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How can video feedback be used in physical education to support novice learning in gymnastics? Effects on motor learning, self-assessment and motivation
Background:
Much of the existing research concerning the use of video
feedback (VFB) to enhance motor learning has been undertaken under
strictly controlled experimental conditions. Few studies have sought to
explore the impact of VFB on the skill learning experience of the students
in a structured, school-based physical education (PE) setting. Most of those
studies have only used qualitative approaches to implicate the potential
value of VFB to enhance skill acquisition, students
â
engagement or self-
assessment ability. Using a quantitative approach, the aim of this study
was to investigate effects of using VFB on motor skill acquisition, self-
assessment ability and motivation in a school-based learning environment
(structured PE programme) with novice children learning a gymnastic skill.
Method:
Two French classes of beginners took part in a typical
five-week
learning programme in gymnastics. During each of the
five, weekly
lessons participants carried out the same warm-up routine and exercises.
The experimental group (10 girls
â
8 boys, 12.4 ± 0.5 years) received VFB
intermittently when learning a front handstand to
flat back landing. VFB
was given after every
five attempts, combined with self-assessment and
verbal instructions from the teacher. The control group (12 girls
â
13 boys,
12.6 ± 0.4 years) received exactly the same training but was not given VFB.
In order to assess progress in motor skills, the arm-trunk angle (hand-
shoulder-hip) was measured in the sagittal plane just as the hips formed a
vertical line with the shoulders. Motivation was assessed using the
Situational Motivation Scale questionnaire (Guay, F., R. J. Vallerand, and
C. Blanchard. 2000.
â
On the Assessment of Situational Intrinsic and
Extrinsic Motivation: The Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS).
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Motivation
and Emotion
24 (3): 175
â
213), and self-assessment ability was measured
by self-perception task scores.
Results:
Statistical analysis of arm-trunk angle values showed significant differences only for the VFB group between the
fifth lesson and all other lessons. Between lessons 4 and 5, the arm-trunk angle value increased
significantly from 146.6 ± 16.9 degrees to 161.2 ± 14.2 degrees (
p
< .001;
ES = 0.94). Self-assessment scores improved significantly for the VFB group
between lesson 1 and lesson 2 (
p
< 0.01, ES = 1.79) and between lesson 4
to lesson 5 (
p
< .01, ES = 0.94). Amotivation decreased significantly for
the VFB group between lesson 1 and lesson 5 (3.06 ± 1.42 vs. 2.12 ± 0.62,
p
< .001, ES =
â
0.89).
Discussion/conclusion:
Our quantitative data, identifying key movement
changes as a function of experience in a structured PE programme, were
congruent with outcomes of previous qualitative research supporting the
role of VFB. This study highlights the potential relevance of using VFB in
fostering motor learning, motivation and self-assessment during a PE
programme with young children. Future pedagogical research is needed
to examine the ways students could use VFB technology for greater self-
regulation, with the potential to deliver appropriate movement feedback,
based on different levels of experience in students
'The teacher could correct me without being there': Adapting distance education approaches to promote physical activity during lockdown
Despite the impossibility of face-to-face teaching during the covid-19 pandemic lockdown, many physical education teachers used remote activity pedagogical monitoring (PM) to keep students engaged in physical activity (PA). The aim of this study was to explore studentsâ experiences of remote PM practices during lockdown to engage in PA. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used, with a qualitative investigation (studentsâ experience of PM) informed by a quantitative investigation (relationship between PA and PM as a function of diligence). First, 644 French students (16.32â±â1.01 years) participated in a longitudinal survey to collect retrospective data about their reported PA levels during a typical week before lockdown and four weeks after. A second step consisted of identifying clusters, based on how PA emerged in participants and diligence in PM. Five clusters were identified from which eight paragons accepted to be interviewed. Interviews were conducted with paragons from each cluster to understand their different lived experiences during PM. Results showed a significant decrease in PA during lockdown, with PM serving to limit the drop-out from PA. Positive experiences in PA engagement were associated with: (a) family and video support, (b) variety in the PA program, (c) requests for work, (d) provision of feedback, and (e) use of personalised training. Results are encouraging in terms of developing hybrid pedagogical practice which includes face-to-face activity and use of PM. Further research is needed to ensure these pedagogical principles lead to positive experiences of PA engagement at a distance