Application of a creative training model and the development of disposition to play among young 10-year-old footballers

Abstract

Summary Introduction: Modern tendencies of football education lead towards teaching games for understanding based on the development of mental abilities which may result in players` game creativity. Aim: The aim of the study was to check the impact of the proposed by the authors creative model of teaching young football players on changes in the level of acquiring professional knowledge and the effectiveness of actions in game (gk. + 4 x 4 + gk.). Materials and methods: The research was conducted on a group of football players from the Sports Club` Słomniczanka` Słomniki. The group consisted of 32 young players aged 10 (Junior E). The study was conducted from August 2016 to July 2017. The research used the method of pedagogical experiment and natural experiment. The technique of parallel groups (the experimental and control ones) was applied in the study. In the evaluation of players used the test of special knowledge and observation of players effectiveness in the game (gk. + 4 x 4 + gk.). Results: The analysis of studies showed that creative training program based on intellectual teaching in comparison to the traditional method had a better impact on the level of tested parameters. It was proved by the results of yearly experimental research which shows substantial statistic intergroup differentiation of the evaluation of special knowledge and effectiveness in game. Based on the correlation analysis, it was also found that there are significant relationships between the level of specialist knowledge and effectiveness in game (gk. + 4 x 4 + gk.). Summary: Modern programs of football teaching should include creative methods of training giving opportunities to use special knowledge in solving alternative situations referencing to the specific of the game.