The mediating role of critical thinking on motivation and peer interaction for motor skill performance

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Title:	The mediating role of critical thinking on motivation and peer interaction for motor skill performance
Authors:	Chou, Chien-Chih;Huang, Mei-Yao;Huang, Chung-Ju;黃崇儒;Lu, Frank J. H.;Tu, Hsin-Yu
Keywords:	cognitive thinking;learner-learner relationships;physical education
Date:	2015-09
Issue Date:	2017-09-12 14:57:38 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	PURPOSE: Based on the theory of cognitive and motor development, this study examined the mediating role of critical thinking in relation to peer interaction, learning motivation, and motor skill performance. METHODS: Fifth- and sixth- grade students from 23 elementary schools completed measures regarding critical thinking, learning motivation, and peer interaction, and motor skill tests. RESULTS: The findings showed that positive peer relationships and learners’ motivation exhibited facilitative impacts on critical thinking skills, whereas negative peer relationships yielded a debilitating influence. Moreover, critical thinking was found to be a mediating factor among the relationships of learning motivation, peer interaction, and motor Skill Performance. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that physical education teachers should create a supportive learning environment and emphasize positive peer interactions to increase learners’ motivation and critical thinking skills, which in turn can improve students’ motor skill performance.
Relation:	International Journal of Sport Psychology, 46(5), p.391-408
Appears in Collections:	[Graduate Institute of Sports Pedagogy] Periodical Articles

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