The Impact of Physical Education Lesson Plans on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management Skills among Intermediate School Students

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the impact of physical education lesson plans on emotional intelligence and conflict management skills among intermediate school students. The research population was defined as students of Al-Ta'ayush Girls' Secondary School. The researcher selected the research sample by lottery, choosing 35 second-year intermediate students from a total of 133 students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The sample size represented 26.3% of the original population. The researcher used the experimental method as it was suitable for the nature of the research and achieved its objectives. The research results also showed that the structured physical education lesson plan plays an effective role in raising the level of emotional intelligence and conflict management skills among middle school students. The researcher attributes this to several reasons, including the fact that physical education is an interactive subject that focuses on both classroom and extracurricular activities, such as teamwork among students. It also fosters a spirit of competition, engages students, and channels their energies positively through participation in sports competitions, scouting groups, school volunteer work, sports festivals, and other activities. These activities primarily aim to develop students with strong personalities, social skills, and physical and mental well-being. Furthermore, they help uncover talents, bridge cultural divides within the community, and promote the slogan "Sports Unites Us," regardless of race or religion. All of this, in turn, reduces conflicts among students and contributes to creating a healthy school environment that, ultimately, raises students' academic performance.