Second language acquisition effects of a primary physical education intervention: A pilot study with young refugees.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A physical education (PE) intervention for young refugees was designed combining physical activity within the context of primary PE games with second language learning activities in German. The intervention was based on theoretical implications from the field of second language acquisition and evidence for positive effects of physical activity on cognitive outcomes (e.g. language acquisition). The aim of this study was to analyze short term effects on second language acquisition.

Methods

Sixty-one young refugees were included in the study (age: 8.5 ± 1.4 years). The intervention group participated in language-enriched PE lessons based on an elaborated approach to second language learning acquisition. The control group did not receive any treatment. Both groups wer

SUBMITTER: Kruger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6141098 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature