The implementation of creative writing based on sport experience to improve Physical Education students’ academic competence
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119022Keywords:
Creative writing, sport experience, academic competence, Physical Education, self-expressionAbstract
Introduction: ademic competence in physical education students depends not only on physical abilities but also on reflective thinking and the ability to express ideas in writing. Creative writing based on sport experiences can support academic development.
Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of sport experience-based creative writing in improving students’ academic competence.
Methodology: This study used a true experimental design with pre-test and post-test involving an experimental and a control group. A total of 120 students were randomly assigned into two groups: experimental (n = 60) and control (n = 60). The experimental group engaged in reflective and narrative writing activities, while the control group followed conventional learning. Data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test with IBM SPSS 22.
Results: The experimental group showed significant improvement (56.20 to 74.60; Sig. = 0.000), while the control group showed limited progress. A significant difference was also found in the post-test (Sig. = 0.004).
Conclusion: Creative writing based on sport experience is effective in improving the academic competence of Physical Education students.
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