A Systematic Review Investigating the Effects of Implementing Game-Based Approaches in School-Based Physical Education among Primary School Children

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of game-based approaches on game performance, fundamental movement skills, health-related indicators, and physical activity outcomes among children (5-12 years) when delivered in the primary physical education school setting. Method: A systematic search of six...

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Published inJournal of teaching in physical education Vol. 42; no. 3; pp. 573 - 586
Main Authors Yan, Jin, Jones, Brad, Smith, Jordan J, Morgan, Philip, Eather, Narelle
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Human Kinetics, Inc 01.07.2023
Subjects
Child Development
Educational Benefits
Elementary School Students
Game Based Learning
Instructional Effectiveness
Intervention
Mental Health
Motor Development
Outcomes of Education
Physical Development
Physical Education
Physical Health
Physiology
Self Concept
Student Motivation
Teaching Methods
Well Being
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Summary:Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of game-based approaches on game performance, fundamental movement skills, health-related indicators, and physical activity outcomes among children (5-12 years) when delivered in the primary physical education school setting. Method: A systematic search of six electronic databases without date limitation was conducted on June 11, 2021. Results: Among included studies (N = 17), positive outcomes were found for children's game performance, fundamental movement skills, physical and mental health, and/or physical activity. Game-based approaches intervention success appears to be related to the contents of teacher training, especially the inclusion of a theory-based syllabus, mentoring, and reflection sessions. Conclusions: The findings of this review confirm that hybrid sport education-invasion games interventions delivered in primary schools are beneficial for improving a range of student outcomes. To improve physical self-perception, intrinsic motivation, well-being, physiological, and potential psychological outcomes for children, it is necessary to explore more game-based approaches' longitudinal and intervention research with high quality.
ISSN:0273-5024
DOI:10.1123/jtpe.2021-0279