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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

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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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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

Historical records reveal that the Vikings utilized Rhodiola to promote their endurance and physical strength. As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea L.)

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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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Evidence Based Practices In Education

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Internal motivation and the creation of positive attitudes are thus important. Acute illness is not prevented by vigorous exercise, but it has a favorable effect on the course of many chronic diseases. Long term health benefits depend on a continuation of the physical activity.

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Student Centered Learning Examples Using Technology

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Teachers should create motivating environments that accommodate diverse learning abilities. Autonomy, relatedness , and competence are the three psychological needs that make a person more self-determined (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions. M., & Deci, E.

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Cool Stories and Zombie Ideas

Informed Practitioner in Sport

As the idea gathers steam, the growing uptake seems as much motivated by anxiety and the sense that ‘everybody else seems to be into this, so perhaps I should be too’. Next we have the cognitive biases that motivate the behaviour of early adopters - namely speaking to a pre-existing bias or appealing to something they desire to be true.