptions of ability and intention to be physically active during Physical Education lessons in primary education. A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Participants were 111 students from two different groups of fifth and sixth graders, all enrolled in one primary school. Participants were divided into experimental and control group. Experimental group experienced a TGfU unit, according to small side games and the questioning. Control group experienced a small side games unit, without questioning. Within-group results showed that experimental group students reported significantly higher mean scores in all dependents variables of the study, in both genders. Results showed that control group only reported significantly higher mean scores in intention to be physically active variable, also in both genders. The results demonstrate the need to implement didactic units under comprehensive pedagogical approaches to improve motivation and the intention to develop healthy lifestyle habits in female and male students. More researches are needed to support this evidence.

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Autonomy support, motivational climate, enjoyment and perceived competence in physical education: Impact of a hybrid teaching games for understanding/sport education unit

European Physical Education Review ◽

10.1177/1356336x18816997 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 36-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Alexander Gil-Arias ◽

Fernando Claver ◽

Alba Práxedes ◽

Fernando Del Villar ◽

Stephen Harvey

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Direct Instruction ◽

Autonomy Support ◽

Perceived Competence ◽

Motivational Climate ◽

Sport Education ◽

Teaching Games For Understanding ◽

Hybrid Teaching ◽

The Impact ◽

Instruction Model

The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of a hybrid teaching games for understanding (TGfU) and sport education (SE) physical education unit on autonomy support, perceived motivational climate, enjoyment and perceived competence, in comparison to a unit delivered via a traditional direct instruction model. A crossover design was utilized. Participants were 55 students divided into two groups. One group experienced a hybrid TGfU/SE unit first, followed by a unit of direct instruction. A second group experienced the units in the opposite order. The hybrid unit was designed according to the characteristics of SE (e.g. formal competition, seasons, team identity, roles, etc.) and learning tasks were designed to integrate the pedagogical principles of TGfU. Dependent variables were measured using validated questionnaires. Results showed that regardless of the order of intervention, students in the two groups reported significantly higher mean scores in interest in athletes’ input, praise for autonomous behavior, perceived competence, and enjoyment when they were taught using the hybrid TGfU/SE unit. The results demonstrate some initial evidence that a teacher’s employment of a hybrid TGfU/SE unit can encourage students to assume responsibilities and make independent decisions, which leads to them reporting greater enjoyment and perceived competence when compared to physical education lessons delivered via a traditional direct instruction model.

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“E a gente teve que aprender a conviver”: meninas e futsal escolar

MOTRICIDADES Revista da Sociedade de Pesquisa Qualitativa em Motricidade Humana ◽

10.29181/2594-6463-2021-v5-n1-secesp-p106-122 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 106-122

Author(s):

Antonio Jorge Martins Malvar ◽

Osmar Moreira de Souza Junior

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Public School ◽

Physical Education ◽

Sport Education ◽

Teaching Games For Understanding ◽

Teaching Models ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Teacher Researcher ◽

Inductive Analysis

Resumo O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a participação das meninas de uma turma de 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental na prática do futsal nas aulas de Educação Física de uma escola pública do município de Feira de Santana-BA. Utilizamos uma unidade didática da modalidade futsal, com aplicação dos modelos de ensino dos esportes Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) e Sport Education, acompanhada de registros em diários de aula pelo professor-pesquisador. Após a coleta e leitura do corpus de análise, os dados foram categorizados através de uma análise indutiva, sendo que para o presente estudo apresentamos as categorias “Conquistas e superações vivenciadas pelas meninas” e “Dificuldades e desafios enfrentados pelas meninas”.Palavras-chave: Educação Física Escolar. Ensino Fundamental. Futsal. Meninas. “And we had to learn to live together”: girls and school futsal Abstract The research objective was to analyze the participation of girls from a class of 6th grade of elementary school in futsal practice in Physical Education classes at a public school in the municipality of Feira de Santana – BA. We use a didactic unit of the futsal modality, with application of the teaching models of sports Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Sport Education, accompanied by records in class diaries by the teacher-researcher. After collecting and reading the analysis corpus, the data were categorized through an inductive analysis, and for the present study the categories “Achievements and overcoming experienced by girls” and “Difficulties and challenges faced by girls” are presented.Keywords: School Physical Education. Elementary School. Futsal. Girls. “Y tuvimos que aprender a vivir juntos”: niñas y fútbol sala en la escuela Resumen El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la participación de niñas de una clase de 6° de primaria en la práctica de fútbol sala en las clases de Educación Física de un colegio público del municipio de Feira de Santana – BA. Usamos una unidad didáctica de la modalidad de fútbol sala, con aplicación de los modelos de enseñanza Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) y Sport Education, acompañada de registros en los diarios de clase del docente-investigador. Luego de recolectar y leer el corpus de análisis, los datos fueron categorizados mediante un análisis inductivo, y para el presente estudio se presentan las categorías “Logros y superaciones vividas por niñas” y “Dificultades y desafíos que enfrentan las niñas”.Palabras clave: Educación Física Escolar. Enseñanza Fundamental. Fútbol Sala. Niñas.

