Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Islamshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University,Islamshahr, Iran
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Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Jorge, 50830 Zaragoza, Spain
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LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Science (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
10.61882/pach.2025.505796.1045
Abstract
Introduction: The importance of physical education within educational institutions is well recognized; however, there exists a paucity of research examining the role of humor in enhancing the quality of physical education (PE).
Objective: This research aims to assess the impact of humor in PE on students’ enjoyment, their intention to physical activity (PA), and school happiness among primary school pupils.
Methods: This study employed a semi-experimental design with a practical application, incorporating both pre-test and post-test assessments alongside a control group. The sample comprised 44 primary school male students, who were organized into two groups: the intervention group and the control group, each containing 22 students. Enjoyment, intention to PA and school happiness were measured using Enjoyment in Physical Education, Intention to Physical Activity, and School Happiness Scale. Data was analyzed using ANCOVA.
Results: The analysis performed at the end of the intervention period indicated significant differences among the groups regarding enjoyment (F=5.684, P<0.001), intention to PA (F=7.339, P<0.001), and school happiness (F=18.749, P<0.001).
Conclusion: These findings suggest that the humor-based intervention implemented in PE effectively enhanced enjoyment, intention to PA, and school happiness among male students in primary school. Physical educators significantly contribute to the establishment of a supportive and conducive learning atmosphere.
Keywords
Physical Activity in Children