Physical Activity Levels and Body Mass Index in Sport Education. Is There a Difference?

Purpose: The goals of this study were: (1) to assess students' physical activity levels in a sport education season according to the phases of the model, adjusted for body mass index; (2) to uncover the contribution of the phases of the model to the World Health Organization recommendations; (3) to understand its impact in students with overweight/obesity. Methods: A total of 42 primary education students with a mean age of 10.68 ± 0.69 years, enrolled in one year 5 (10-11 years) and one year 6 (11-12 years). Physical Education lessons of the same school agreed to participate. Students in both groups experienced a 14-lesson learning unit in team handball through the sport education. Each participant wore an ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer to measure physical activity levels, counts/minute and steps counted. Cole and Lobstein cutoff points were used to determine groups based on body mass index (thin, normal-weight, overweight/obese). Results: The results showed that the overweight/obese group achieved scores for moderate to vigorous physical activity and sedentary time that were not significantly different from the normal-weight group. According to the phases, the preseason was the most active and contributed most to the World Health Organization recommendations in all groups. Conclusions: Sport education could be considered an appropriate pedagogical framework to help overweight/obese children achieve moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary scores similar to their normal-weight classmates. Key elements of sport education include performing roles, learning work routines, and having the autonomy to choose games/tasks, all of which promote physical activity amongst all students.

The Attitudinal Style and Its Potential for Hybridization with Other Pedagogical Models: A Narrative Review.

The 'Attitudinal Style' (AS) enhances the democratic and engaging learning process by improving student motivation and attitudes. Its adaptability, transferability, and applicability make it suitable for hybridization with other pedagogical models (PMs). This study explores the possibilities of blending AS with other PMs for classroom applications, emphasizing the use of formative and shared assessments to maximize efficiency. Adopting a Narrative Review methodology, the research delves into ten academic databases, identifying seven publications that meet the inclusion criteria for a detailed analysis. These publications propose pedagogical approaches for sports, body expression, natural environments, and physical conditioning. They highlight the potential of integrating AS with other PMs to not only enrich physical education (PE) experiences but also introduce innovative teaching methods for various physical activities. The evidence from these sources suggests that combining AS with other PMs serves as a robust strategy to enhance the overall educational experience in PE.

Efeitos dos modelos pedagógicos do esporte sobre desfechos cognitivos e de habilidades motoras: uma revisão sistemática / Effects of model-based sport teaching on students' cognitive and motor skills outcomes: a systematic review

RESUMO A presente revisão sistemática tem por objetivo identificar e sumarizar estudos que analisaram os efeitos de intervenções que utilizaram modelos de ensino do esporte (MEE) em aulas de educação física sobre desfechos cognitivos e habilidades motoras. Foram definidas seis bases como fontes de dados: (a) SportDiscus; (b) Scielo; (c) Web of Science; (d) Scopus; (e) ERIC e (f) PsycInfo. A pesquisa inicial foi realizada com os seguintes termos: "Pedagogical Model" OR, "Education Model" OR, "Teaching Games" AND, "Sports" AND, "Physical Education". Os 24 artigos analisados atenderam aos seguintes critérios: (a) estudos de intervenção com análise quantitativa ou mista; (b) realizados durante aulas de educação física; e, (c) com objetivo de verificar os efeitos dos modelos sobre os desfechos cognitivos ou de habilidades motoras. A análise de viés/qualidade dos estudos foi realizada a partir da escala PEDro. Foram encontradas intervenções com o Sport Education Model (SEM - 41,7%), Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU - 33,3%), Tactical Games (TG - 4,2%) e Modelos Híbridos (MH - 20,8%). Os resultados indicam efeitos positivos dos três modelos (SEM, TGfU/TG e MH) sobre a performance no jogo e tomada de decisão. O SEM ainda apresentou efeito positivo sobre envolvimento no jogo, conhecimento e execução de habilidades, sendo o MEE com mais desfechos com resultados positivos. Futuras investigações devem ter em conta os seguintes fatores intervenientes: sexo, nível de habilidade, grupos de ensino, experiência docente, tempo e conteúdo da unidade.

