Physical Education Teachers Research Articles

Self-efficacy of physical education teachers: how does it contribute to achieving the overarching objectives of national sport?

Self-efficacy is the conviction that one can perform the tasks required to accomplish specific goals. Teachers' self-efficacy is crucial in the physical education environment to promote active engagement in achieving the objectives of the Great Design of National Sport (DBON). This study aims to examine physical education teachers' self-efficacy and how it affects their participation in DBON implementation. The research method used was a descriptive survey with a quantitative approach. The research sample consisted of 40 physical education teachers in Cilacap district at the elementary school level selected by random sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring the level of self-efficacy and teachers' participation in DBON programs. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. This study revealed that the average self-efficacy of sports teachers in contributing to achieving the goals of the National Sports Grand Design (DBON) related to increasing sports culture in the community was 90.78%. In addition, the average self-efficacy of sports teachers in terms of capacity, synergy, and productivity of national achievement sports is 88.12%. The average self-efficacy of sports teachers related to improving the sports-based economy is 87.08%. These results indicate that the level of self-efficacy of physical education teachers is in the moderate to high category. There is a significant positive correlation between teachers' self-efficacy and their level of participation in DBON activities, where teachers with high self-efficacy are more likely to be actively involved in sports development programs in schools and communities. The conclusion of this study is that increasing physical education teachers' self-efficacy can significantly contribute to the successful implementation of the National Sport Grand Design. Recommendations include training and workshops to improve teachers' self-efficacy as well as support from the school and government to facilitate teachers' active participation in DBON programs. Keywords: Self-efficacy, Physical Education, Teachers, National Sport Grand Design

Cloud IoT-Oriented Secure College Physical Education Teaching Platform Vased on Deep Learning

In physical education (PE) teaching, the teaching platform is comprehensively applied to provide students with high-quality PE teaching resources to meet their learning needs in different forms. A human motion trajectory detection method is proposed based on deep learning and superpixels. The initial positioning of human body is performed through the attention mechanism and the YOLOv5 model, and the human target tracking is performed through superpixels. Aiming at the difficulty of cross-domain security management due to the lack of security infrastructure in multi-domain cloud IoT, a lightweight certificateless cross-domain authentication scheme is designed. Simulation results show that the proposed detection method has significantly improved accuracy and running time compared with traditional methods and can adapt to different detection scenarios. Furthermore, the proposed certificateless cross-domain authentication scheme can securely access sensor-generated data under the cloud IoT of the PE teaching platform in colleges.

Assessment of the intensity and attractiveness of physical exercise while playing table tennis in an immersive virtual environment depending on the game mode

BackgroundIt appears that active video games (AVGs) and training apps that allow for physical activity (PA) in immersive virtual reality (VR) may be useful for sports, health-enhancing PA, and physical education (PE). Therefore, research is needed to identify their potential.ObjectiveThe study aimed to evaluate the intensity and attractiveness of exercise during table tennis (TT) training in VR in arcade and simulation modes and to assess the potential for using such exercises in health-enhancing PA, sport, and PE.MethodsThe research used the Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR. Exercise intensity during TT training in VR was evaluated by heart rate (HR) monitoring and rating of perceived exertion (RPE 6–20). The effectiveness of short-term TT training in VR was estimated based on the user’s performance in playing against an opponent with artificial intelligence (AI), satisfaction with playing TT was measured using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES), and the potential usefulness of the tested app in PA, sport, and PE was assessed based on a questionnaire for participating PE teachers (30 participants).ResultsPA intensity during TT training in VR expressed as a percentage of maximum heart rate (HRmax) was moderate but was significantly (p < 0.001; d=-0.830) higher in the easier arcade mode (69.50 ± 12.58%HRmax) than in the simulation mode (64.10 ± 9.67%HRmax). Despite the greater fatigue of respondents, user satisfaction was significantly higher in arcade mode. Users’ performance when playing with AI was significantly better after 20 min of training in VR than before training. PE teachers recognize the great potential of the app.ConclusionsThe application tested is characterized by a beneficial PA intensity, with its level depending on the game mode. Facilitating strokes during a game of virtual TT promotes increased intensity of exercise and increased enjoyment of the PA. Short-term TT training in VR improves playing skills in a virtual environment. PE teachers spoke highly of the app and recognized the potential for using VR technology in PA, sports, and school PE.

