PERCEIVED COMPETENCE AND ENJOYMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AMONG 6TH-GRADE STUDENTS – A CONTEXT-SPECIFIC APPROACH

Autors/ores

  • Eva Leibinger Department of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway
  • Rebekka Krogedal Buggeland Primary School & WANG UNG Private School, Sandnes, Norway

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v13i1.6458

Paraules clau:

mastery, joy, basketball, dance, outdoor activity, primary school students

Resum

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate 6th-grade students` perceived competence (PC) and enjoyment in physical education (PE) across three different contexts: basketball, dance and outdoor activities. We used the Intrinsic Motivation Index (IMI) to measure PC, alongside the modified Satisfaction in Sport Scale, following teaching sessions with basketball, dance and outdoor activities as contexts for 6th-graders (N=37). Girls reported significantly higher PC in dance compared to boys, while no significant differences were found in basketball and outdoor activities. Girls showed significantly higher PC scores in outdoor activities compared to basketball, whereas boys scored significantly lower in PC for dance compared to basketball and outdoor activities. PC in PE accounted for 25% of enjoyment among 6th-grade students. The results provide a more nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding PC and enjoyment in PE. Preparing and implementing each teaching session with carefully selected content, teaching methods and organizational forms may contribute to a high level of mastery and enjoyment, which in turn may enhance positive motivational processes and foster lifelong interest in physical activity among students.

 

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Biografies de l'autor/a

  • Eva Leibinger, Department of Education and Sport Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway

    Eva Leibinger is an Associate Professor in Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Stavanger. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the Hungarian University of Sport Science. Leibinger has research topics such as students` learning in physical education, physical education teachers` professional development and school physical activity.

  • Rebekka Krogedal, Buggeland Primary School & WANG UNG Private School, Sandnes, Norway

    Rebekka Krogedal is a physical education teacher for primary and lower secondary students in Norway. She is newly graduated and has 3 years' teaching experience.

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2026-01-07

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Vol. 13 Núm. 1 (2026)

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