ABSTRACT This systematic review aims to identify and summarize studies that analyzed the effects of interventions that used sports teaching models (STM) in physical education classes on cognitive and motor skills outcomes. Six bases were defined as data sources: (a) SportDiscus; (b) Scielo; (c) Web of Science; (d) Scopus; (e) ERIC and (f) PsycInfo. The initial search was carried out with the following terms: "Pedagogical Model" OR, "Education Model", OR, "Teaching Games" AND, "Sports" AND, "Physical Education". The 24 articles analyzed met the following criteria: (a) intervention studies with quantitative or mixed analysis; (b) performed during physical education classes; and, (c) aim to verify the effects of STM on cognitive or motor skills outcomes. The analysis of bias/quality of the studies was performed based on the PEDro scale. Interventions were found with the Sport Education Model (SEM - 41.7%), Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU - 33.3%), Tactical Games (TG - 4.2%) and Hybrid Models (HM - 20.8%). The results indicate positive effects of the three models (SEM, TGfU/TG and HM) on game performance and decision-making. SEM still had a positive effect on game involvement, knowledge and skill execution, with STM with more outcomes with positive results. Future investigations should consider intervening factors such as sex, skill level, teaching groups, teacher experience, time and unit content.

Personal and social responsibility, achievement goals and perceptions of success in physical education / Responsabilidad personal y social, metas de logro y percepción de éxito en educación física

The aim was to analyze the possible effects of the application of the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) pedagogical model on three variables: 2x2 Achievement goal orientation, Perception of success and Personal and social responsibility. We proceeded with a quasi-experimental design with three repeated measures: pre-implementation, post-implementation and follow-up measure, and the presence of an experimental group and a non-equivalent control group. The implementation was carried out in a Physical Education context. A total of 265 students (53% boys) aged between 8 and 12 years old. Two statistical techniques were conducted, using repeated measures ANOVA and ANCOVA. The results allow us to conclude that the implementation of TPSR is able to increase the Social Responsibility dimension, with a small effect size. The data do not allow us to conclude robust changes in the rest of the variables and dimensions studied (AU)

El objetivo fue analizar los posibles efectos de la aplicación del Modelo del Responsabilidad Personal y Social (MRPS) en tres variables: Orientación de metas de logro 2x2, Percepción de éxito y Responsabilidad personal y social. Se procedió con un diseño cuasi-experimental de tres medidas repetidas: pre-implementación, post-implementación y medida de seguimiento, y presencia de un grupo experimental y de un grupo de control no equivalente. La implementación se llevó a cabo en un contexto de Educación Física. Participaron en el estudio un total de 265 estudiantes (53% varones) con edades comprendidas entre los 8 y los 12 años. Se utilizaron dos técnicas estadísticas, procediendo con ANOVA de medidas repetidas y con ANCOVA. Los resultados permiten concluir que la implementación del MRPS es capaz de incrementar la dimensión Responsabilidad Social, con un tamaño del efecto pequeño. Los datos no permiten concluir cambios robustos en el resto de las variables y dimensiones estudiadas (AU)

Teaching Games for Understanding in Game Performance and Psychosocial Variables: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trial.

Different authors have reported on the influence of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) intervention on game performance and psychosocial variables. This review aimed: (a) to explore the TGfU experimental studies; (b) to compare the effects of the TGfU vs. technical approach pedagogy on game performance; and (c) to determine the effect of the TGfU approach on game performance and psychosocial variables (motivational climate, task orientation, perceived competence and enjoyment). This systematic review with meta-analysis adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Four databases (PubMed, WOS, EBSCO and Google scholar metasearch) were searched. Study quality was measured with the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) score. Thirteen studies were included. A pooled analysis of all interventions demonstrated a large significant improvement in decision making for TGfU when compared to technical approach pedagogy (SMD = 5.93, I2 = 98%; CI (95%) = 2.15-9.71; p = 0.004) and no differences between groups for skill execution (SMD = 1.70; I2 = 8%; CI (95%) = -5.34-8.73; p = 0.60). The effect of a TGfU intervention on game performance is strong (decision making, execution skills and tactical skills). Moderate evidence is reported by psychosocial variables (motivational climate, task orientation, perception of motivation and achievement in physical education). In addition, it is unclear its effect on perceived competence, enjoyment, knowledge of the game and intention to be physically active. TGfU intervention could be an appropriate approach for males and females in the context of education or sport. There is a need for a greater number of studies.