Instrument for Assessing Physical Literacy Skills Competence in Primary School Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

This study aimed to design, develop, and assess the validity of a Physical Literacy (PL) instrument designed for primary school students in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. Children aged 8 and 12 were the sample for this development research design. The instrument's validity was evaluated using alpha coefficient analysis, and the results were quite good. All items had alpha coefficients close to or equal to 1.00, indicating the proposed evaluation instrument has good validity. As it allows them to classify students according to their ability levels and conduct more effective physical education evaluations, physical education teachers and classroom teachers require PL assessment. Physical education curriculum planning concentrates more on Physical Literacy; each student needs to be improved to be more straightforward with this tool. Therefore, this evaluation tool is beneficial for teachers in obtaining a track record of individual and collective student progress in Physical Education learning. The results from this study show that the instrument created is reliable and successfully collected PL data in Tasikmalaya City, located in Indonesia. Since we can ensure that coaching efforts can concentrate on the specific needs of each student by using the PL assessment instrument, we will achieve more significant results in primary school students' PL. Keywords: Physical Literacy, Assessment, Primary school, Skill competence

Interactive learning media development in Purwokerto city: cognitive aspects of school basketball

Teachers' learning methods for sports and health are still conventional, such as lectures, discussions, and assignments, but teachers have not yet applied learning using interactive learning technologies, especially in basketball games. The aim of this research is to produce effective interactive learning media to enhance the knowledge of students. The research method used is Research and Development (RnD) using the Borg and Gall model. The subjects in this study included validators, physical education teachers, and grade XI students from all public high schools in Purwokerto City (Public High Schools 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Data analysis techniques use quantitative descriptive analysis. The product test suffered audio constraints overcome through improvements and showed a score of 86.20%. After improvements, the usage test of 62 students and five teachers showed very high scores, reaching 95.72% of students and 96.40% of teachers. The results of the effectiveness test showed that interactive learning media has a significant influence on students' cognitive abilities. Keywords: Development, Interactive Learning Media, Cognitive Aspects, Basketball

Antecedents of teachers’ motivational behaviours in physical education: a scoping review utilising achievement goal and self-determination theory perspectives

ABSTRACT Physical Education (PE) teachers’ adoption of motivational teaching behaviours is a critical determinant of students’ quality of experience in lessons. Drawing from achievement goal theory (AGT) and self-determination theory (SDT), extensive evidence has substantiated the consequences of teachers emphasising a specific type of motivational climate (AGT) or interpersonal style (SDT). However, less attention has been paid to critically appraising the antecedents of teachers’ behaviours underpinning a particular climate or style. Therefore, the aim of the present scoping review was to evaluate the extant literature addressing the determinants of teachers’ motivational behaviours in PE from AGT and SDT perspectives. Nine databases were searched to identify 94 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Findings revealed that more studies had sought to understand the reasons for teaching behaviours from a SDT approach than from the lens of AGT. Moreover, multiple personal and contextual factors were shown to be associated with, or to impact upon, teachers’ behaviours. Future research should adopt a more theoretically integrative approach to advancing our understanding of teachers’ motivational behaviours, as well as examine additional antecedents that might be suitable for intervention with pre- and in-service PE teachers.

‘No One Is Left Behind?’: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education Teacher Education

