Analysis of teaching physical education to second-grade students using sport education |
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| Authors: | Todd Estel Layne Peter Andrew Hastie |
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| Institution: | 1. Health and Sport Sciences, University of Memphis, 106 Field House, Memphis, TN 38152, USA;2. School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, 301 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849-5323, USA |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this article was to provide an account of second-grade students and teachers, as well as a non-participant observer, after they participated in a season of Sport Education. For a total of 12 lessons, students participated in a season of developing throwing and catching and kicking skills. Interviews were conducted at the conclusion of the season to collect data from students and teachers regarding their experience. Field notes from the non-participant observer were also recorded. Although Sport Education is commonly introduced to students no earlier than the fourth grade, results revealed that there is the potential for introducing Sport Education to students as early as the second grade, a year in which the children typically turn eight years old. It is suggested that future studies of Sport Education with second-grade students could potentially enhance the learning experience of physical education students at the beginning of their school career. |
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| Keywords: | Sport Education primary students physical education |
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