News of the Pedagogical Models in Physical Education-A Quick Review.

In the last two decades, research has proliferated in the field of pedagogical models used in school Physical Education. The growth is so high that it is necessary to do a quick review to know which models currently exist and which are emerging. The objective of this work is to collect all the models or pedagogical approaches present in the scientific literature related to school Physical Education and to make known, to the scientific and academic community, its main purposes and characteristics. A quick review of the literature found in the Web of Science and Scopus databases has been carried out using "pedagogical model" and "Physical Education" as descriptors. The results revealed a total of 19 pedagogical approaches that record scientific evidence linked to their application in the classroom. It was detected that some models or approaches were more scientifically supported than others, as is the case for Cooperative Learning, Sports Education, or Teaching Games for Understanding, while others barely registered in international scientific literature. It was concluded that researchers need to work together with Physical Education teachers to analyze the effectiveness of all these approaches. School teachers are also encouraged to vary their pedagogical approach depending on the content they are working on and the positive effects they are looking for in the psychic, motor, affective-emotional, and social domains of the students. Finally, it is proposed to researchers who promote new models or approaches a greater clarity of these to facilitate their application in the field of school Physical Education, since some difficulty has been detected in the practical application of some approaches.

Influence of Hybrid Pedagogical Models on Learning Outcomes in Physical Education: A Systematic Literature Review.

Hybrid implementation of pedagogical models (PMs) helps to overcome the limitations of a single pedagogical model (PM) when it comes to improving student learning outcomes in physical education (PE). Empirical research on hybridizations has grown substantially in recent years, so the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the effects and mechanisms of different hybridizations on students' learning outcomes (i.e., motor, cognitive, affective, and social) in PE. Electronic databases, including ERIC, SCOPUS, EBSCO host, and Web of Science, were used to select intervention studies. After inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, 17 high-quality studies, published in English peer-reviewed journals, were assessed. Results show that there were seven different hybrid models having impacts on students' learning outcomes, which could be divided into four categories: (1) game performance and technical skills; (2) understanding of tactics and decision-making abilities; (3) motivation, autonomy, and confidence; (4) interpersonal skills, cooperative learning ability, and responsibility. Length of implementation and teachers' familiarity were the main factors that limit the implementation on hybridizations. Future research should consider quasi-experiments with control groups of hybrids versus single models to figure out the advantages of the hybrid model over the single model; including more evidence from different schools, regions, and countries is necessary.

Test de condición física: Modelo tradicional versus modelo de educación deportiva / Fitness Testing: Traditional Model Versus Sport Education Model

El objetivo fue comparar el uso de dos planteamientos metodológicos, el modelo tradicional (MT) y el Modelo de Educación Deportiva (MED), en la valoración de las capacidades físicas básicas con 118 estudiantes de 13 años (M = 12,81, DE = 0,74). Los resultados indicaron que el uso del MED produjo mayores puntuaciones en las variables autonomía, competencia, relación, y motivación intrínseca. Los varones se aburrieron más y las mujeres sintieron menor presión-tensión con el MED. Los resultados registrados por el profesor en todos los test mediante el MT se correspondían con los resultados registrados por los alumnos con el MED con una fiabilidad que oscilaba entre buena y excelente. Con base en la teoría de la autodeterminación, se sugiere que el uso del MED en la enseñanza y aplicación de los test de condición física puede producir beneficios sin perder fiabilidad en la valoración de la condición física. (AU)

The aim was to compare the use of two methodological approaches, the traditional model (TM) and the Sport Education Model (SEM) on the assessment of physical fitness with 118 students of 13 years old (M = 12.81, SD = 0.74). The results indicated that the use of the MED in physical fitness test administration produced higher scores on the variables autonomy, competence, relationship, and intrinsic motivation. Males became more bored and females felt less pressure-tension with the SEM. Fitness assessment from both methodological approaches were similar, indicating good reliability in data collection. Based on the self-determination theory, the results of this study suggest that the use of the SEM in fitness testing can produce benefits in the students without losing reliability in fitness testing. (AU)

