A Study on Physical Education Outcomes and Motor Competence Based on Students’ Sports Interests in School Settings

Syahruddin; Muhammad Syahrul Saleh; Muh. Sahib Saleh

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v17i1.73660

Authors

Syahruddin Universitas Negeri Makassar Author
Muhammad Syahrul Saleh Universitas Negeri Makassar Author
Muh. Sahib Saleh Universitas Negeri Makassar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i1.73660

Keywords:

Sports Interest, Motor Competence, Physical Education Outcomes, Student Engagement, Curriculum Development.

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between sports interest, motor competence, and physical education outcomes in secondary school students. The primary aim was to examine how students' interest in sports influences their motor skills development and subsequent performance in physical education (PE) classes. A quantitative descriptive-correlational approach was employed, involving a sample of 300 students from six secondary schools. Data were collected through a Sports Interest Inventory, Motor Competence Assessment, and a Physical Education Outcomes Questionnaire. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between sports interest and motor competence, with students demonstrating higher levels of sports interest exhibiting better motor skills. Furthermore, students' sports interests and motor competence were found to significantly impact their engagement, skill achievement, and attitudes toward PE. The study highlights the importance of fostering sports interest in improving not only motor competence but also the overall experience and outcomes in PE. These findings emphasize the need for educators to consider students' interests and provide a variety of sports options to enhance engagement and motivation in physical education. The study’s results have important implications for curriculum development and teaching strategies, advocating for the integration of students' sports interests to support their physical and mental growth. Future research should explore the role of social influences, such as peer and family support, and employ longitudinal designs to further investigate the long-term effects of sports interest and motor competence on physical education outcomes.

References

Barnett, L. M., Lai, S. K., Veldman, S. L. C., Hardy, L. L., Cliff, D. P., Morgan, P. J., ... & Okely, A. D. (2021). Correlates of gross motor competence in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 51(4), 639–665. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01309-2

Biddle, S. J., Asare, M., & Whitehead, M. (2014). Physical activity and mental health: A review of reviews. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(7), 545-551.

Biddle, S. J. H., & Asare, M. (2016). Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: A review of reviews. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(13), 832-839.

Chen, W., Hammond-Bennett, A., Hypnar, A. J., Mason, S. A., & Zlamney, K. (2014). Health-related physical fitness and physical activity in elementary school students. BMC Public Health, 14, 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-31

Coppens, E., De Meester, A., Tallir, I., & Haerens, L. (2021). Motivational dynamics in physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Psychology of Sports and Exercise, 56, 102010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsports.2021.102010

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Press.

Fortier, M. S., Vallerand, R. J., & Guay, F. (2012). Academic motivation and physical education. Journal of Sports & Exercise Psychology, 34(4), 439-450.

Haerens, L., Kirk, D., Cardon, G., & De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2018). A review of research on the relationship between physical activity and motivation in children and adolescents. Educational Psychology Review, 30(2), 237-267.

Heidari, M., Kimiagar, M., & Baghery, N. (2018). The effect of social desirability bias on self-reported measures in health-related surveys. Journal of Health Education Research & Development, 36(4), 550-555.

Jaakkola, T., Yli-Piipari, S., Huotari, P., Watt, A., & Liukkonen, J. (2017). Fundamental movement skills and physical fitness as predictors of physical activity: A 6-year follow-up study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 27(11), 1501–1507. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12739

Kirk, D. (2010). Physical education futures. Routledge.

Liu, Y., Liu, D., & Wang, J. (2023). The influence of teacher autonomy support on students’ physical education outcomes: The mediating role of motivational regulation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), 1781. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031781

Lonsdale, C., Sabiston, C. M., & Raedeke, T. D. (2016). The role of peer and family support in shaping physical activity engagement and motor competence. Psychology of Sports and Exercise, 23, 128-138.

López-Gil, J. F., Brazo-Sayavera, J., García-Hermoso, A., & Smith, L. (2020). Levels of physical activity among children and adolescents in Europe: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(7), 2345. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072345

Lundqvist, C., Sandin, S., & Carlsson, H. (2019). Family support and children's physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16(1), 44-50.

Martin, S. B., Williams, L., & Hannon, J. C. (2018). The influence of sports interest and motivation on physical activity and physical education outcomes. Journal of Sports Behavior, 35(2), 212-223.

Ntoumanis, N., Taylor, I. M., & Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C. (2017). Motivation in physical education: A self-determination theory perspective. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 87(4), 587-605.

Robinson, L. E., Stodden, D. F., Barnett, L. M., Lopes, V. P., Logan, S. W., Rodrigues, L. P., & D’Hondt, E. (2015). Motor competence and its effect on positive developmental trajectories of health. Sports Medicine, 45(9), 1273–1284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0351-6

Robinson, L. E., & Goodway, J. D. (2016). Development of motor competence and its impact on physical activity. Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, 21(3), 265-277.

Rosenberg, M., Smith, R. E., & Whitehead, M. (2018). Objective measures of physical activity and motor competence in youth. Journal of Sports & Exercise Psychology, 40(3), 134-142.

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2020). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 61, 101860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2020.101860

Sallis, J. F., Owen, N., & Fisher, E. B. (2016). Ecological models of health behaviour. In Health behaviour: Theory, research, and practice (5th ed., pp. 43-64). Jossey-Bass.

Schmidt, M., Tolkamp, P., & McKee, K. (2017). Long-term effects of motor competence on physical activity in children and adolescents. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 14(1), 1-9.

Vasconcellos, D., Parker, P. D., Hilland, T., Cinelli, R., Owen, K. B., Kapsal, N., ... & Lonsdale, C. (2019). Self-determination theory applied to physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111(7), 1281–1302. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000324

Vella, S. A., Cliff, D. P., & O'Connell, E. (2019). The role of physical activity and motor competence in promoting engagement in physical education. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111(5), 865-876.

World Health Organization (2022). Physical activity factsheets for the 28 European Union Member States of the WHO European Region. WHO Regional Office for Europe. https://www.who.int