Teaching cornerball: a didactic proposal based on the sport education model

Diez-Fernández, Pelayo and Rodríguez-Cayetano, Alberto and Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez, Sandra and Barcala-Furelos, Martín and González-Gutiérrez, Iván and Ruibal-Lista, Brais and López-García, Sergio UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, ivan.gutierrez@uneatlantico.es, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED (2026) Teaching cornerball: a didactic proposal based on the sport education model. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 8. ISSN 2624-9367

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Abstract

In response to the educational demands of the 21st century, Physical Education (PE) has evolved toward a more comprehensive model, requiring innovative approaches from teachers. Educational sport remains essential; however, excessive competitiveness in some traditional sports often fails to motivate students. For this reason, the adoption of Alternative Sports (AS), such as Cornerball, is proposed. Cornerball, a playful–sporting variant, combines elements of wall and rebound sports with a divided court. It is played in mixed-gender pairs within a 90-degree corner divided by a net at the center, with players alternating participation on each hit. This novel approach seeks to enhance student motivation, promote physical activity, and convey values in an engaging manner. The main objective of this paper is to design a didactic proposal for the implementation of Cornerball in PE classes. Its potential to foster active participation, coeducation, sports values, cooperation, and healthy lifestyle habits is highlighted. This new alternative sport emerges as an attractive and challenging option, contributing significantly to the evolution of Physical Education toward a more holistic and motivating approach.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	alternative sports, educational innovation, motivation, physical education, secondary education
Subjects:	Subjects > Physical Education and Sport
Divisions:	Europe University of Atlantic > Research > Scientific Production
Depositing User:	Sr Bibliotecario
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2026 09:39
Last Modified:	23 Mar 2026 09:39
URI:	http://repositorio.funiber.org/id/eprint/27969

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