The Effect of Training Method (Linear and Nonlinear) on Student Participation Motivation in Physical Education Class

The present study was conducted to compare the effect of linear and nonlinear pedagogy on students̓ participation motivation in physical education class. 40 students were selected by random sampling method and were assigned to two groups of linear and nonlinear pedagogy consisting of 20 subjects per each group. In the pre-test, participants were asked to complete the Participation Motivation Questionnaire (PMQ). Flights of hurdles were used as the task completed in a 50-meter route. Traditional education approach was applied in linear pedagogy group. In nonlinear pedagogy group, constraint changes (distance and height of barriers) were used. The post-test was performed after acquisition phase. Results showed that linear and nonlinear teaching methods had a significant effect on student’s participation motivation. It was also found that, the subjects in non-linear training group had better participation motivation than those in the linear training group. In this regard, physical education teachers and educators are suggested to use a nonlinear approach to enhance student’s participation motivation