School-Based TGfU Volleyball Intervention Improves Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Primary School Students: A Cluster-Randomized Trial

Stojanović, Darko; Momčilović, Vladimir; Zadražnik, Marko; Ilić, Igor; Konicanin, Admira; Padulo, Johnny; Russo, Luca; Stojanović, Toplica

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“…This suggests that the combination of structured PA and potentially sensitive periods in child development may contribute to improved speed performance in this age group. However, on the other hand, Stojanović et al (2023) compared the effects of a 16-week Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) volleyball intervention in students aged 13 ± 3.7 years, and also found a statistically significant improvement in speed in the 30-m sprint test ( p = 0.019).…”

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Petrušič,

Novak

2024

Front. Physiol.

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 16-week school-based physical activity (PA) intervention on physical fitness (PF) (speed, hand-eye coordination, flexibility) of 8– to 9-year-olds.Methods: A total of seventy-eight boys and girls (boys: n = 45, aged 8.4 ± 4.9 years; girls: n = 42, aged 8.6 ± 0.5 years) from a school in Slovenia were randomly assigned to either a group with an after-school PA program (EXP) or a control group (CON) that participated exclusively in mandatory physical education (PE). The EXP group engaged in the extracurricular PA program for 60 min twice a week for 16 weeks, concurrent with regular PE classes. The program primarily involved elementary PE games that included elements of athletics (e.g., skipping, push- off running, hopping, crossstepping, and jumping) and gymnastics (e.g., handstand, forward roll, backward roll, hand support jumps, squat jump on a vault box, climbing on horizontal bars, incline benches and ropes, crawling, and jumping rope). Standardized tests appropriate for this age group were used to assess PF, including the sit and reach test (SAR), the 30-meter sprint, and the alternate hand wall toss test at distances of 1.0 and 2.0 m (AHWT 1.0 and 2.0).Results: There was a significant group-time interaction for SAR test (EXP group increase: +1.6 cm, +6.3%; CON group decrease: −0.1 cm, −0.4%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.361), and the 30 m sprint (EXP group improvement: −0.4 s, −6.3%; CON group decrease: +0.1 s, +1.6%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.193). Similarly, the EXP group improved by +2.1 points (+25.6%) in the 1.0 m wall throw with the alternating hand, while the CON group showed only minimal changes (−0.2 points, −2.4%; p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.545). No significant interaction was found for the 2.0 m toss (EXP and CON group both −0.1 points, −2.6%; p = 0.888, ηp2 = 0.001). Post-hoc analyses with paired t-tests revealed that the EXP group showed significant improvements in SAR test (p < 0.001), 30 m sprint (p < 0.001) and AHWT 1.0 test (p < 0.001), while the CON group showed no significant changes in SAR test (p = 0.533), 30 m sprint (p = 0.150), AHWT 1.0 test (p = 0.186) and AHWT 2.0 test (p = 0.430).Discussion: The results of the study showed that the extracurricular program with only two additional weekly sessions significantly improved the components of PF in 8- to 9-year olds. Significant improvements were observed in the areas of flexibility, speed and coordination, as shown in the SAR test, 30-meter sprint and 1.0-meter handwall toss tests. However, no similar improvements were observed in the 2.0-meter handwall toss, which illustrates the specific areas of impact of the program.

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Petrušič,

Novak

2024

Front. Physiol.

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“…At the school level, in this case elementary school, middle school and middle school , the material for the sport of volleyball has been included in the Physical Education, Sports and Health curriculum so that this sport must be taught to students at school (Stojanović et al, 2023). Volleyball is a team game, involving more than one player so that the game can run well (Batez et al, 2021).…”

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Application Of A Scientific Approach To Improve Learning Outcomes In The Mini Volleyball Game (Classroom Action Research on Grade VI Students of SD Negeri 72 Lubuklingau Academic Year 2022/2023)

Adiputra,

Simamora

2024

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The aim of this research is to apply a scientific approach to improve learning outcomes in the game of mini volleyball for class VI students at SD Negeri 72 Lubuk Linggau in 2023. Classroom Action Research uses an approach that lasts 2 cycles, each cycle has one meeting consisting of planning, implementing actions, observing and reflecting. The research subjects were 32 students in class V I of SD Negeri 72 Lubuklinggau , with 15 male students and 17 female students . While the data collection methods used were observation and performance tests, data processing used descriptive percentages. Student learning outcomes increased in cycle I with an average score of 68 and increased in cycle II with an average student score of 83. Likewise, the percentage of students who succeeded in each cycle also increased. With a percentage of success results of 47% (15 students) in cycle I then 94% (30 students) in cycle II. Thus, it can be concluded that the scientific approach can improve the learning outcomes of the mini volleyball game in class V I students at SD Negeri 72 Lubuklinggau in the 2022/2023 academic year . The suggestion is that a scientific approach should be an alternative choice in playing mini volleyball for physical education and health teachers.

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The Effect of the Sports Club Model on the Physical Fitness Improvement of Female Students at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

Dao,

2024

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism

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Introduction. The traditional physical education (PE) model faces challenges in engaging students actively. This study investigates the effectiveness of a sports club-based PE model in improving the physical fitness of female students at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC). The primary objective is to assess the effect of this model on overall fitness development, compared to the conventional PE program. Material and methods. The study involved 128 healthy female students divided into an experimental group (EG, n = 68) and a control group (CG, n = 60). The EG participated in a sports club-based model, with activities ranging from Jianzi to volleyball, while the CG followed the standard PE curriculum. The study was conducted over a semester with both pre- and post-intervention fitness assessments. Fitness metrics, such as grip strength, sit-ups, standing long jump, and 30 m sprint, were evaluated using standardized testing methods. Results. After the intervention, the EG demonstrated significant improvements across all fitness tests compared to the CG. Notable gains were observed in sit-up performance (EG: 39.08%, CG: 23.71%) and grip strength (EG: 24.27%, CG: 15.23%). Reductions in sprint times and agility enhancements were also more pronounced in the EG, indicating the greater overall effect of the sports club model on physical fitness development. Conclusions. The sports club-based PE model offers a more engaging and effective approach to improving physical fitness in female university students. Its integration into the university curriculum could lead to broader health benefits and enhance students’ motivation towards regular physical activity.

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School-Based TGfU Volleyball Intervention Improves Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Primary School Students: A Cluster-Randomized Trial

Cited by 5 publications

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A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

A 16-week school-based intervention improves physical fitness in Slovenian children: a randomized controlled trial

Application Of A Scientific Approach To Improve Learning Outcomes In The Mini Volleyball Game (Classroom Action Research on Grade VI Students of SD Negeri 72 Lubuklingau Academic Year 2022/2023)

The Effect of the Sports Club Model on the Physical Fitness Improvement of Female Students at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

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