The Effect of Using Competitive Learning Strategy on the Development of Physical Fitness among Students in the Physical Fitness Course

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the effect of using competitive learning strategy on the development of physical fitness among students in the physical fitness course. The experimental curriculum was used. The sample consisted of (60) students of the students of the faculty of Physical Education at Hashemite University during the second semester of the university academic year 2022/2023 who were randomly method chosen. The sample was divided into two equal groups control group (n=30) and experimental group (n=30). Physical fitness tests were applied: (strength, speed, agility, flexibility). The means, standard deviations, and T-test were calculated to determine the differences between the groups. The results showed an effect of the competitive learning strategy on improving physical fitness; and statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental group. The researchers recommended applying cooperative learning while teaching physical education.