Impact of two sport education units on learning outcomes in primary school / Impacto de dos unidades didácticas de educación deportiva sobre objetivos de aprendizaje en educación primaria / Impacto de dúas unidades didáticas de educação esportiva nos objetivos de aprendizagem do ensino fundamental

The purposes of the study were (a) to explore the effect of two-Sport Education units (basketball and floorball) on game performance and game knowledge of Primary Education students according to their skill level, and (b) to know whether there were differences according to the sport taught (basketball and floorball). The participants were 33 students from two primary school classes. This study followed a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were obtained through a cuasi-experimental pretest-posttest design. Qualitative data were obtained after the intervention. Two teaching units (basketball and floorball) were applied in two different classes, one class experienced the basketball unit and the other the floorball unit and vice versa. We analysed game performance variables (decision making, skill execution, game performance, game involvement) and game knowledge. Students' performance was also measured using qualitative data which were collected through two methods: (a) experts' analysis on game performance of students, and (b) students' and teacher's perception of students´ performance with Sport Education. The results were affected both the sport taught and the skill level of students. The teacher emphasized that it was very complex for the primary students to understand some tactical and technical concepts, especially in floorball. At the primary level, student previous experience with the content and skill level conditioned the results in the variables related with game performance and knowledge. It is suggested that enacting Sport Education units of invasion games with implement such as floorball, at the primary level, might require more explicit instruction and longer teaching units in order to guarantee a minimum level of technical and tactical improvement. (AU)

Los objetivos del estudio fueron: (a) explorar el efecto de dos unidades didácticas de educación deportiva (baloncesto y floorball) sobre el rendimiento de juego y el conocimiento de alumnado de educación primaria, de acuerdo con su nivel de habilidad, y (b) conocer si hubo diferencias de acuerdo con el deporte (baloncesto y floorball). Los participantes fueron 33 alumnos de dos clases de educación primaria. Este estudio siguió un enfoque de métodos mixtos. Los datos cuantitativos se obtuvieron mediante un diseño cuasi-experimental pretest-postest. Los datos cualitativos se obtuvieron después de la intervención. Se aplicaron dos unidades didácticas (baloncesto y floorball) en dos clases diferentes, una clase experimentó la unidad de baloncesto y la otra la de floorball y viceversa. Se analizaron variables relacionadas con el rendimiento de juego (toma de decisión, ejecución técnica, rendimiento de juego, implicación en el juego) y el conocimiento. Los resultados de aprendizaje del alumnado fueron también analizados utilizando datos cualitativos del: (a) análisis realizado por expertos y (b) la percepción de los propios alumnos y el maestro. Los resultados fueron afectados por el deporte enseñado y el nivel de habilidad del alumnado. El maestro enfatizó que fue complejo para el alumnado de primaria comprender determinados conceptos tácticos y técnicos, especialmente en floorball. En educación primaria, la experiencia previa del alumnado con el contenido y el nivel de habilidad condicionó los resultados de las variables relacionadas con el rendimiento de juego y el conocimiento. Se sugiere que las unidades didácticas basadas en el modelo de educación deportiva en deportes de invasión con implemento, como ocurre en floorball en educación primaria, podría requerir de una instrucción más concreta y unidades didácticas más largas con el fin de garantizar un nivel mínimo de aprendizaje técnico y táctico. (AU)

Os objetivos do estudo foram: (a) explorar o efeito de duas unidades didáticas de educação esportiva (basquete e floorball) no desempenho de jogo e no conhecimento de alunos do ensino fundamental, de acordo com seu nível de habilidade, e (b) saber se houve diferenças de acordo com o esporte (basquete e floorball). Os participantes foram 33 alunos de duas turmas do ensino fundamental. Este estudo seguiu uma abordagem de métodos mistos. Os dados quantitativos foram obtidos por meio de um desenho pré-teste-pós-teste quase experimental. Os dados qualitativos foram obtidos após a intervenção. Duas unidades didáticas (basquete e floorball) foram aplicadas em duas turmas distintas, uma aula experimentou a unidade de basquete e a outra a unidade de floorball e vice-versa. Variáveis relacionadas ao desempenho do jogo (tomada de decisão, execução técnica, desempenho do jogo, envolvimento no jogo) e conhecimento foram analisadas. Os resultados de aprendizagem dos alunos também foram analisados com base em dados qualitativos de: (a) análise realizada por especialistas e (b) a percepção dos próprios alunos e do professor. Os resultados foram afetados pelo esporte ensinado e pelo nível de habilidade dos alunos. O professor enfatizou que foi difícil para os alunos do ensino fundamental entender alguns conceitos táticos e técnicos, principalmente no floorball. No ensino fundamental, a experiência prévia dos alunos com o conteúdo e o nível de habilidade condicionou os resultados das variáveis relacionadas ao desempenho e conhecimento do jogo. Sugere-se que a utilização de unidades didáticas baseadas no modelo de educação esportiva em esportes de invasão com implemento, como ocorre no floorball no ensino fundamental, poderia exigir instrução mais específica e unidades didáticas mais longas para garantir um nível mínimo de aprendizagem técnico e tático. (AU)