Equity and inclusion are requisites of high-quality Physical Education (PE). However, there is a substantial gap in understanding PE Teacher Education’s (PETE) effectiveness in preparing Preservice Teachers (PSTs) to implement equity-driven pedagogies. Moreover, focused on individual retrospective gameplay engagement rates (participation time), current research fails to provide a holistic perspective of the practical manifestations of equity and inclusion in PE. This study fills this void with novel insights offered by a mixed-methods case study examining the following: (i) the process-oriented teaching strategies employed by a PST trained to deliver inclusive pedagogies, alongside student voices on lived experiences; and (ii) the outcome-oriented gameplay patterns across two teaching units (Basketball and Volleyball). Participants included one PST and 26 students. Extensive observations and focus groups mapped the applied teaching strategies and student responses. Video-based social network analysis captured equity and inclusion in students’ gameplay patterns, using metrics such as degree prestige. Findings indicate the PETE impact in inducing PSTs’ inclusive manipulation of learning activities and the fostering of inclusive team membership and positive collaboration. SNA metrics evidenced equitable and inclusive gameplay patterns. Despite pedagogical efforts, content-specific factors may influence students’ gameplay inclusion. Hence, a reflection on the multifaceted and non-linear nature of promoting inclusive participation is prompted.

Promoting Mental Health Education Through Sunshine Sports Integration in the Context of New Curriculum Reform

This paper attempts to test and analyze students' mental health status through the reform of physical education curriculum setting mode, reveal the changes and characteristics of individual mental health status, and then promote reasonable and effective physical education reform and the integration of psychological education. Furthermore, this article investigates people's mental health using the Apriori algorithm and the BP algorithm, and accurately presents the current condition using data graphs and other approaches, and its accuracy has grown by 20.32%. It also concludes that we should pursue the aims of social adaption and mental health, as well as support improved implementation of the new physical education curriculum. Physical education instruction must be engaging, but it cannot be done in isolation from sports and practice. As part of the new curriculum reform, physical education should be linked with psychological education.

Effective Teaching Methods in Physical Education Classes: A pilot study implementing a new survey for teachers

Physical education (PE) classes for children play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle. The PE in the Kosovo primary schools, together with its teaching and organizational issues have long been a key topic of political, sport and scientific debate. However, the various actions carried out so far have not been enough to recognize contents and methods of PE correctly oriented in an educational way. The aim of the study is to highlight the latest method and strategies of the teachers, and the new curriculum used in the field of PE for better learning and developing health among children through physical activity. The research involved (n = 100) PE teachers from Kosovo public schools. All teachers are from Kosovo primary schools, classes VI-IX, with an average of 16 years of work experience. Data was collected using questionnaire by an online survey. The learning methods mostly applied are: practical learning method (96%), teaching through lectures (79%), interactive method (72%), effective teaching method (66%), learning through certain goals (47%). The factors that influence the effective use of teaching strategies are: infrastructure and equipment (94%), teacher skills (89%), competitive activities among children (57%), and children’s desire for physical and sports activities (46%). The factors that can influence the increase in the effectiveness of teaching strategies are: the addition of teaching hours (92%) teacher trainings (84%) and curricular improvements (78%). Teaching methods help teachers to have an effective communication with students, clear instructions, demonstrations, and techniques being taught.

TINJAUAN PELAKSANAAN PERMAINAN KECIL DALAM PROSES BELAJAR MENGAJAR PENJASKES SISWA DI SDN 233/VI SUNGAI HITAM II KECAMATAN JANGKAT

Abstract This research is a descriptive study which aims to describe the implementation of small games in the teaching and learning process of students at SDN 233/VI Sungai Hitam II Jangkat District. This research started from a problem, namely that there are still many teachers who do not provide learning in the form of a series of small games. Because sometimes the lessons provided from warm-up to core activities are only monotonous and stiff movements, which can cause boredom and boredom for students. The population in this study were students in classes VA, VB, and VC at SDN 233/VI Sungai Hitam II,ANGKAT District, totaling 85 people. In this study, samples were taken of 20% of the population of students in classes VA and VB at SDN 233.VI Sungai Hitam II Jangkat District, namely 22 students. The sampling technique is Strafied Random Sampling. This research uses data collection techniques using a research instrument questionnaire using a Likert scale, with 5 alternative answers, namely strongly agree (SA), agree (A), doubtful (D), disagree (D), and strongly disagree (SD). The results of the research can be concluded that from the results of data analysis and descriptions regarding the review of the implementation of small games in the teaching and learning process of physical education for students at SDN 233/VI Sungai Hitam II Jangkat District, the motivation sub-variable was classified as good with an average gain of 3.28 or 65.78% . The qualification sub-variable was classified as sufficient with data acquisition with an average of 2.72 or 54.50%. Then the results of the facilities and infrastructure sub-variable were classified as adequate with data acquisition with an average of 2.81 or 56.32%. Keywords: motivation, Qualification, facilities and infrastructure

