SURFING ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND THE IMPACT ON STUDENT’S WELL-BEING.

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Title: SURFING ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND THE IMPACT ON STUDENT’S WELL-BEING.
Alternate Title: A PRÁTICA DE SURFE NO CURRÍCULO DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA E OS IMPACTOS NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS ESTUDANTES. (Portuguese)
Authors: Silva, Bruno, Cruz, Gonçalo, Bentes, Renato, Franco Lima, Ricardo
Source: Journal of Physical Education (24482455); 2022, Vol. 33, p1-11, 11p
Subject Terms: AQUATIC sports, PHYSICAL education, CURRICULUM, EXPLORATORY factor analysis, OUTDOOR recreation, STUDENT well-being, SPACE environment, SELF-confidence
Abstract (English): Physical Educations classes represent a unique opportunity to develop motor competence, sports skills and foster healthy life. Blue spaces environments provide an alternative location for high-quality outdoor educational experiences. Throughout, surfing is an aquatic outdoor sport, that takes place in the natural setting, proved as an important learning and therapeutic approach. The aim of this research was to analyze the importance of surfing in Physical Education (PE) classes as a support of children and adolescent’s well-being. A total of 190 students (80 girls) participated in this study and were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of surfing practice as part of a PE curriculum, regarding the impacts on well-being and socialization. Analyzing the two moments, the most valued questions were Q5(4.39±0.827; 4.52±0.791) and Q14(4.60±0.716; 4.47±0.808). The exploratory factor analysis results in 3 categories (Individual Expectations; SelfConfidence; Socialization in Surfing), which explain 62.79% of the total variance. The factor Individual Expectation was the most significant and Self-Confidence had the most significant increase. Surfing as part of the PE curriculum can be considered a safe activity, an important mediator for making new friends and being part of a group with important shortterm effects on self-confidence, especially in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): As aulas de Educação Física representam uma oportunidade única de desenvolver competências motoras, habilidades esportivas e promover uma vida saudável. A prática esportiva no meio aquático, fornecem um local alternativo de alta qualidade para experiências educacionais ao ar livre. O surfe é um desporto aquático praticado ao ar livre, que se realiza em ambiente natural, revelando-se como uma importante forma de aprendizagem e terapia. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar quantitativa e qualitativamente a importância do surfe nas aulas de Educação Física (EF) como suporte ao bemestar de crianças e adolescentes. Um total de 190 alunos (80 meninas) participaram deste estudo e foram inicialmente avaliados antes e após 6 semanas de prática de surfe, como parte de um currículo de EF, quanto aos impactos no bem-estar e na socialização. Analisando os dois momentos, as questões mais valorizadas foram Q5 (4,39 ± 0,827; 4,52 ± 0,791) e Q14 (4,60 ± 0,716; 4,47 ± 0,808). A análise fatorial exploratória resultou em 3 categorias (Expectativas Individuais; Autoconfiança; Socialização no Surfe), que explicam 62,79% da variância total. O fator Expectativa Individual foi o mais significativo e a Autoconfiança teve o aumento mais significativo. O surfe no currículo de EF pode ser considerado uma atividade segura, um importante mediador para fazer novos amigos e fazer parte de um grupo, com importantes efeitos de curto prazo na autoconfiança, principalmente em adolescentes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:24482455
DOI:10.4025/jphyseduc.v33i1.3317
Published in:Journal of Physical Education (24482455)
Language:English