Implementation of a Hybrid Educational Program between the Model of Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) and the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) in Physical Education and Its Effects on Health: An Approach Based on Mixed Methods.

The present study investigates the effect of an educational program hybridized between the Model of Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) and the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) in physical education classes on the health and psychosocial variables of students, as well as knowing the advantages and disadvantages of its implementation by teachers. The applied program lasted 11 weeks in two Secondary Education centers with a total of four teachers (two in the experimental group and two in the control group) and 99 students (55 from the control group and 44 from the experimental group). We use research methodology Mixed Methods with a quasi-experimental design, where students completed a questionnaire before and after the educational program and teachers were interviewed at the end of the intervention. The results of the questionnaires indicate significant improvements in the experimental group over time in terms of the intention to be physically active, as well as in autonomous motivation, the self-determination index, the index of psychological mediators, personal and social responsibility, and enjoyment. Moreover, the interviews show positive opinions regarding the organizational capacity of the session using this methodology and the interest of teachers in continuing to apply it in the future, as well as the need for initial and ongoing training for proper implementation. In conclusion, the hybridization between the TPSR and TGfU model is presented as an effective alternative to be applied in the educational context with the aim of improving young peoples' intention to be physically active and psychological variables, such as motivation, responsibility, and enjoyment, in physical education classes.

Fundamental Pedagogical Aspects for the Implementation of Models-Based Practice in Physical Education.

The implementation of pedagogical models (PMs) in the subject of Physical Education (PE) is presented as a pedagogical approach that is based on the educational context as a means to overcome the serious limitations that arise from traditional approaches. The effective implementation of this approach has demonstrated benefits in terms of student motivation, student involvement and improved learning. Thus, its application and international relevance, the variability of content covered, the possibility of replicability in a variety of contexts and the fact that it favors a reflective framework and common action by teachers are some of the reasons that justify its use. In this sense, the need for teacher training, as well as the intention to generate more scientific evidence based on its application in the classroom, are some of the key aspects to be taken into account for its implementation and consequent consolidation in the educational field.

Research on Cooperative Learning in Physical Education: Systematic Review of the Last Five Years.

Purpose: A systematic review of the research conducted on Cooperative Learning in Physical Education in the last 5 years (2014-2019). Method: Seven databases were used to select those articles that included information on the implementation of Cooperative Learning in the different educational stages. After the exclusion criteria, 15 articles were fully assessed based on eight criteria: (1) year and author; (2) country; (3) number of participants, educational level, and duration of implementation; (4) type of research; (5) curricular content; (6) purpose of the research; (7) most relevant results; and (8) learning environment. Results: Results showed how research focused more on secondary education, mainly in short-term interventions. Most studies used qualitative and/or mixed methods, and dealt evenly with sports, motor skills, and physical abilities, leaving body expression underrepresented. Regarding the goals of the studies, social learning was the most frequently assessed, focusing on motivation, group climate, and teacher-student interaction. Criticisms regarding the shortness of the experiences and their fragmentation can still be considered valid. Conclusion: This review can help researchers and practitioners conduct Cooperative Learning intervention programs in primary and secondary Physical Education. They must be rigorous when they claim that they implement this pedagogical model in schools.

A Hybrid TGfU/SE Volleyball Teaching Unit for Enhancing Motivation in Physical Education: A Mixed-Method Approach.

