biostudies-literatureSimon-Chico LUniversidad Pontificia ComillasMinisterio de Ciencia e Innovación (Spain)684-700https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10137837biostudies-literatureUnknown13(4)The present study investigated how challenge-based learning (CBL) in physical education (PE) may affect students' basic psychological needs (BPNs), motivational regulations, engagement, and learning in comparison with a traditional teaching (TT) methodology. A quasiexperimental study with experimental and control groups was carried out. In total, 50 participants (16 boys and 34 girls) between 13 and 15 years old (M_age = 13.35, SD = 0.62) were involved in the experience for 6 weeks (n_control = 24; n_experimental = 26). Validated questionnaires were administered both before and after the intervention in both groups. Furthermore, theoretical knowledge and badminton-specific motor skill tests were carried out in both groups after the intervention. An analysis shEuropean journal of investigation in health, psychology and educationThe Impact of a Challenge-Based Learning Experience in Physical Education on Students' Motivation and Engagement.PMC10137837PID2020-114051RA-I00PP2021_03Franco EHernandez-Cuadrado ESimon-Chico LGonzalez-Peno AfalseThe Impact of a Challenge-Based Learning Experience in Physical Education on Students' Motivation and Engagement.The present study investigated how challenge-based learning (CBL) in physical education (PE) may affect students' basic psychological needs (BPNs), motivational regulations, engagement, and learning in comparison with a traditional teaching (TT) methodology. A quasiexperimental study with experimental and control groups was carried out. In total, 50 participants (16 boys and 34 girls) between 13 and 15 years old (M_age = 13.35, SD = 0.62) were involved in the experience for 6 weeks (n_control = 24; n_experimental = 26). Validated questionnaires were administered both before and after the intervention in both groups. Furthermore, theoretical knowledge and badminton-specific motor skill tests were carried out in both groups after the intervention. An analysis sh2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Mar2025-04-22T05:19:48.707Z2025-04-05T21:17:15.459ZS-EPMC101378373718590510.3390/ejihpe13040052