TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH VOLLEYBALL PASSING SKILL TO CHILDREN 9-11 YEARS OLD

Authors

  • Eleni Zetou Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece
  • Nikolaos Vernadakis Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece
  • Fereniki Mountaki Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece
  • Anestis Giannakopoulos Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v8i1.4195

Keywords:

life skills, passing skill, volleyball, knowledge, perceptions, transfer

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of teaching life skills through the volleyball passing skill, of 44 primary school female children and their perceived satisfaction with the program. The sample was randomly assigned into two groups. The life skills group (LSG, n= 23) and the control group (CG, n= 21). All participants followed a six-week practice program aiming the passing skill learning. For the participants of LSG the program was combined with the components of goal setting, problem-solving and positive thinking. The control group received typical teaching and feedback provided by the PE teacher. All participants were evaluated in three measurements: pre-test, post-test and retention test. A qualitative evaluation (five main elements) of the passing technique, which was recorded by the digital camera, was used. Also, a common format for evaluating life skills knowledge perceptions and transfer (10-item questionnaire), which was developed in the Greek population by Papacharisis (2004) based on the work of Hogan (2000), and also a questionnaire for the perceived satisfaction of the students was used (Alexandris, Tsorbatzoudis & Grouios, 2004a, 2004b). Anova repeated measures show that participants of the LSG improved passing skill (p<.05) and showed a positive reception of the program by the students who learned interesting and useful things for their life in general, transferable to other aspects in their life, besides sports. The results of the study support the effectiveness of the life skills program that integrated volleyball passing skill learning, life skills improvement and participants’ perceived satisfaction of the program.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Eleni Zetou, Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece

    Eleni Zetou, Professor in Motor learning in Volleyball, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.

  • Nikolaos Vernadakis, Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece

    Nikolaos Vernadakis, Professor in New Technologies in Physical Education and Sports, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.

  • Fereniki Mountaki, Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece

    Fereniki Mountaki, MSc, in Physical Education, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, Volleyball Coach.

  • Anestis Giannakopoulos, Democritus University of Thrace, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Greece

    Anestis Giannakopoulos (PhD), Teaching Sociology and Volleyball, School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, National Volleyball coach.

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