Comparing the Effects of Traditional Physical Education and Volleyball on Long Term Fitness Motivation Among High School Students

Abstract

In today's fast-paced culture, where technological advancements and academic obligations usually take precedence, physical fitness continues to be a crucial aspect of maintaining overall wellbeing (Altbach, Reisberg, & Rumbley, 2019). This relevance increases throughout the critical adolescent years, when the formation of lifelong habits is frequent (Williams et al., 2020). However, a number of challenges that high school students face can make it challenging for them to be committed to their interests of physical activity and fitness (Shimon, 2019). Because they are aware of how important it is for students in this age range to establish healthy lifestyles, teachers and researchers have relied on Traditional Physical Education (PE) sessions for years to improve fitness and encourage physical activity (Choi et al., 2021).