Psychological Advances in Physical Education and Sport Teaching (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Educational Psychology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2024 | Viewed by 1987

Special Issue Editor

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

It is important to offer today's society a quality physical and sports education based on empirical scientific evidence. The current Special Issue of Behavioral Sciences, the second edition of the “Psychological Advances in Physical Education and Sport Teaching”, provides an opportunity to submit high-quality research focused on new advances and psychological approaches to physical education and sport teaching, including artificial intelligence. There is room for research on different psychological and behavioral aspects of the physical education classroom, such as those related to teaching, social variables, motivational variables, and academic performance, among others. In addition, studies that address the influence and relationship of different psychological variables of students and their relationship with the practice of physical activity outside the classroom, during their free time, are welcome. In addition, research on different aspects of promoting moderate and vigorous physical activity for students, inside and outside school, as well as for the creation of healthy and permanent physical exercise habits is also important in this Special Issue. It is also intended to have a special impact on innovation, as well as the application of pedagogical models in the classroom. The papers about the validation process instruments and tools used to measure and evaluate physical education (i.e., including the validation of the instrument and the process of reliability) are also welcome, as well as systematic review articles and meta-analyses. Finally, this Special Issue will also include research that reflects this proposal, but in the context of sports learning.

Dr. Antonio Granero-Gallegos
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • physical education
  • physical activity and sport
  • teaching
  • motivation
  • validation
  • classroom and extracurricular physical activities
  • health education
  • artificial intelligence

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Enhancing University Students’ Motivation in Basketball Courses through Tactical Games Model
by Jiaxu Wang, Chen Soon Chee and Shamsulariffin Samsudin
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 515; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070515 - 21 Jun 2024
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As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, universities face challenges such as diminished student physical fitness and a decreased interest in physical education courses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the tactical games model (TGM) in enhancing university students’ motivation [...] Read more.
As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, universities face challenges such as diminished student physical fitness and a decreased interest in physical education courses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the tactical games model (TGM) in enhancing university students’ motivation in basketball courses, using a comparison control group taught using the direct instruction model (DIM). Additionally, this research delves into the motivational dynamics explained by self-determination theory, aiming to identify key factors influencing student engagement and participation. A total of 141 sophomore university students were analyzed and divided into an experimental group (68 students) and a control group (73 students). The participants engaged in an 8-week teaching intervention program. To assess motivation, the Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II) was administered both before the start and one week after the conclusion of the intervention. Differences in motivation and subscale scores between the TGM and DIM groups were evaluated using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results of the study demonstrated that the TGM significantly enhanced university students’ motivation (SDI: F = 6.949; p = 0.009; η² = 0.049). Furthermore, TGM enhanced scores on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation sub-scales more effectively than the DIM. These findings advocate for the adoption of TGM by university instructors as a potent tool to elevate student motivation, emphasizing the importance of focusing on both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational elements within physical education programs. Full article
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Development of Mental Toughness among Basketball Sports School Students
by Eimantas Pocius and Romualdas Malinauskas
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040314 - 11 Apr 2024
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The development of mental toughness in student athletes within sports schools is crucial for identifying strengths and improving weaknesses to optimize performance. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a mental toughness development program for basketball sports school students. Sixty-two male student [...] Read more.
The development of mental toughness in student athletes within sports schools is crucial for identifying strengths and improving weaknesses to optimize performance. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a mental toughness development program for basketball sports school students. Sixty-two male student athletes, aged 15.83 ± 0.37 years, participated, with 30 in the experimental group and 32 in the control group. They completed the Mental Toughness Questionnaire 48 (MTQ48) before and after the 6-week intervention program. Pearson’s correlations were calculated for study variables. A repeated measures MANOVA followed by one-way ANOVA analyzed differences in mental toughness skills between groups and over time. Results showed a significant effect of the intervention program on mental toughness skills, with small and medium effect sizes. Post-program, the experimental group exhibited higher levels of various skills compared to controls, including skills related to challenge, commitment, emotional control, life control, overall control, self-confidence in interpersonal interactions, self-confidence in one’s abilities, overall self-confidence, and total MTQ48. These findings underscore the utility of interventions for enhancing mental toughness among basketball sports school students, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches in such intervention programs. Full article
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