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Ireneusz Cichy¹, Agnieszka Kruszwicka², Patrycja Palus¹

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Integrating physical education with games like Eduball significantly boosts second language (L2) learning in children. This innovative approach enhances non-native language skills without hindering physical development.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Education
Sports Science
Linguistics

Background:

Traditional education often separates intellectual and physical learning, despite evidence that integration enhances cognitive skills.
Physical education (PE) integrated with academic content, such as the Eduball method, has shown benefits for mathematical and language competencies.
There is limited research on the impact of such integrated methods on non-native language acquisition.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effectiveness of the Eduball method in enhancing second language (L2) learning in primary school children.
To determine if integrating academic content into PE can support foreign language education.

Main Methods:

A replication of the Eduball experiment was conducted in a dual-language primary school setting.
A parallel group design included an experimental group (using Eduball in PE) and a control group.
Participants attended three 45-minute PE classes weekly for six months, with Eduball incorporated into two sessions for the experimental group.

Main Results:

Children in the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in non-native language skills compared to the control group.
The Eduball intervention positively impacted L2 learning outcomes in second-grade students.
No negative effects on physical development were observed.

Conclusions:

The Eduball method is an effective intervention for stimulating non-native language learning in children.
Integrating specific physical training forms, like Eduball, can support second language acquisition.
This study highlights the potential of cross-curricular approaches in education to enhance language learning.