Table 2.

Summary of qualitative findings from teacher interviews*.

Theme	Description	Supporting quotes from teachers
Cooperation	Students demonstrated increased teamwork and collaboration during the intervention. They understood that success depends on collective effort rather than individual performance.	“Helping each other, talking to one another… understanding the power of the group as a group.” (Teacher 1)
Creative thinking	Participants showed an ability to think outside the box, find new strategies, and approach challenges in innovative ways.	“The students really surprised me. They performed the tasks even more successfully than I had hoped.” (Teacher 3)
Reflective abilities	Students developed skills in self-reflection, recognizing their learning process and ways to improve their performance. Teachers also reflected on their own instructional methods.	“The students were able to raise important points for discussion… They learned from their experience and improved in the next sessions.” (Teacher 2)
Empathy and interpersonal inclusion	Some students exhibited empathy by considering their peers’ feelings and supporting one another during group activities. However, this was less emphasized compared to other skills.	“Some students showed an interest in how others were feeling, which was really great to see.” (Teacher 3)
	The intervention helped students, particularly those who typically struggle in PE classes, feel more included and engaged. The structured group activities allowed them to contribute meaningfully.	“Students who usually do not enjoy PE realized they had a role in the group, which made them feel more confident.” (Teacher 1)

*The table below presents the order of the times that the teachers mentioned the skills from the highest to the lowest.