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Motivating Players in Mixed-Ability Environments

Player Development Project

As coaches, our priority should be to engage every player and facilitate enjoyable sporting experiences for all. Below, we discuss how coaches can manage the difference within teams, in order to give all players an appropriate challenge, and keep them involved, enthusiastic, and motivated.

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NBA Coach is a Class Act…So Are You!

Physical Education Update

Before you head off for your summer holidays, I thought I’d leave you with a demonstration of character by an All-Star professional basketball player and coach. But he’s only demonstrating the same ethics and motivations that drive most of our scholastic PE teachers and coaches.

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Developing Passionate Athletes: The Role of Parents and Coaches

AASP

Parents and coaches both play an influential role in developing and maintaining passionate athletes. Therefore, parents and coaches who better understand the development of passion can shape the experiences of young athletes from a more holistic perspective.</p> self-validation or external approval). 2003; Mageau et al.,

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Controlling Motivational Strategies: Implications for Sports Coaches

Player Development Project

The post Controlling Motivational Strategies: Implications for Sports Coaches appeared first on Player Development Project. Think of a ham and eggs breakfast. You will notice a real difference between the contributions of the two barn animals. The chicken is.

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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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Motivation & Psychology with Jonny McMurtry

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Discussion Dave Wright sits down with motivational researcher and rugby coach, Jonny McMurtry. Jonny discusses his research into motivation and participation in youth sport. The post Motivation & Psychology with Jonny McMurtry appeared first on Player Development Project.