Motivation PE Psychology 
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. All three of these tenants of PE can be better utilized in classroom settings.
Reinventing the Game
JUNE 15, 2021
The words sort of represent a short cut for me to understand much of what is sometimes said about skill acquisition and learning in PE. To me, these words points to the reason for thriving and successful ecological (living things and PE for us) and artificial systems (the wonderful technology out there).
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Learning Through Sport
AUGUST 8, 2022
There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.
PLT4M
JUNE 7, 2022
In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Self-Determination Theory was first introduced in 1980 (Deci & Ryan, 1980).
The Physical Educator
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Early on in my career, I had no idea how to motivate students in my teaching. Knowing this impact, how can we best support student motivation in our lessons? Self-determination theory looks at human motivation and tries to understand the factors that push or prevent people from wanting to learn and grow. Supporting Autonomy.
Physical Education Update
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
One of the main goals of good physical educators is to make fitness fun, because that’s the best way to motivate students into making physical activity part of their daily lifestyle. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, Click Here!
Physical Education Ideas
DECEMBER 30, 2023
It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits. Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles. Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity.
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