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Collaborative Learning Effects on Tactical Communication Skills and Movement-Pattern Recognition in Handball: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Snoussi, Hamdi, Dergaa, Ismail, Ghouili, Hatem, Ceylan, Halil Ibrahim, Stefanica, Valentina, Muntean, Raul-Ioan, Hawani, Aymen, Abdellaoui, Sabeur, Guelmami, Noomen, Khalifa, Riadh, Ben Abderrahman, Abderraouf

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate whether collaborative learning methods enhance engagement in tactical learning, self-efficacy for tactical skill development, and perceptions of training effectiveness compared to traditional coach-directed instruction in handball players. Methods: Twenty male handball players (aged 26.60 +/- 1.50 years, stature 189.00 +/- 1.90 cm, weight 90.90 +/- 2.30 kg, BMI 25.40 +/- 1.20 kg & sdot;m-2) participated in a 12-week randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to experimental (n=10, collaborative peer learning) or control groups (n=10, traditional coach-directed instruction). Both groups focused on tactical communication skills. Assessment included validated scales for collaborative learning engagement, self-efficacy, tactical skills acquisition, and perceived training value. Data were analysed using repeated measures ANOVA with effect sizes calculated. Results: The experimental group showed moderate improvements in collaborative learning engagement (16.00 vs. 3.00%, P < .001, d = 2.68 vs P= .001, d= 1.45), self-efficacy (22.00% vs. 8.00%, P= < .001, d= 2.65 vs P < .001, d= 1.63), tactical learning engagement (12.00% vs. 4.00%, P< .001, d= 3.60 vs P= .018, = .91), and perceived training value (15.00% vs. 5.00%, P= .001, d= 3.39 vs P= .001, d= 1.49). Timexgroup interactions were significant for all measures (P< .05). Conclusions: The development of tactical communication skills in handball can be improved by learning together with peers. In addition to standard training, sports educators should consider incorporating peer-supported learning strategies. For future studies, larger sample sizes and objective performance metrics are needed to demonstrate competitive performance improvements and develop ideal implementation methods.

Keywords

Collaborative learning handball peer instruction perceptual training tactical skills team sports training methods movement recognition EXPECTANCY-VALUE THEORY SELF-DETERMINATION SPORT-CONFIDENCE TEACHING GAMES PERFORMANCE CONCEPTUALIZATION INSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT ENGAGEMENT DISCOVERY

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Sport Sciences

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: ACTA KINESIOLOGICA
Year: 2025
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Pages: 80-88
ISSN: 1840-2976
eISSN: 1840-3700
DOI: 10.51371/issn.1840-2976.2025.19.3.9
WoS UID: WOS:001614996000009

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