Research on Educational Sport

Role of Sports Activities on Academic Engagement and Self-Efficay in Male High School Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Directed Learning

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

mostafa Ghasemian 1
Ahmad Mahmoudi 2
Ebrahim Alidoust Ghahfarokhi 3

1 Master of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22089/res.2026.18256.2677
Abstract
According to the results of the study, which show the effect of sports activities on the academic enthusiasm of male students, this issue has become one of the most important health issues for children and requires a lot of attention and planning from parents and educators. Based on the results of the present study and previous studies that show that sports activities of students lead to the creation and development of self-confidence and enthusiasm for school and studies in them, it is suggested that measures be taken in schools so that students find a suitable passion and enthusiasm for sports activities in order to maintain a desirable level of self-confidence and academic enthusiasm in them. It is also suggested that school administrators organize sports leisure programs for students during the week and on weekends in the form of sports conferences. Also, in order to improve the level of academic enthusiasm and increase the enjoyment of sports activities, they organize leisure and competitive sports programs among students periodically. From a practical point of view, considering the results, it is essential to organize workshops and training classes to properly teach learning strategies and encourage students to use them appropriately. Considering the mediating role of self-directed learning in the relationship between sports activities and students' academic enthusiasm and self-confidence, it is possible to increase students' academic enthusiasm and self-confidence by teaching them to use self-directed learning skills better and providing better quality sports facilities

Keywords

Sports Activity
Academic Engagement
Self-efficay
Self-directed Learning
Mediating Role
Subjects
Research on Educational Sport

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 29 August 2026

  • Receive Date 10 July 2025
  • Revise Date 23 October 2025
  • Accept Date 29 April 2026

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