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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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Seven Key Ingredients For Improving Student Motivation

Skillastics

Some educators use the words motivation and engagement interchangeably, but they’re very different. Motivation, from the Latin word motivus–meaning moving–is the force or thing that prompts you to act where engagement is a feeling of belonging, commitment, or purpose towards an organization or idea.

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Tracking Student Progress In Physical Education

PLT4M

Measuring Learning Outcomes: Student progress tracking enables the assessment of learning outcomes and whether educational goals are being met. Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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California Model School: Albert Einstein Academies

Heartzones

For 10 years, we would take breaks during our activities to assess our heart rate by palpation. For him, “a great way to use Heart Zones’ “Activity Points” if the intent is to assess participation… is to set a goal. for their motivation to play/move. Funding is important.

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5 BRAND NEW Gopher Exclusive Products for Ultimate Fun!

Gopher PE

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! The AssessPro Jump Board is here to take your vertical jump assessments to the next level. With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation.

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