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Bridging Sports and Physics: Exploring Experiential Learning, Motivation, and Conceptual Gains among Indian Student Community in Qatar

4 Jul 2025, 09:20
20m
BM1.33 (Gorlaeus building)

BM1.33

Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden
Oral presentation Other research in Physics Education (OTHER) Parallel oral presentations OTHER

Speaker

Mohammed Vallikkaparambil (Qatar University)

Description

This study explores the impact of sports-integrated physics instruction on high school students from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as the Indian community in Qatar. A study with 120 students in grades 11 and 12 across three schools revealed that integrating sports into physics instruction greatly enhanced students' comprehension of physics concepts, boosted their motivation, and fostered a more positive attitude towards learning the subject. The research suggests that incorporating sports into physics education enhances students' understanding and enthusiasm, which is particularly beneficial for high school classes; the findings suggest a move towards interdisciplinary teaching techniques, focusing on active and student-centred learning.

Education level Age 15-18 (Secondary education)
Physics topic Interdisciplinary topics
Research focus Innovative instructional strategies and pathways
Research method Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative)

Author

Mohammed Vallikkaparambil (Qatar University)

Presentation materials