In: Motivation of Exercise and Physical Activity EDUCATION THROUGH THE PHYSICAL: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (original) (raw)

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of a life skills program taught in the school setting through physical education classes. The participants were 97 students (59 boys, 38 girls), aged from 10 to 12 years (M = 11,16, SD = .64). Students were evaluated regarding their: (a) performance in sport skills; (b) knowledge about life skills; (c) self-assessment of their ability to use life skills; and (d) their sense of selfefficiency about their sport skills performance before and after implementation of the program. The results of the study support the effectiveness of a program that integrates physical education curriculum and life-skills training. Students who participate in such program can improve their sports skills, while at the same time the inclusion of life skills training into practice may serve as an effective model for learning life-skills.