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José Domínguez Alonso
Universidade de Vigo
Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1844-000X
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Iago Portela-Pino
Universidad de León
Spain
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4232-2089
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Lucia Rodríguez-Castro
Universidade de Vigo
Spain
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Vol. 1 No. 36 (2026), Articles
https://doi.org/10.15304/ie.36.11035
Submitted: 2025-11-12| Published: 2026-02-26
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Modernizing the teaching of Physical Education in primary schools by incorporating sports such as rhythmic gymnastics is essential to combat demotivation and foster greater student involvement in sports. The main objective of this study is to analyze how an intervention based on rhythmic gymnastics affects the perception and understanding of its physical, mental, and social benefits in students in the second cycle of Primary Education, also considering differences according to gender, age (M = 8.71, SD = .68), and school year. The study employs a quasi-experimental (pre-post), quantitative, and cross-sectional design with 48 participants, using perception and knowledge questionnaires administered before and after a six-session rhythmic gymnastics intervention. The results show that the intervention significantly increased the perception and knowledge of the benefits of rhythmic gymnastics at all three levels assessed (physical, mental, and social). Furthermore, improved assessments were evident after the intervention, particularly among younger girls, with a greater impact on mental and social benefits. In conclusion, integrating rhythmic gymnastics into the primary education curriculum promotes the holistic development of students, as it is perceived as a motivating, inclusive, and meaningful activity.