Sports Build Character?!

Improving Self-Concept through Pencak Silat Learning

“…[12] The enrichment of social interaction in sport, the core teaching of physical education, where students have more chances to identify themselves and others so that they know how to think, act, and deal with various human behaviours as well as feelings. [13] It is such an interesting fact that this study proves sport activities to be influential to character building. Pencak Silat, as Indonesian cultural heritage, can be studied in terms of phylogenetic adaptation concept, or the so-called human ability to adjust with the environment.…”

“…Pencak Silat, as Indonesian cultural heritage, can be studied in terms of phylogenetic adaptation concept, or the so-called human ability to adjust with the environment. [13] From the point of view of cultural studies, Lutan says, adaptability concept is somebody's potential to learn from the environment containing social, cultural, and physical environment. This means that adaptability is basically an ability to sense and perceive issues so that people possessing this are easy to adjust to new conditions.…”

Analysing Character Education Values at SDIT Al-Qalam Through Song Lyrics

“…Character education in early childhood becomes basic foundation in developing social skills (aquilar & Tansini, 2012) and avoiding emergence of destructive attitude in the future (Rosmiati, 2014). Other research demonstrates that children with good moral character at an early age will be able to solve their problems better in adolescence and adulthood (Doty, 2006). Therefore, educators must be more creative in utilizing attractive, exciting, innovative learning method.…”

Character Development Through Youth Sport: High School Coaches’ Perspectives about a Character-based Education Program

“…Playing for a coach whose philosophy is grounded solely in winning may contribute to negative outcomes among today's athletes (Farrey, 2009). For example, youth who had controlling and autocratic coaches reported less enjoyment and eventually dropped out of sport (Pelletier et al, 2001), whereas players having encouraging, supportive, and democratic coaches had positive, character-building sport experiences, such as reduced cheating and improved sportsmanship (Doty, 2006). Effective coach education programs help train coaches to promote a balance between athletes' scoreboard and life success (Cushion, Armour, & Jones, 2003), resulting in long-term positive outcomes, including improved character beyond the sport setting (Holt & Neely, 2011).…”