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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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Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring

First Beat

Instead, I’ll take a look at some theory that I think is relevant and attempt to provide a framework for motivating your athletes to engage in the monitoring process. By devising strategies to enhance these three areas you will have athletes who are motivated and buy-in to your monitoring strategy.

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Treadmill Running Workouts For Students

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The best treadmill workouts motivate and inspire beginners to advanced runners through fun and challenging running workouts. Each tread workout will allow students to challenge themselves with different endurance, hills, sprints, and more! And that can get boring! Students start each workout by getting warmed up on the treadmill.

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Coaching in the Era of Cheerleading

Informed Practitioner in Sport

Against this societal backdrop it was somewhat inevitable that those operating in the realms of coaching and performance sport might start running into issues. Perhaps the closest cousin of coaching is teaching. But coaching (much like teaching) is not cheerleading. adults in the eyes of the law).

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Tracking Student Progress In Physical Education

PLT4M

Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance. Positive reinforcement for their achievements and constructive feedback on areas of improvement can boost students’ confidence and motivation.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. It can help you enhance your skills, confidence and motivation.

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Rising Stanford University Track Star Turns Injury Into Opportunity

Stanford Childrens

Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. She’s so motivated and competitive. It also lets athletes get a jump on endurance training while protecting the injury from bearing too much weight. “In Cate was up for it. And she wanted to get back to sport.”