Rini Afriani, Endang Sepdanius
Purpose: This study aims to examine models that influence one's comprehension of English vocabulary in sports contexts, including sports activities, vocabulary use, communication behavior in English, and comprehension of English in sports. Method: Data were analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method by assessing content validity, Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Inner Model, and hypothesis testing. 125 volunteers from the faculty of sports science participated, using data collection techniques through a Google Form survey distributed via WhatsApp. Result: The results showed that: 1) sports activeness significantly affects communication behavior using English (t-count = 9.032 > t-table = 1.966). 2) participation in sports significantly affects the understanding of English in sports (t-count = 3.677 > t-table = 1.966). 3) activity in sports significantly affects the use of English vocabulary (t-count = 7.999 > t-table = 1.966). 4) communication behavior in sports does not affect English comprehension in sports (t-count = 1.584 > t-table = 1.966), 5) English vocabulary use has a significant effect on English comprehension in sports (t-count = 5.338 > t-table = 1.966). Conclusion: This research shows that being active in sports significantly affects English vocabulary use, communication behavior, and English comprehension in sports. Implications: sporting activities that actively use English can improve English language skills, especially in sporting contexts. This understanding can be used to develop more effective learning strategies within the sporting community. © 2025 Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