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O APRIMORAMENTO DAS CAPACIDADES FÍSICAS VELOCIDADE, POTÊNCIA E AGILIDADE ATRAVÉS DO TREINAMENTO DE FLEXIBILIDADE

Revista Científica JOPEF ◽

10.34059/ciejop.2019v27i1-14 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 156-170

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Field Research ◽

Control Group ◽

Power Performance ◽

Jump Test ◽

Post Test ◽

Long Jump ◽

Flexibility Training ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Physical Capacities

The objective of this research was to analyze whether flexibility training can improve agility, speed, and power performance, during physical education classes or not. This is a quantitative, descriptive and field research, with 5th grade students duly enrolled at Prof.ª Hilda Romazini Melo School, União da Vitória- PR, in the year 2018. In order to perform the study, the students were divided into two different samples, sample A for the experimental group, which did flexibility training for 8 weeks, and sample B, control group, both of them did the pre and post test of the physical capacities. In order to collect data, pre and post-tests were performed for each physical capacities analyzed: square agility test, to measure agility, Wells Bank to measure flexibility, 20-meter test to measure speed and Long Jump test to check power. Furthermore, it was observed that the training improved besides the flexibility, the power of the students in 100%. Nevertheless, it was possible to realize that the training helped the students to keep the speed and it is not possible to say whether the training benefits the agility of students or not. Thus, the research leaves the suggestion of giving sequence to its elaboration, since this subject, has extreme relevance and should gain prominence in Physical Education and related areas.

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Una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico solo mejora los niveles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable de condición física (An intermittent physical fitness teaching unit only improves cardior

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v38i38.73605 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 8-15

Author(s):

Santiago Guijarro-Romero ◽

Daniel Mayorga-Vega ◽

Carolina Casado-Robles ◽

Jesús Viciana

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Education ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Control Group ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Before And After ◽

Teaching Unit ◽

Experimental Group

El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar el efecto de una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico en Educación Física sobre los niveles de actividad física y capacidad cardiorrespiratoria entre estudiantes con un perfil saludable/no saludable de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. Ochenta estudiantes de 2º-3º curso de Educación Secundaria fueron asignados aleatoriamente al grupo control y grupo experimental. El grupo experimental, dividido en perfiles saludable/no saludable, realizó una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico para mejorar la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. El grupo control trabajó un contenido diferente durante el mismo tiempo y con la misma frecuencia, pero sin hacer hincapié en la mejora de la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria. Antes y después de la intervención, la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria se evaluó objetivamente mediante el test de ida y vuelta de 20 metros. Los niveles de actividad física fueron medidos objetivamente a través de un pulsómetro durante las clases de Educación Física. Ambos perfiles tuvieron mayores niveles de actividad física durante las clases de Educación Física que el grupo control (p < .001). Sin embargo, solo los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable mejoraron significativamente sus niveles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria tras la unidad didáctica (p < .01). Aunque una unidad didáctica intermitente de acondicionamiento físico parece tener un efecto similar en los niveles de actividad física de todos los perfiles de capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes, solo mejora la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria de los estudiantes con un perfil no saludable. Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of a Physical Education-based physical fitness intermittent teaching unit on physical activity levels and cardiorespiratory fitness among students with healthy/unhealthy cardiorespiratory fitness profile. Eighty students from 2º-3º grades of Secondary Education were randomly assigned to the control group and experimental group. The experimental group, divided into healthy/unhealthy profiles, performed a physical fitness intermittent teaching unit to improve the cardiorespiratory fitness. The control group worked a different content during the same time and with the same frequency, but without emphasizing cardiorespiratory fitness improvement. Before and after the teaching unit, students’ cardiorespiratory fitness was objectively measured by the 20-meter shuttle run test. Participants’ physical activity levels were measured objectively using a heart rate monitor during Physical Education lessons. Students from both profiles had higher physical activity levels during Physical Education lessons than the control group (p < .001). However, only students with an unhealthy cardiorespiratory fitness profile statistically improved their cardiorespiratory fitness levels after the teaching unit (p < .01). Although an intermittent physical fitness teaching unit seems to have similar effect on physical activity levels of students from all cardiorespiratory fitness profiles, it only improves the cardiorespiratory fitness of those with an unhealthy one.

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Applying the Personal and Social Responsibility Model-Based Program: Differences According to Gender between Basic Psychological Needs, Motivation, Life Satisfaction and Intention to be Physically Active

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16132326 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (13) ◽

pp. 2326 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Manzano-Sánchez ◽

Valero-Valenzuela ◽

Conde-Sánchez ◽

Chen

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Personal Responsibility ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Control Group ◽

Physically Active ◽

Personal And Social Responsibility ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of a program based on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) on the variables of responsibility, basic psychology needs, motivation, satisfaction with life and the intention to be physically active, as well as the differences of gender. The participants were 85 students (experimental group n = 35, 17 girls and control group n = 50, 28 girls). The students of the experimental group received the TPSR for 8 months within the physical education subject. The findings indicated an improvement in the experimental group in terms of personal responsibility and in the case of female students, in basic psychological needs and intrinsic motivation. In conclusion, the TPSR program can be integrated into the physical education curriculum in order to improve the personal responsibility of students and fulfill their motivation and satisfaction of basic psychological needs.

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