Popularity and Common Issues of Teaching Sports Games at Elementary Schools in Slovakia

Němec, Miroslav; Adamčák, Štefan; Marko, Michal

doi:10.18276/cej.2022.1-08

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“…Incorporating fun and meaningful activity like "traditional" games during physical education can serve as alternative strategy to promote physical activity [29]. According Existing evidence shows that games are popular among male and female physical education teachers in Slovakia (58.02%; n = 653) [30]. Athletics and gymnastics inscribe 260 teachers (19.99%) out of 1300 (100%).…”

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Teachers’ preferences of teaching primary physical education: curriculum preferences

Adamčák

Marko²,

Bartík

2023

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Background and Study Aim. Physical education teachers play an important role in helping students to understand the importance of physical activity. By maximizing physical activity time in physical education, physical education teachers can influence physical activity needs of students. The present study was aimed at analysing and comparing teachers’ preferences of teaching primary physical education. Material and Methods. Survey instrument (teachers’ preferences) was carried out five months (May – September, 2022) through an intentional sampling with survey group size of 1300 physical education teachers of primary education: (i) Preschool and elementary pedagogy (50.76%, n = 660), (ii) Related pedagogy (49.24%, n = 640). Pearson correlation coefficient (r), chi-square test (χ2) (inferential) and descriptive statistics were used to analyse and compare the data. Results. Physical education is often viewed as a marginal subject within the curriculum, however after analysing the data, on average, 63.54% (n = 826) of survey group believes that physical education is just as important as any other school subject (p ˂ .01). According to 52% (n = 676) of survey group, games are popular teaching activity in physical education (p ˂ .01). About 40.50% (n = 526) of survey group does not enjoy teaching dance in physical education (p ˂ .01). About 37.55% (n = 488) of survey group considers teaching health and fitness as demanding (p ˃ .05) and athletics and gymnastics (36.06%, n = 468) as undemanding (p ˂ .01). Conclusions. Primary physical education is an important component of curriculum and provides unique challenges for those involved with its teaching.

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Teachers’ preferences of teaching primary physical education: curriculum preferences

Adamčák

Marko²,

Bartík

2023

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“…In a survey conducted by Adamčák, Kozaňáková & Kollár (2018) in selected regions of Slovakia among teachers of physical and sports education at the 2nd grade of primary schools (n = 151), the popularity of teaching TU sport games was evident, with up to 65 % of teachers expressing a preference for this TU. Moreover, research studies from the perspective of pupils, including those by Slezák & Melicher (2008) and Antala, Labudová, Šimonek & Strešková et al (2012), as well as Nemec & Adamčák (2013), emphasize that TUs with content focused on movement or sports games are highly popular among students.…”

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The Opinions of Primary School Teachers on Teaching Physical Education and Sports According to Their Qualifications

2023

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport

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Introduction: This survey aimed to assess and compare the views of primary-level physical and sports education teachers regarding the teaching of thematic units (TU) in ISCED 1. We specifically examined variations in opinions based on teachers' educational backgrounds, seeking to gain insights into diverse perspectives and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of teaching practices in this context.Materials and Methods: The survey included teachers from the Prešov and Košice regions of Slovakia, totalling 341 participants, representing 8.17 % of the teacher population. Age distribution ranged from under 30 to over 50, with 63 men (18.48 %) and 278 women (81.52 %). Two groups were identified: the 1st group with a master's degree in elementary and preschool pedagogy (or equivalent), and the 2nd group with a full university education in a related field or a bachelor's degree. The survey, conducted in 2023, utilized both distributed and electronic formats. Statistical analysis involved percentages, the χ2 test, and correlation assessments for questions on thematic unit popularity and difficulty.Results: In the results section, it was found that manipulative, preparatory, and sports games was the most popular thematic units among teachers, chosen by more than half of the respondents from both surveyed groups. Conversely, psychomotor and health-oriented exercises were identified as the least popular TU. Basic movement skills were considered the least demanding TU in terms of teaching, while psychomotor and health-oriented exercises were perceived as the most demanding.Discussion: In terms of statistical significance, we have not noticed any significant differences when comparing responses of teachers with a degree in another field or a bachelor's degree in the field of elementary and preschool pedagogy and teachers with a master's degree in the field of elementary and preschool pedagogy. Notably, we identified a very strong direct correlation between the most demanding taught Thematic Unit (TU) and the least popular taught TU. Furthermore, our observations revealed a very strong indirect correlation between the most demanding and the least demanding taught TU.

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“…Both corporate similarly equally in many sports. The students determine the entire perceptive and non-percepptive capabilities on the phase of sports (Nemec, Adamčák & Marko, 2022). In this connection, it is the most vital, essential and detrmining facet of anyone life.…”

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“…Physical activity is the main and the most important subject for physical and health teachers and students. They also connect students in many sports and give them the task and work to do to play a vital role at many specific events (Nemec, Adamčák & Marko, 2022). In this connection, the sports increases and extends mental strength and physical wellness both are most important for physical appearance and skill and knowledge of students.…”

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The Impact of Physical Activity in Development of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Skills of Physical Education Students

Manzoor

Ansari

Soomro

2022

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This study aimed to find out the impact of physical activity in development of cognitive and non-cognitive skills of the physical education students. All male and female physical education students at northern Panjab were the population of current study. Thus, there is dire need to carry-out pragmatic research on theme of sports education and its relationship with cognitive and non-cognitive skills. The Likert scale was used for data collection which cover all aspect of sports and validity and reliability was done accordingly. The collected data was then put into SPSS to tabulate and arrange the data to attain the desired results. Findings of this study revealed that the score of participants and non-participants at both ends between male and female was different. Findings further revealed that the physical activity played a partial role between sports, cognitive and non-cognitive skills among youth of physical education. The physical activity was tested positive and significant in relationship with sports and cognitive skills. This study thus confirmed the significant connection between physical activity and sports in-between cognitive and non-cognitive skills.

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Popularity and Common Issues of Teaching Sports Games at Elementary Schools in Slovakia

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Teachers’ preferences of teaching primary physical education: curriculum preferences

Teachers’ preferences of teaching primary physical education: curriculum preferences

The Opinions of Primary School Teachers on Teaching Physical Education and Sports According to Their Qualifications

The Impact of Physical Activity in Development of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Skills of Physical Education Students

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