Developmental relations of achievement goals and affect in physical education

ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the developmental relationships between achievement goals and affect in school physical education. MethodThe study sample comprised 1063 (girls 546) Finnish Grade 6 students (M = 12.27 years ± 0.33 at the beginning of the study). The participants in the study were asked to provide annual assessments about their perceptions of achievement goals, enjoyment, and anxiety. The assessments were conducted four times over three consecutive years. ResultsThe results indicated that mastery-approach goals were positively associated with enjoyment (between-level), whereas both mastery-avoidance and performance-avoidance goals were positively associated with anxiety (between-level). Additionally, the associations between repeated measures (within-level) of mastery-approach goals and enjoyment were similar each year, whereas mastery- and performance-approach/avoidance goals were consistently associated with anxiety within the same year. Girls reported lower performance-approach goals and enjoyment but higher mastery-avoidance goals and anxiety than boys. ConclusionThe findings suggest that mastery approach goals exhibit a positive correlation with favorable affective reactions, while performance-avoidance goals demonstrate a connection with maladaptive responses. Physical education teachers should endeavor to establish mastery-oriented goals for their students from the outset of the educational process.

The complex journey towards the enactment of inclusion in physical education: a scoping review of the literature on teachers’ perceptions and practices

ABSTRACT Background: The provision of inclusive education in schools is a global priority. However, provision in schools is often criticised for being varied and inconsistent, often perpetuating a rhetoric of exclusion [Warnes, E., E. J. Done, and H. Knowler. 2022. “Mainstream Teachers’ Concerns About Inclusive Education for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability in England Under Pre-Pandemic Conditions.” Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs: JORSEN 22 (1): 31–43. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12525]. These concerns are raised across schooling and subject areas; and Physical Education (PE) is no exception. Purpose: The present paper reported results from a scoping review of the literature conducted to answer questions about PE teachers’ subjective interpretations of the meaning and importance of inclusion, the ways PE teachers facilitate inclusion for diverse learners, and the barriers they encounter. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines (extension for Scoping Reviews) informed this review. Adopting elements of the SPIDER tool (Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation, Research type) the database search was conducted in three stages: 1) hand search of titles from key PE journals; 2) systematic search of six databases (EBSCO host , ProQuest, JSTOR, PubMed/Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science), and 3) search of Google and Google Scholar . Of the 4007 records identified, 64 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Thematic analysis was carried out to identify key themes. Findings: Results suggest that inclusion is an important matter in PE provision across different national contexts. The various meanings that teachers attributed to the notion of inclusion appeared to provide a reference point/parameter of how inclusion was enacted in practice. Although the idea of inclusion was supported, most teachers were cautious about what was possible in practice. The most frequently mentioned barriers included the ‘child’, inadequate professional learning, and limited resources and support. Despite the various challenges teachers faced, they reported making efforts to implement a range of inclusive practices, including grounding tasks in students' needs, adopting student centred pedagogies, offering choice, promoting positive peer interactions and teaching by utilising differentiated instruction. Conclusion: Acknowledging the subjective nature of such a review, we conclude that findings reinforce but also extend those from previous reviews. The novel contribution lies with the observation that teachers not only faced common barriers to, but also identified shared features of effective inclusion,irrespective of the group of learners they were asked to reflect upon. We have identified key implications for teacher educators, and provided recommendations for future research, which include conducting research in diverse national contexts with cultural responsiveness, better understanding the relationship between teachers’ perceptions/understandings and practices in the context of their complex and diverse environments and cultures, exploring what teachers learn about inclusion, and providing tangible, evidence- informed pedagogies for inclusion as these are implemented in various contexts.

