The role of team sports in fostering inclusivity and empathy among diverse student groups

Nof Yoffi Amiel
Additional contact information
Nof Yoffi Amiel: Ministry of Education, Israel

CrossCultural Management Journal, 2023, issue 2, 87-92

Abstract: This article explores the role of team sports in fostering inclusivity and empathy among diverse student groups in the school sport context. While previous research has highlighted the potential of social education in physical education, this study focuses on the specific impact of team sports on social development. Drawing from relevant literature and empirical studies, we investigate how team sports provide a unique platform for students from different backgrounds to collaborate and learn together. The article delves into the effectiveness of cooperative teaching methods and their influence on promoting social assistance behavior and cooperation. Furthermore, we explore the concept of role theory and its relevance in enhancing social competence and conflict resolution skills in school sports. The significance of reflective teaching as a tool for encouraging positive social behaviors is also discussed. By emphasizing the importance of diversity, cooperation, and reflective practices, this article highlights the potential of team sports as a means to nurture well-rounded individuals who excel in sportsmanship and empathy.

Keywords: team sports, empathy, social education, cooperative teaching methods, conflict resolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
http://seaopenresearch.eu/Journals/articles/CMJ2023_I2_1.pdf (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:cmj:journl:y:2023:i:2:p:87-92

Access Statistics for this article

CrossCultural Management Journal is currently edited by Fundația Română pentru Inteligența Afacerii

More articles in CrossCultural Management Journal from Fundația Română pentru Inteligența Afacerii, Editorial Department
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Serghie Dan ().