Incidence of cooperative learning on sport satisfaction in adolescent soccer players

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence of a training program based on cooperative learning for 8 weeks on sport satisfaction in adolescent soccer players. A quasi-experimental design with a control group was carried out for 8 weeks. The sample was composed of 50 adolescent soccer players aged between 13 and 17 years (M= 15.69, SD= 1.27), 25 athletes participated in each group. The Cooperative Learning and Sports Satisfaction Questionnaire was used. The results reflected that in the experimental group there were significant differences in social skills, group processing, promoter interaction and boredom (P < .001), positive interdependence (P < .01) and individual responsibility and satisfaction or fun (P < .05), while in the control group there were no differences. In conclusion, soccer coaches who promote cooperative training raise the levels of sports satisfaction as fun and reduce boredom in their practices.