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Unpacking Student Motivation

The Physical Educator

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.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

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. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

With this brand new course from Ryan Bradley, former international gymnast and founder and director of RB Gym & Sport. The course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan, teach and assess primary gymnastics. To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. What will you learn?

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Explaining to pupils how gymnastics can help them develop and progress in their favourite sport can be a strong motivator. They also learn to work as a team and support each other to achieve a goal. Perhaps gymnastics isn’t a sport some pupils want to pursue outside of school, leading to disengagement in lessons.

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What Physical Educators Can Learn From Norway’s Olympic Success.

The Physical Educator

As physical educators, we should focus on developing meaningful relationships with our students and creating a positive learning environment for every child and youth that walks into our gym. All students should feel that they are welcomed, safe, and able to achieve success in PE. Foster Connectedness. cooperative or jigsaw learning ).

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Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility in Physical Education (Part Two)

The Physical Educator

The TARE (Tool for Assessing Responsibility-Based Education) instrument was designed to assess the implementation of teaching strategies that support students’ development of personally and socially responsible behaviours. ” Role In Assessment. Obviously, peer assessment comes to mind. Modelling Respect.

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Strength and Conditioning Templates

PLT4M

This goal-oriented approach helps individuals stay focused and motivated. Consistency is critical for achieving fitness goals, and templates provide a roadmap that users can consistently follow. Many of these templates are designed for clients to complete at home or in a commercial gym setting.