Learning Strategies Focused on Decision Making and Collaboration on Physical Education

Abstract

This research analyzes the voices of university students of sport sciences during the implementation of strategies to support autonomy and collaboration in gymnastic learning, from the perspectives of self-determination, self-control, and self-regulation. The methodology is qualitative and the self-reflective journals with their narrative are the tool to collect information. The strategy is well appreciated both in terms of the structure of the work plan and in the guidance of the tasks. The evolution of motivation, autonomy, collaboration, and achievements is highly valued throughout the process. However, the final assessment, despite having little effect on the grade, produces pressure and anxiety in students, so that self-control decreases, action is impaired, and the motivation achieved in the learning process is distorted. Further studies are needed to design coping strategies to help students maintain their motivation and confidence and to decrease students’ resistance to assessment tasks.

New Developments in Physical Education and Sport

“…Ávalos-Ramos and Martínez-Ruiz [ 26 ] designed a qualitative study with 38 students who were in the first year of a bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences of a Spanish university and were enrolled in the Gymnastic and Artistic Skills course. The methodological design consisted of 13 practical learning sessions on the subject mentioned, in which a support strategy for autonomy in collaboration was implemented.…”

Flash Card Learning Media in Physical Education Improves Students' Locomotor Movement Skills

“…The cognitive aspect occurs when in the learning process, there is an element of strategy (Gilbert et al, 2023). Strategy in PE, trains students' thinking processes to achieve their goals when competing in PE learning (Ávalos-Ramos & Ruiz, 2020). Competition in PE is fostered through play, including big ball games, small ball games, and sports games, which are also known as traditional games (Ribas et al, 2023).…”