(How) should environmental sustainability be a part of physical education? Analysing Swedish teachers’ voices through a Bernsteinian perspective

ABSTRACT Teaching outdoors is an obligatory part of physical education (PE) in most countries; therefore, PE holds great potential to contribute to learning about nature, the environment and environmental sustainability (ES). This paper reports the investigation of whether Swedish PE teachers perceive ES as part of their subject, and if so, how do they implement it? Drawing on 60 PE teachers’ answers to five opened questions (53 written answers and 7 oral interviews), and using British sociologist Basil Bernstein’s concepts of classification and codes, this study have asked the following research questions: 1. What influences the position and legitimisation of ES in PE? 2. How does the subject culture of Swedish PE influence the introduction of ES? The result from the study shows a complexity regarding the strength of the boundaries that surround ES in PE and what this complexity might offer in terms of enablers and constraints. The result also displays a strong connection between outdoor education and its potential for teaching ES. Various options are discussed with regard to where (in what content areas in PE) and how to implement ES.

Using Physical Education Interventions to Prevent Bullying at School: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT This systematic review aims to summarize relevant studies that have evaluated an intervention to prevent bullying and its consequences, in order to highlight main strategies to prevent these episodes. A systematic review of PubMed, ERIC, Education Database, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and FECYT databases was performed until April 20, 2022. From a total of 410 studies initially found, 12 were included in the qualitative synthesis. These 12 studies presented several interventions. Promising interventions included targeting bullying perpetrators, victims, and bystanders simultaneously, as well as building a perceived caring climate and increasing children’s resilience. Summary conclusions found that targeting bullying perpetrators, victims, and bystanders simultaneously can prevent disruptive attitudes and bullying by focusing on social and emotional learning and a positive school climate, which can be helpful in providing physical education teachers with a central role in preventing bullying.

A Multisystem View at Teacher Training Colleges during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract The purpose of the current study was to examine the challenges of distance learning (DL) teacher education (TE) experienced by decision makers, lecturers, and pedagogical instructors at PE teacher training colleges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explore how these challenges were dealt with. In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 participants from five colleges of education in Israel where physical education teacher training is taught. A trifold process characterizes the investigated institutions: Frustration and a sense of helplessness, high self-satisfaction regarding the online instruction, and frustration combined with hope that the era of distance teaching will soon end. Most decisions regarding the changes and transitions were made by the teaching staff. Our findings can help those involved in teacher education in understanding how organizational and pedagogical decisions were made under conditions of uncertainty and crisis, and how these training programs were adapted to the new circumstances. Our findings may also serve as a basis for future discussion on long-distance teacher education.

Sustainable development perspectives in Nordic physical education curricula: a cross-country comparison of the status and pre-conditions

ABSTRACT In the present study, we present a cross-country comparison of the status and condition of sustainable development (SD) in the Nordic physical education (PE) curricula. The aim of the study was to increase knowledge of how SD perspectives are represented and conceptualised in the Nordic PE curricula. An expert-driven research approach was used where representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden provided country overviews and completed surveys to elaborate on the status, pre-conditions, prospect/future, and research initiatives in relation to SD in PE. The study shows that SD perspectives seldom are explicitly mentioned in the Nordic PE curricula, and that little is known regarding how PE teachers understand SD in relation to PE goals and content in their countries. Suggestions on specific SD goals to focus on in Nordic PE, as well as suggestions on future research are provided and discussed in the paper.

Instructional actions of prospective physical education teachers to activate learners in physical education lessons

