Academics Motivation Recreation 
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.
PLT4M
JUNE 7, 2022
In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. However, Ryan and Deci (2000) discuss that any form of extrinsic motivation is not always bad. PLT4M Classroom.
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Reinventing the Game
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This is usually the point where a whole year’s of effort culminates and everyone sort of wind down from an intense academic calendar. In the old days, this is done as quickly as possible, without worrying about regulation, motivation, movement related sciences, etc. This paper was done almost a decade ago but still valid in its value.
AASP
JANUARY 18, 2022
Initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program, but as much as 80% of people do not stick with exercise once they have started (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). So, what does it take to get/stay motivated and how can you increase the likelihood that you will continue exercising?
Reinventing the Game
MAY 1, 2021
It is not a case of wanting to be academic but rather just a very deep-set belief that it is important to understand the whys of behaviour. It was qualification courses that are usually attended by very motivated and proficient people who absorb technical knowledge like sponges, very unlike what our learners experience in schools.
AKA Sports
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Please, spend more quality time with your kids in sport and recreation activities. No it’s not always easy, or preferred , but to ensure we give our kids the best opportunities in life, whether that be through sport, the arts, academics or anything of nurturing value, take more time for our kids and for a better tomorrow!
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 88:7, 44-50, DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2017.1340205 Cothran, D. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions.
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