The Effectiveness of the Challenge-Based Learning Strategy in Developing Self-Confidence and the Accuracy of the Lay-Up Shot in Basketball among Fifth-Grade Preparatory School Female Students

Abstract

   
The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the challenge-based learning strategy in enhancing self-confidence and improving lay-up shot accuracy in basketball among female fifth-grade preparatory students. The researcher employed the experimental method using a two-group design (experimental and control) to examine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variables. The research population was selected intentionally and consisted of female students of the fifth grade at Al-Zahraa Secondary School for Girls, totalling 68 students, while the research sample was chosen randomly and included 15 students for the experimental group and 15 students for the control group. Additionally, 10 students were selected to constitute the exploratory sample. Following the implementation of the challenge-based learning program, the results revealed statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests in favour of the experimental group for both self-confidence and lay-up shot accuracy. The calculated t-values were 41.68 for self-confidence and 9.07 for lay-up shot accuracy at a significance level of 0.05, indicating the effectiveness of the strategy in enhancing psychological and skill-related aspects of basketball performance. The study recommends adopting this strategy in physical education lessons to foster students’ self-confidence and improve their athletic performance.