Grounded in self-determination theory, this pre-experimental study analyzed the effects of a hybrid teaching games for understanding/sport education (TGfU/SE) volleyball teaching unit on students' motivational outcomes, using a mixed-method approach. It also examined whether the intervention was equally effective for boys and girls. Participants were 53 secondary school students (Mage = 15.50, SDage = 0.57) who were taught through a hybrid TGfU/SE unit. The structure of this unit was designed according to the characteristics of SE model, while learning tasks were designed by using the pedagogical principles of TGfU model. Both self-reported validated questionnaires and focus groups were used before and after intervention to assess students' motivational responses. After the hybrid TGfU/SE unit, both quantitative and qualitative findings showed improvements in students' perceptions of need-support from the physical education (PE) teacher, basic psychological needs satisfaction, novelty, and variety satisfaction, as well as intrinsic motivation compared to baseline values. Although the hybrid TGfU/SE unit was effective in both genders, a large effect size was found for girls. Despite the existence of social and cultural stereotypes in team sports such as volleyball in favor of boys, results highlight the importance of developing hybrid TGfU/SE units to improve students' motivational outcomes, especially in girls.

Does A Multiple-Sport Intervention Based on the TGfU Pedagogical Model for Physical Education Increase Physical Fitness in Primary School Children?

Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) is one of the pedagogical models used for increasing health through physical education (PE), being associated with several psychological benefits. However, only few studies have studied the effect of TGfU on physical fitness. This study aims at assessing the changes in students' physical fitness after a six-month TGfU-based program with primary school children. A total of eight schools from the state of Sonora (Mexico) were randomly distributed into experimental (EG) and control group (CG). The final sample consisted of 188 pupils (100 boys, 88 girls; age = 10.22 ± 0.76 years) from the 5th and 6th grade. Employing a quasi-experimental design, physical fitness was assessed by means of the Eurofit test battery. At post-test, EG obtained significantly higher scores than CG in flexibility, abdominals, speed (p < 0.001), handgrip (p = 0.002), low-limb power (p = 0.032), and cardiorespiratory fitness (p = 0.048). Our findings suggest that TGfU can be a valid alternative to traditional methodologies not only when the aim of a PE unit is to stimulate the cognitive domain, but also for the development of physical fitness attributes that may help pupils develop in a comprehensive manner.

Effects of 6 Weeks Direct Instruction and Teaching Games for Understanding Programs on Physical Activity and Tactical Behaviour in U-12 Soccer Players.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 6 weeks direct instruction and teaching games for understanding (TGfU) programs on the decision-making and execution (post-interventions), as well, as on the physical activity (PA) levels during sessions. Thirty under-12 football players participated in this study (age: 10.3 ± 0.45 years) and were randomly assigned to TGfU (n = 15) or direct instruction (n = 15) group. Two sessions/week were implemented. Results revealed that TGfU promoted higher levels (p = 0.043; d = 2.99) of light PA (28.96%) compared with direct instruction (27.55%). Non-significant higher sedentary PA levels (p = 0.073; d = 2.62) were found in the control group (35.48%). In terms of tactical principles, conservation of the ball increased the percentage of moderate to vigorous physical activity in TGfU (43.60%) compared with direct instruction (38.05%). According to the Game Performance Evaluation Tool (GPET), significant improvements (p = 0.018, d = 3.78) of the attacking player with the ball in the percentage of change between groups in the unsuccessful execution in TGfU (% = -62.2) were observed compared with direct instruction (% = 14.2). TGfU seems to be more appropriate than direct instruction to increase the light PA levels during sessions while no significant differences were found between programs in moderate and vigorous intensities. Regarding the effects of programs in decisions, greater improvements in decisions with the ball were found in TGFU compared to DI.

The Application of the Teaching Games for Understanding in Physical Education. Systematic Review of the Last Six Years.

