The Effect Karplus Model in Cognitive Achievement and Learning Passing Skill in Soccer for Secondary School Students

The importance of the study lies in the effect of Karplus model on In Cognitive Achievement and learning soccer passing in2nd grade secondary school students. The problem of the research lies in the traditional method used by the physical educator based on command style as well as the lack of attention to the theoretical aspect of physical education. This affected the academic achievement of students hence emerged the need for a more developed teaching strategy; Karplus Model. The research aimed at identifying the effect of using Karplus model on academic achievement and learning soccer passing in 2 nd grade secondary school students. The researcher used the experimental method on (30) secondary school students; 10 selected for pilot study, 20 were divided into two groups. The experimental group followed Karplus Model while the controlling group followed the traditional method. The experimental program lasted for eight weeks with two teaching sessions per week for each group. The data was collected and treated using SPSS to conclude the positive effect of using Karplus model on developing academic achievement and learning soccer passing in 2 nd grade secondary school students. Finally the researchers recommended benefiting from Karplus model in improving and learning soccer passing.