Assessing physical activity in sports lessons – distance learning in secondary school

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2023-02, Vol.23 (2), p.476-481
• Main Authors: Leja, Rihards, Bula-biteniece, Inta, Radičuks, Roberts, Līcis, Renārs, Laviņš, Rodrigo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Distance learning; Education; Educational Researchers; Exercise; Grade 10; Learning Processes; Questionnaires; Secondary schools; Teachers; Teaching Methods
• ISSN: 2247-8051; 2247-806X
• DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2023.02059

During the distance learning process, the biggest problem is an even more inactive daily routine. The objective of the study - the application of assessment parameters and criteria in distance learning in sport lessons, to promote daily physical activity and to improve the assessment of the subject Sport. The study used a deterministic experiment; initially pupils were surveyed about the distance learning approach and transcripts of records were collected. The pupils then worked for a month according to a "distance plan" and were assessed by set of parameters. After two months, the pupils were surveyed again. Two questionnaires were used - for pupils in grade 10, to find out attitudes towards sport in distance learning and its impact on physical activity. 96 questionnaires were received. Questionnaire 2 - for sport teachers, to find out the opinion on the effectiveness of sport lessons during distance learning. 19 questionnaires were received. The questionnaires were processed using MS Excel and "Student's t-test, "Pearson's rank correlation coefficient". The information obtained was used to design the programme to be carried out during the sports lesson and the assessment parameters and criteria to be applied over a one-month period. The programme included all-round strength-building exercises, theoretical exercises. The results obtained show that the example of assessment parameters and criteria developed for pupils in the distance learning process is motivating for pupils to engage in independent physical activity. Not everyone achieved good or very good marks, but every pupil benefitted, even if it was a minimal increase.