How does the evidence-based method of training impact learning transfer, motivation, self-efficacy, and mastery goal orientation compared to the traditional method of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

2015-04-16This study was designed to examine the use of evidence‐based instructional content and methods of a Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu program versus a traditional instructional content and methods program, and the degree to which, do learning transfer, motivation, self‐efficacy and mastery goal orientation outcomes change within the intervention group. The sample size consisted of 39 middle school boys and girls with no practical prior knowledge of Brazilian Jiu‐Jitsu techniques. During the one‐week experiment, the research hypotheses that shaped the study were (1) students in the evidence‐based methods condition would score higher on a measure of learning transfer than students in the traditional methods conditions, (2) students in the evidence‐based method conditions would score higher on a measure of motivation than students in the traditional methods conditions, (3) students in the evidence‐based methods conditions would score higher on a measure of self‐efficacy than students in the traditional methods conditions, and (4) students in the evidence‐based methods conditions would score higher on a measure of mastery goal orientation than students in the traditional methods conditions. Hypotheses one and two were validated: learning transfer and motivation were higher in the evidence‐based methods condition. Hypotheses three and four were rejected. Conclusions and recommendations for future research are discussed