An innovative approach to enrich learning: Bridging physical sciences with sports for an engaging learning experience

This study explores the integration of scientific concepts, particularly those of physics, into the teaching of physical education and sport to strengthen students' understanding and engagement. The experiment focused on the long jump, combining theoretical explanations of physical concepts (speed, force, gravity, projection angle) with sports practice. A mixed methodological approach was adopted, including quantitative measures of students' performance and a qualitative assessment of their motivation via a questionnaire. The results show that understanding physical laws improves sports performance and generates increased interest in science subjects. Students expressed high motivation and perceived this approach as effective and innovative. Data analysis also revealed discrepancies between theoretical and measured distances, due to technical and environmental factors, highlighting the importance of in-depth technical and scientific work to optimize performance. This work concludes with the development of a simple guide that offers concrete ways to integrate physics into sports activities. This approach enriches learning by giving meaning to scientific concepts through real sports situations, thus making teaching more dynamic and relevant.