A systematic review of the research conducted on Teaching Games for Understanding in Physical Education in the last six years (2014-2019), updating and expanding with new categories the last published review by Harvey and Jarret in 2014. Four databases were used to select those articles that included information on the implementation of Teaching Games for Understanding in different educational stages. According to PRISMA guidelines and including the PICO strategy after the exclusion criteria, 12 articles were fully assessed based on eight criteria: (1) year and author; (2) country; (3) number of participants, educational level, and duration of implementation; (4) type of research; (5) curricular content; (6) purpose of the research; (7) most relevant results; and (8) learning environment. The results showed how research focuses on both primary and secondary education, primarily in short-term interventions. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed research is used almost equally, and dealt evenly with sports and games, leaving motor skills, physical abilities and body expression underrepresented. Regarding the goals of the studies, motor and cognitive learning were the most frequently assessed, focusing on improvement of game development, such as tactical aspects, decision-making, technical skills or level of physical activity. The implementation of the model is carried out in too short a time to achieve significant outcomes. This review can help researchers and practitioners conduct Teaching Games for Understanding intervention programs in primary and secondary Physical Education. They must be rigorous when they claim that they implement this pedagogical model in schools.

Effects of Two TGfU Lessons Period on Game Performance, Knowledge and Psychosocial Variables in Elementary Physical Education.

The purpose of the present work was to explore whether fourth-grade physical education students improved their game performance, knowledge and psychosocial variables with Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) to a greater extent after an eight-lesson period in comparison to a 14-lesson period. The study followed a mixed-methods approach in which the design consisted of a first assessment, a second assessment after Lesson 9 (eight-lesson period) and a third assessment after Lesson 16 (14-lesson period). A TGfU floorball intervention was carried out between assessments. The participants (n = 40) were in their fourth year of elementary education. According to students' background and setting, we decided to implement three broad and interrelated strategies to enact the intervention built on the TGfU pedagogical features. Data were collected through Game Performance Assessment Instrument, knowledge questionnaire, enjoyment, perceived competence and intention to be physically active scales and semi-structured interviews. Quantitatively, Friedman's χ2 was used to explore differences in the variables and Wilcoxon's Z post-hoc comparisons were performed to determine: (a) first-second and first-third assessment differences; and (b) second-third assessment differences. Qualitatively, data were open and axial coded line-by-line and incident-to-incident in sub-themes. The quantitative results show no significant differences between the two periods (p > 0.05). However, there were improvements after both periods compared with the first assessment (p < 0.05). The qualitative information supported that the pedagogical strategies implemented could be key to explain the similarities between the two practice volumes. In conclusion, the amount of practice should not be considered as the only variable in the design of interventions with TGfU.

What Do We Know About the Development of Personal and Social Skills within the Sport Education Model: A Systematic Review.

The purpose of the present study was to conduct a review of the research on the Sport Education (SE) studies that have examined the development of students' personal and social skills. Research articles selected were found through Web of Science, SCOPUS, Academic Search Complete, ERIC, SPORTDiscus with Full Text, Education Source, PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES databases. The keywords "Sport Education" and "physical education" were used in different combinations. The articles were included for analysis if the following criteria were met: (i) were published in peer-reviewed international journals indexed in JCR (Journal Citation Reports) or SJR (Scientific Journal Rankings); (ii) were available in full-text; (iii) examined personal and social variables included or measured as main outcomes within the SE model. The quality of the selected studies was scored using a quality assessment list. Fifty-one studies were included. Results showed that, considering the development of social and personal competencies, the majority of SE research took place in Spain and USA in a co-educational PE context (high school). Enjoyment/satisfaction, enthusiasm and engagement were the predominant outcome measures, using a non-experimental design and multiple qualitative tools in more than half of the studies. Few studies established the fidelity of the model implementation. There is a need for future research to consider other samples, contexts, cultures and types of sports seeking to reinforce the positive impact of SE on the personal and social competencies. Longer units with a good planning, mixed and quantitative methodological designs and the report of the model fidelity would be also particularly important for future investigations.

Caracterización de los modelos pedagógicos y su pertinencia en una educación contable crítica / Characterization of pedagogical models and their relevance in a critical accounting education / Caracterização de modelos pedagógicos e sua relevância em uma educação contábil crítica

