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Cornerball: a new alternative sport proposal for school physical education
Pelayo Diez-Fernández1,2, Brais Ruibal-Lista2,3, David Revesado-Carballares1,2,4
1Facultad de Educación, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, Salamanca, España.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|May 28, 2024
Summary
Physical Education teachers are introducing "Cornerball," a novel alternative sport, to boost student engagement and holistic development. This new game offers unique learning opportunities beyond traditional physical education curricula.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Pedagogy
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Physical Education (PE) must adapt to societal changes, requiring innovative teaching methods.
- Alternative Sports offer diverse learning experiences compared to traditional sports.
- Holistic student development (motor, cognitive, socio-emotional) is a key educational goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Cornerball as a new Alternative Sport for educational settings.
- To describe the fundamental aspects of Cornerball, including rules, playing area, and participants.
- To propose methodological strategies for implementing Cornerball in PE classrooms.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Presentation of a new pedagogical proposal for Cornerball.
- Detailed explanation of game characteristics and implementation considerations.
Main Results:
- Cornerball is defined as a hybrid sport played in a 90° corner.
- Key elements such as rules, playing field, participants, and teaching strategies are outlined.
- The study provides a foundational description for future empirical research.
Conclusions:
- Cornerball presents a novel pedagogical option for Physical Education.
- This Alternative Sport can contribute to student engagement and holistic development.
- The descriptive framework facilitates further research and practical application in PE.
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