ERIC Number: EJ1432827
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
EISSN: EISSN-1543-2769
The Potential of Sport Education to Satisfy the Basic Psychological Needs of Children from Socially Vulnerable Backgrounds
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v43 n3 p472-482 2024
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine whether, drawing on the perception of their coaches, the application of the pedagogical model of sport education could be associated with satisfying the basic psychological needs of children from socially vulnerable backgrounds. Method: A 36-session sport education season was implemented within a community program for youths from disadvantaged environments. Three coaches, one researcher, and 31 children aged 9-11 years (17 boys and 14 girls) of diverse ethnicities participated. Qualitative data were obtained through four focus groups conducted during the program in addition to the research diary of the researcher, who played the role of participant observer. Results: The coaches observed a progressive evolution in the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs of competence, autonomy, relatedness, and the need referred to as novelty. Discussion/Conclusion: We may conclude that sport education can be a valuable tool to improve the satisfaction of these needs in children from socially vulnerable backgrounds.
Descriptors: Athletics, At Risk Students, Preadolescents, Disadvantaged Youth, Community Programs, Student Needs, Competence, Personal Autonomy, Interpersonal Relationship, Foreign Countries, Program Effectiveness, Athletic Coaches, Novelty (Stimulus Dimension)
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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