Resumen En el presente documento se identifican los elementos, los actores y los intereses presentes en los modelos pedagógicos más relevantes en la literatura académica, en contraste con lo aplicado en la educación contable, con el fin de fundamentar un modelo pedagógico tendiente a una formación contable crítica, analítica, activa y propositiva. Para ello, se analizan las teorías y los modelos pedagógicos a través de los autores más citados por investigadores que describen las características de los procesos de aprendizaje desde distintas ciencias sociales, y en el ámbito de la educación contable se revisan artículos, libros y tesis que abordan las necesidades sociales del ejercicio profesional contable enfocando la revisión en las investigaciones dadas con posterioridad a la crisis económica del 2002 en Estados Unidos y aquellas publicaciones emitidas por organizaciones multilaterales que buscan guiar criterios de confiabilidad y comparabilidad de la profesión y la información contable a nivel internacional. Se concluye que los modelos pedagógicos que podrían tener un mayor impacto en la generación de contadores críticos, analíticos, proactivos y propositivos, son aquellos que otorgan un rol principal al estudiante y se enfocan en la formación de individuos que permitan el desarrollo social y económico de su entorno. Clasificación JEL: A22, I23.

Abstract This document identifies elements, actors and interests present in the most relevant pedagogical models in the academic literature, in contrast to what is applied in accounting education, in order to base a pedagogical model tending to a critical, analytical, active and proactive accounting education. For this, theories and pedagogical models are analyzed through of the authors most cited by researches books and thesis academics that investigate about the social necessities of the accounting professional activity focused in the researches that originate after the United States economic crisis the 2002 and the publications generated by multilateral organizations that guide the criteria's reliability and comparability of the accounting profession and information are reviewed, in order to support a pedagogical model tending to a critical, analytical, active and proactive accounting education. The conclusion of this study is that pedagogical models that could have a greater impact on the generation of critical, analytical, proactive and proactive accountants, are those that grant a main role to the student and focus on the training of individuals that allow the social and economic development of their environment. JEL Classification: A22, I23.

Resumo Este documento identifica os elementos, atores e interesses presentes nos modelos pedagógicos mais relevantes na literatura acadêmica, em contraste com o que é aplicado na educação contábil, a fim de fundamentar um modelo pedagógico tendendo a uma formação contábil crítica. , analítica, ativa e proativa. Para isso, as teorias e modelos pedagógicos são analisados através dos autores mais citados pelos pesquisadores que descrevem as características dos processos de aprendizagem das diferentes ciências sociais, e no campo da educação contábil, artigos, livros e teses são revisados. abordar as necessidades sociais da prática contábil focando revendo as investigações proferidas após a crise econômica de 2002 nos Estados Unidos e essas publicações emitidos por organismos multilaterais que buscam orientar critérios de fiabilidade e comparabilidade da profissão e as informações contábeis no nível internacional Conclui-se que os modelos pedagógicos que podem ter um grande impacto sobre a geração de contadores críticos, analíticos, pró-ativa e proposicional são aqueles que dão um papel de liderança para o aluno e se concentrar no treinamento de pessoas para permitir o desenvolvimento social e econômico seu ambiente. Classificações JEL: A22, I23.

Sport Education as a Curriculum Approach to Student Learning of Invasion Games: Effects on Game Performance and Game Involvement.

The teaching and learning of games and sport-based activities has historically been the dominant form of the physical education curricula. With an interest in providing to students meaningful and culturally situated sporting experiences, Sport Education is probably the most implemented and researched pedagogical model worldwide. However, although there is considerable evidence that the model as a curriculum approach can benefit the development of social goals and healthy sport behaviors, not a single study as to date examined students' game-play development beyond participation in single and isolated teaching units. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine students' development of Game Performance and Game Involvement during participation in three consecutive Sport Education seasons of invasion games. The participants were an experienced physical education teacher and one seventh-grade class totaling 26 students (10 girls and 16 boys). Using the Game Performance Assessment Instrument (Oslin et al., 1998), pre-test to post-tests measures of students' Game Performance and Game Involvement were collected during their participation in basketball (20 lessons), handball (16 lessons), and football (18 lessons) units. Inter-group differences and pre-test to post-test improvements within each season were analyzed through 2 (time) x group (sport) repeated measures ANOVA tests. There were found significant pre-test to post-test improvements in Game Performance and Game Involvement in the second (handball) and third (football) seasons, but not in the first season (basketball). Students' Game Performance and Involvement scores of handball and football were significantly higher than their scores while playing basketball. The opportunity for an extended engagement in game-play activities and prolonged membership of students in the same teams throughout three consecutive seasons of Sport Education were key to the outcomes found. The specific configurations of the game forms played by students either inhibited or enabled their game-play development.