Physical activity challenges: the fast route to mastering motivation
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JULY 12, 2023
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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education
PLT4M
JUNE 7, 2022
Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. PLT4M Classroom.
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Seven Key Ingredients For Improving Student Motivation
Skillastics
MAY 23, 2022
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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Strategies for Reaching Unmotivated Students
Gopher PE
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Often, teachers resent having to spend more time with students who don’t like PE than with students who are self-motivated. Over time, make it clear that your goal is to integrate them into normal class activities. Minimize the Fear Factor There are two types of fear that cause a student to avoid physical activity.
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Including Students in Physical Activity Promotion
Moving Minds Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
While young children are strongly influenced by teachers, as they age, peers become more important especially when it comes to classroom physical activity and motivation (Salvy et al.,
Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority
School Yard
JANUARY 9, 2019
As priorities change, for many, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle can fall to the wayside. As an adult influence on students’ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a key role in encouraging students to make movement a priority throughout their lives. Read More: Physical Education.
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Physical Literacy - Your 2024 Physical Education Development Goal
Physical Education Ideas
DECEMBER 30, 2023
What we are talking about goes beyond the traditional notions of physical fitness; it encompasses a broader range of skills and knowledge that empower individuals to participate confidently and competently in physical activities throughout their lives. Movement skills, much like numeracy, reading and writing, can be learned.
Having Trouble Sticking to Your Exercise Program? Stay Motivated With These 13 Exercise Adherence Strategies
AASP
JANUARY 18, 2022
Initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program, but as much as 80% of people do not stick with exercise once they have started (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). So, what does it take to get/stay motivated and how can you increase the likelihood that you will continue exercising?
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Importance of Providing Additional Choices in Relation to Pupils’ Happiness, Mastery, Well-Being, Contentment, and Level of Physical Activity in Physical Education
PE Scholar
AUGUST 31, 2023
The importance of providing support to autonomy in PE, because it has a particularly positive effect on motivation in PE.
What is Physical Literacy?
PLT4M
JUNE 15, 2023
Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”
The “Fun Theory” is a Physical Education Staple
Physical Education Update
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
“Fun” is a theory that physical education teachers have been practicing for decades. One of the main goals of good physical educators is to make fitness fun, because that’s the best way to motivate students into making physical activity part of their daily lifestyle.
Evidence Based Practices In Education
PLT4M
MAY 17, 2023
.” Therefore, we want to align the goals of physical education with the evidence based practices in education. A teacher works with students in physical education class. Studies have long indicated that regular physical activity for children has a wide range of benefits.
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Why is Wearable Fitness Technology Important in Schools?
Heartzones
JUNE 27, 2023
Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities. By tracking heart rate data and steps, teachers can identify students who may need additional support or modification in physical activities.
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Showcase District – Missouri: Wentzville R-IV School District
Heartzones
MAY 30, 2023
“Students get instant feedback and it motivates students to move. In the online courses, students use the Heart Zones MOVE app to record physical activity and analyze their results. Students have goals for reaching and staying in their correct zone for the activity.
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Kids Heart Challenge 2020
Carly's P.E. Games
JANUARY 18, 2020
Students participate in a variety of physical activities including jumping rope, obstacle courses and more! It's so much fun, and it motivates the whole school to learn about heart health! For the past several years, our school has participated in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart).
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6 Reasons Video Feedback is Valuable in PE Classrooms: Backed by Research
The PE Geek
APRIL 9, 2023
Motivation: Video feedback can improve students’ motivation by helping them see their progress over time and boosting their confidence. This positive feedback and support from peers and teachers can help students stay motivated to continue working hard. According to a study by Horton et al.
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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment
PLT4M
OCTOBER 23, 2023
These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Reach out to us for a free consultation!
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Basketball (Grades 9-12)
Open Phys Ed
APRIL 9, 2024
By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.
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Is it Time for Homework in KS3 Physical Education?
The Everlearner
JUNE 22, 2022
Perhaps the greatest value of the physical activity completed in PE lessons is that it may motivate or inform a young person to participate in a greater amount of physical activity optionally, now and in the future. Practical learning in PE has inherent value to the student.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Every Kids Sports
MARCH 12, 2024
Why Bonnie supports Every Kid Sports: “I’ve done enough work in the youth health and wellness space to understand the over-arching impact of physical activity on children. Her motivation to work with Every Kid Sports is to make a positive impact on the next generation by giving them the chance to play and have fun.
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What is Gamification in Physical Education?
