The Role of Physical Education Classes in Developing Cooperative Behavior Among School Students

This study is carried out in order to determine the role of physical education classes in shaping cooperative behavior among students in schools. The researcher used descriptive analytical method that is best suited for such type of study. The research instrument used in this study comprised of a questionnaire comprising of 20 questions under three major categories and was distributed to 80 girls of Dhat Al-Nitaqayn Secondary School for Girls in 2025–2026 academic year.

Data obtained from the questionnaire were statistically analyzed using mean, percentage, and Cronbach’s alpha through Microsoft Excel and Google sheets. It is evident that physical education classes have a positive and effective role in developing the cooperative behavior of students, since the mean score recorded in this study was 4.16 and percentage was 83.2%. Such a high percentage indicates the importance of sporting activities in the development of cooperation, teamwork and social relations among students. Moreover, it is also important to note the important role played by PE teachers in molding good behavior among students.