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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

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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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn. Students who have the opportunity for regularly scheduled physical activity and more classroom movement benefit academically, physically, and socially. Ideally, we want students to love learning.

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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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The Relentless School Nurse: We are Halfway to Summer

Relentless School Nurse

Attendance at workshops and conferences not only keeps us updated but also serves as a motivational factor. It is crucial to address the challenges inherent in our roles. To navigate these demands effectively, let’s prioritize a few key strategies: First and foremost, self-compassion is at the forefront. Protect your time!

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Let’s Escape! The Impact of a Digital-Physical Combined Escape Room on Students’ Creative Thinking, Learning Motivation, and Science Academic Achievement

PE Scholar

Digital and physical escape rooms have been suggested as practical and effective approaches to game-based learning.

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PE: Co-curricular or Extracurricular?

Montessori Physical Education

experiences that are connected to or mirror the academic curriculum.” ” — Glossary of Education Reform This means that while we have our own classroom, we should not act as an independent entity from the academic classroom. However, a co-curricular complements and connects to the academic curriculum.

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Focused success: How sports empower Shawn

Every Kids Sports

Nicole highlights how sports motivate Shawn and keep him pushing forward, instilling valuable life skills that go beyond the baseball diamond. While Shawn excels in many areas, he faces difficulties in learning to keep calm during stressful situations. Do you believe in the transformative power of sports?

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