The role of physical education lesson in developing the psychosocial development of female students practicing track and field

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the role of physical education lesson in developing the psychosocial growth of female students practicing track and field, A sample of 61 students was chosen randomly for some school students from Kasabet Amman directorate. After making sure of the sample validity and stability, the researcher applied the study tool on it. The study tool consisted of 21 paragraphs distributed on 4 themes: the importance of the material and its benefits, the psychological one, the family one, and the role of the teacher. The researcher used the descriptive method in the survey method in collecting and analyzing data. And The study showed the following results:

There is no direct relationship between physical education lesson and the psychosocial development of the female players, the psychological problems are one of the most important obstacles in practicing the physical education lesson, parents of females who practices sports are interested in sports news, but they do not practice it.

 And the most important recommendation was paying attention to activating physical education in a serious matter by teachers by using different strategies in physical education lessons because of its positive impact on the psychosocial behavior of female athletes and enhancing their social relations.

Keywords: psychosocial development, physical education lesson, female students practicing track and field.