PE 4 Learning
JANUARY 21, 2023
Gamification in Physical Education refers to the use of game design elements, such as points, badges, leaderboards, and rewards, in a physical education setting. Examples […]
Flying into Fun: Disc It, the Next Evolution in PE Games
Gopher PE
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Easy to Learn, Quick to Setup Indoors & Outdoors Disc It isn’t just a game; it’s a complete Physical Education Unit wrapped up in a kit for 4-10 players that effortlessly merges fun with learning for younger and older students alike. This means less time organizing and more time engaging students in active play.
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Practical Tips for Personal Trainers: Retaining Clients
The Sporting
JULY 10, 2023
I’ve found that throwing in a little challenge every couple of months keeps clients feeling motivated. Be a friend: Sometimes its not Just About Motivation Being a trainer involves so much more than looking after your client’s physical activity. Also challenge your clients to try something new.
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5 BRAND NEW Gopher Exclusive Products for Ultimate Fun!
Gopher PE
AUGUST 14, 2023
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! With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation. Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year?
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California Model School: Albert Einstein Academies
Heartzones
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Heart Zones’ reports offer multiple means to express their learning and goals via FIT points, MVPA (Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity), Zones, etc. It’s also a strong motivator for students and also gives the teachers the ability to gamify their lessons. for their motivation to play/move.
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Robotic Puppies Bring Joy and Therapy to Patients at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Stanford Childrens
JULY 28, 2023
Research has shown there are medical benefits from pet assisted therapy that include lowering and/or stabilizing blood pressure, reducing pain and anxiety, motivating physical activity, and encouraging communication. Tatiana Cobb, 12, walking “Otis,” the robot puppy.
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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 10, 2023
There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.
Encouraging greater sport participation
Learning Through Sport
AUGUST 8, 2022
There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.
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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently
Skillastics
JUNE 23, 2022
Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.
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Challenge Your Students with Parkour
Gopher PE
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education , 41 (3), 492-501. 2 Cheng, S.,
Children, junior and youth sport: Retention
Learning Through Sport
AUGUST 5, 2023
Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. 2003 suggested that terms such as ‘sport’, ‘play’ and ‘physical activity’ have quite different resonances for children. Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons. Sport can help children develop a sense of belonging and identity.
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Giving the Gift of Fitness Energy
Heartzones
AUGUST 11, 2022
Third, the key to your success is to kept track of your physical activity. . This is the total amount of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) time during the activity session. Summarize the amount of physical activity for all seven days – In what heart zone did you spend the most time?
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5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education
PLT4M
JULY 19, 2022
Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al., It should be noted that tracking/monitoring of activity (i.e. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,
SMART Goals for PE
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Most students need help knowing where to begin when it comes to setting goals in physical education. SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. What are SMART goals? Goal setting is a skill that takes practice.
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Physical Education's Potential to Overcome Socioeconomic Constraints
Human Kinetics
MARCH 25, 2022
The findings from the Power of the Curriculum: Content, Context, and Learning in Physical Education study show "that despite school socioeconomic (SES) and environmental constraints, the constructivist approach to physical education can significantly enhance student knowledge about physical activity and benefits.
Winter Wonderland Instant Activities
Open Phys Ed
DECEMBER 4, 2021
4) Accepts “players” of all skill levels into the physical activity. (5) 5) Accepts, recognizes, and actively involves others with both higher and lower skill abilities into physical activities and group projects. (6) 4) Accepts “players” of all skill levels into the physical activity. (5)
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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership
PLT4M
OCTOBER 13, 2022
PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . Learn MORE.
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“Mama, I can’t sit here any longer.” How PE Changed My Daughter’s Year – and My Perspective
Active Schools Us
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
But I had this PE teacher that was very encouraging – tough but motivational. And I grew up in an area with the resources to devote to physical activity. When I was growing up, I didn’t always enjoy PE because I wasn’t a very strong kid. We had outdoor PE, relay races, field days, and a giant, brand new playground.
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'Road 2 Paris' workshop celebrating the build-up to the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics
Aspire-Ed
JANUARY 15, 2024
Along the way, we’ve motivated thousands of children to try new sports and live the Olympic and Paralympic values of excellence , determination , courage , equality , respect , friendship , and inspiration. Teach the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. Support your PE and sport premium outcomes.
Physical Education Ice Breakers
PLT4M
JULY 18, 2022
Key Takeaways On Physical Education Icebreakers There will always be students nervous about starting a new semester or class. Physical education icebreakers can help us achieve several goals in our first week of class. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Teen Health 101
MAY 17, 2022
Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. As explained by , Mayo Clinic , physical activity can help decrease depression by “releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being”.
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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities
Gopher PE
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,
High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success
PLT4M
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.
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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education
SHAPE America
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?
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