ZusammenfassungLehramtsstudierende sind im Rahmen ihrer studienbegleitenden Praktika erstmals gefordert, im eigenverantwortlichen Unterricht professionelle Handlungsweisen zu zeigen. Geht man davon aus, dass die Kompetenzentwicklung im Lehramtsreferendariat an diese Handlungsweisen anknüpft, dann stellt sich die Frage, wodurch genau das professionelle Handeln in Praktika gekennzeichnet ist. Der vorliegende Beitrag greift diese Frage auf und untersucht auf der Basis von teilnehmenden Beobachtungen, die im Unterricht von 27 Sportlehramtsstudierenden durchgeführt wurden, das unterrichtliche Handeln in Bezug auf die Aktivierung von Schüler*innen. Es wird damit eine zentrale Basisdimension qualitätsvollen Unterrichts fokussiert. Die auf Basis einer qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse gewonnenen Befunde lassen sich in die Bereiche Unterrichtseinstieg, Aufgaben und Unterrichtsgespräche einordnen. Im Kern weisen die Befunde auf der einen Seite darauf hin, dass sich das zur Aktivierung anregende Handeln durch eine hohe Orientierung an einer individuell begründeten Sachlogik kennzeichnet und die Studierenden zugleich darauf bedacht sind, die Schüler*innen auf der Beziehungseben zu aktivieren. Auf der anderen Seite ließen sich Handlungsweisen identifizieren, deren Aktivierungspotenzial hinterfragt werden kann. Beispielsweise lässt sich aus einem reflexionsfreien Abarbeiten von Aufgabenfolgen oder dem Stellen von Überraschungsfragen auf eine niedrige Aktivierung schließen. Insgesamt liefert der Beitrag erstmals einen differenzierten Einblick in das professionelle Handeln von Sportlehramtsstudierenden in Praktika im Hinblick auf eine zentrale Basisdimension, wovon Ausbildungsprozesse langfristig profitieren können.

The Impact of Role Models and Experiences on Physical Education Teacher Education Students’ Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge

Preparing future physical education teachers to effectively integrate technology is a responsibility of physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. The purpose of this study was to examine 124 PETE students’ Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) levels, role models for TPACK, and first-hand experi-ences with TPACK. Participants completed the Survey of Preservice Physical Education Teachers’ Knowledge of Teaching and Technology. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and stepwise regression were used to determine TPACK levels, differences among participants, and predictors of TPACK. Results indicated that PETE students had high levels of TPACK (M=4.0, SD = .76) and that PETE faculty modeling was the most significant predictor of TPACK. TPACK was observed and experienced mostly with video analysis/demonstrations and activ-ity monitoring.

Game Performance Improvements in Sport Education and Tactical Games Models

The Tactical Games Model (TGM) is summarized as a physical education model where the emphasis is on developing the underlying core components of games and sports to develop the tactical and per-formance skills of participants, known as game performance (Metzler, 2011). The Sport Education Model (SEM) is a physical education model structured and sequenced in a league-based format to provide students with a realistic feeling of being part of a sports team and to gain an un-derstanding of all aspects of competitive organized sport. Evidence to support the SEM successfully developing game performance skills is lim-ited and inconsistent (Farias et al., 2015). The purpose of the study was to investigate the game performance of pre-service physical education teachers in two different instructional models, SEM and TGM, from pre-test to post-test. Forty-six male (n = 32) and female (n = 14) par-ticipants took part in either a SEM or TGM Team Handball Unit. Each unit consisted of 10 lessons planned and implemented by the instructor. The game performance components Adjust, Support, and Passing were examined by the researchers using the Game Performance Assessment Instrument (Oslin et al., 1998) through four-minute observations in a small-sided game situation at pre-test and post-test. No significant (p &gt; .05) interaction was found between SEM and TGM instructional models over time for game performance variables. No significant (p &gt; .05) difference was found in game performance between SEM and TGM instructional models. A statistically significant (p &lt; .05) main effect was found for time, such that game performance scores increased from pre-test to post-test for both SEM and TGM instructional mod-els. Based on the findings of the current study, both SEM and TGM instructional models may increase game performance when instructed with fidelity. The results could be explained through understanding the connection the SEM and Situated Learning Theory (Lave &amp; Wenger, 1991) and/or team cohesion. The results have practical implications for physical educators, and directions for future research are discussed.

Using the problem-solving method and its role in developing some social aspects among secondary school students from a point of view Physical education teachers

The study aims to highlight the importance of the problem-solving methodIn developing the social aspects of secondary education students, as well as identifying the role of this method in developing (cooperation - loyalty) among them, we have relied in our study on the descriptive approach, using the questionnaire as a research tool, which was distributed to members of the research sample consisting of 40 secondary education teachers out of a total of 170 teachers at the level of education. The Directorate of Education for the State of M'sila, after discussing and analysing the results through statistical methods and relying on previous studies, we concluded that the method of solving problems has a major role in developing some social aspects, namely developing the value of cooperation and loyalty.