The impact of game competitive sports on some physical variables, functional, and psychological for middle school students aged (13-14) years

Authors

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Raad Abdul Amir Finjan College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Babylon, Iraq
  • Dr. Saad Abbas Abed Al- Janabi College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Babylon, Iraq
  • Zainab Hassan Fleih College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Babylon, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58305/ejsst.v15i56.593

Keywords:

Motivation, Physical variables, Middle school students

Abstract

The study designed team-based competitive sports games to enhance physical and psychological development in middle school students. An experimental approach with control and experimental groups showed significant improvements in physical, functional, and psychological variables, with the experimental group achieving superior results. The research highlights the effectiveness of competitive sports in increasing motivation, skill development, and overall engagement in physical education. Competitive sports games improved students’ motivation, physical and psychological well-being. Researchers recommend their use in physical education

Published

2025-04-01