International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 4
Available Online: 15 April 2024
Author/s:
Zhou, Chaomin
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
Physical Education is not merely about physical activity; it also plays a pivotal role in shaping students’ motivation and self-confidence. Badminton, a popular racquet sport, serves as a platform for students to develop these psychological attributes alongside their physical skills. Understanding the dynamics of learning motivation and self-confidence in badminton is essential for educators and researchers alike, as it directly impacts students’ engagement, participation, and long-term interest in sports. The study aimed to determine the learning motivation and self confidence in badminton of PE students. Specifically, it sought to describe the profile of the respondents in terms of gender and age; determine the learning motivation in PE course in terms of intrinsic motivation, identified regulation, introjected regulation, external motivation, and amotivation; determine the self-confidence in badminton in terms of optimistic, independent, sportsman-like, not worrisome, and self-adaptable; test the significant difference of the responses when grouped according to profile; test the significant relationship among the variables; and to propose an action plan based on the results of the study. Results show that most students are female and are enrolled in public school for four or more years. They agreed more on intrinsic than extrinsic motivation with emphasis on content and unique value, and the majority agreed on the optimistic scale giving weight on making their own decisions in learning badminton. Further, no difference of responses on motivation and self-confidence was shown when grouped according to profile variable except on optimism when grouped according to sex, meaning females have higher levels of social support and positive reinforcement. It was recommended that Physical education teachers may pay attention to watching high -end games and participating in amateur competitions to stimulate students ‘love for badminton and cultivate students’ interest in badminton. Also, sports major students may establish self -confidence and cultivate desire to actively learn, so that they like badminton sports.
Keywords: motivation, self-confidence, physical education students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24661
Cite this article:
Zhou, C. (2024). Learning motivation and self confidence in badminton of PE students. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(4), 221-228. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24661