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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

Social interaction (friendship), enjoyment and feeling 'competent enough' are main motivators for sport participation throughout life, regardless of age (Allender et al., With older adults, the health benefits derived from the physical and social activity of sport are important in motivating continued participation (Stenner et al.,

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

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.

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Having Trouble Sticking to Your Exercise Program? Stay Motivated With These 13 Exercise Adherence Strategies

AASP

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?

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Structures and Ecology: Linear facilitation processes vis-à-vis non-linear developmental processes in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

The challenge now is to fill up the flexible spaces in between the structures with realities of how learners learn. After that, some do take on a routine of being involved in sports and/or physical fitness activities but mainly as social vehicles that just happens to overlap with their need for recreational movements for health and fitness.

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4-Square Non-Traditional Adaptations For Physical Education

Gopher Sport

Teachers using 4-square in non-traditional ways also help students break down preconceived notions of competence and activity enjoyment; which both impact student motivation and mindset during learning activities. Economical and Flexible: Equipment Recommendations for 4-Square Fun!

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

Also popular were alternative Lifetime Fitness courses like HITT Bootcamps, Dance and Boxing, along with Recreational Activities like Spikeball, Pickleball, and Kan-Jam. Desired Outcome: Students improve their motor skills and movement patterns, and apply them in a recreational setting.

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Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Moreno-Raysin

MSU

Andrea is a first-generation Latinx college graduate, the mother of three sons, and a recreational runner and cyclist. I needed the flexibility that online coursework offers without losing the integrity of the program. Being a part of the MSU SCL program offers you flexibility and control over your learning.