Teaching cornerball: a didactic proposal based on the sport education model

Area of Science:

• Education
• Sports Science
• Kinesiology

Background:

• Physical Education (PE) requires innovative strategies to meet 21st-century educational demands.
• Traditional sports' excessive competitiveness can demotivate students, necessitating alternative approaches.
• Alternative Sports (AS) offer engaging and inclusive options for modern PE curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design a didactic proposal for implementing Cornerball in Physical Education (PE) classes.
• To explore the potential of Cornerball in enhancing student motivation and physical activity.
• To highlight the capacity of Cornerball to foster coeducation, sports values, and healthy lifestyles.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization of Cornerball as a playful-sporting variant combining wall and rebound elements.
• Description of Cornerball's gameplay: mixed-gender pairs, divided court, alternating participation.
• Focus on designing a pedagogical framework for its integration into PE.

Main Results:

• Cornerball is presented as a novel approach to address motivational challenges in PE.
• The sport's structure supports active participation and coeducational principles.
• Potential for fostering cooperation, sports values, and healthy lifestyle habits is identified.

Conclusions:

• Cornerball offers an attractive and challenging alternative to traditional sports in PE.
• Its implementation can significantly contribute to a more holistic and motivating PE experience.
• This AS promotes essential values and physical activity, aligning with contemporary educational goals.