IMPROVING SOCIAL COMPETENCES THROUGH SPORT: AN EXPLORATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

<doi>10.24250/jpe/1/2024/VC/</doi>

Abstract

The current context of society underlines the need to develop robust social skills among adolescents, essential for social integration and professional success. This research examines the impact of physical activity and sports on the development of social skills, such as empathy, effective communication and teamwork, among adolescents. Through a mixed methodology, combining quantitative analysis of data collected from surveys applied to a sample of 500 adolescents and qualitative analysis of detailed interviews with selected participants, the study provides a comprehensive perspective on how involvement in sports activities contributes to improving social skills. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between regular participation in sports and higher levels of social skills mentioned. These findings suggest that sport, as an integral part of the educational curriculum, can play a vital role in promoting adolescent social development. The conclusions of the study recommend the systematic incorporation of physical education programs focused on the development of social competences, highlighting the importance of a holistic educational framework that values the physical, cognitive and social dimensions of youth development. This abstract effectively summarizes the purpose, methodology, main results, and conclusions of the research, giving the reader a clear and concise overview of the study. The next step would be to develop the introduction section, which will detail the context of the research and objectives in more detail. If you have any further details or adjustments to make to the abstract, or if you would like us to proceed with the introduction, please let me know.