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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

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Practical Tips for Personal Trainers: Retaining Clients

The Sporting

Life events such as illness, injury, relocation, new jobs, pregnancy and parenting can all disrupt a persons ability to exercise regularly. So how can we ensure that no matter what happens outside of the gym or fitness class environment, our clients view exercise as a top priority? Also challenge your clients to try something new.

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Blazepod

Gopher PE

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

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Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line

Stanford Childrens

Her coach and her mother ran beside her. This included Dr. Balaji getting down to the nitty-gritty of exactly which exercises she needed and at what intensity to help her heal safely. We also recommended exercises to help her build her body up to handle the demands she is placing on it.” My soccer coaches called me ‘slow bug.’

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New qualification: 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport?

Aspire-Ed

For teachers and coaches, it means all those things and more. According to Sport England, physically literate children are more likely to be active for the long term – but more than half of children aged five to 15 in England aren’t doing the recommended daily amount of exercise. It gives pupils a better start in life.

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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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10 Most Popular Fitness Influencers on Instagram

The Sporting

If you’re looking for fitness motivation, we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular fitness influencers on Instagram to follow this year! followers AKA, the body coach, Joe Wicks is one of the most popular fitness trainers out there. If you’re looking for motivation to pump those muscles and abs, you should follow him. Joe Wicks : 4.6m

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