La Gamificación como método innovador en las clases de Educación Física

Abstract

Introduction: As a precaution against another posible pandemic it is necessary to be prepared pedagogically; thanks to technology,education did not stop, but its interest decreased, and cognitive acquisitionn was also affected. Fo this, gamification is an essential tool that helps improve and change routine Physical Education classes, whether conducted in the educational establishment or at home. Objective: To know the impacto f Gamification in Physical Education classes by analyzing a survey directed to teachers and Cañar Youth Sports Federation to implement it as an innovative methodology in teaching-learning, adapting it for virtual classes or at the educational establishment. Method: This research has a non-experimental design with a descriptive scope, quantitive scope, and cross-sectional approach. The study population comprises 65 members of the Cañar Youth Sports Federation members in the city of Azogues; the sample consisted of 52 teachers surveyed. Results: The results were positive regarding the acceptance and application of gamificaction, mostly recommended and known by teachers; it could also be deduced thai t is already being used in their classes. Conclusions: It is concluded that gamification is an innovate strategy in Physical Education, especially in virtual teaching, taking advantage of students’ affinity with technology and fostering cooperative and autonomus skills. The survey showed increasing acceptance and teacher validation, conforming its effectiveness.