The Effects of a Cooperative Physical Education Program on Students' Social Skills

Authors: Goudas, Marios; Magotsiou, Evmorfia

Source: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Volume 21, Number 3, July 2009 , pp. 356-364(9)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

The present study examined the effect of a cooperative physical education program on students' social skills and attitudes toward group work. Four sixth grade classes were assigned either in an experimental (n = 57) or in a control group (n = 57). The experimental classes received a cooperative learning program. Students completed self- and peer forms of the Multisource Assessment of Children's Social Competence (Junttila, Voeten, Kaukiainen, & Vauras, 2006) and the Feelings Toward Group Work scales (Cantwell & Andrews, 2002) before and after the program. Results showed gains of the experimental classes on social skills and on preferences for group work.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10413200903026058

Affiliations: 1: University of Thessaly,

Publication date: 2009-07-01

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