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Motivational processes in physical education and objectively measured physical activity among adolescents

PE Scholar

Physical education teachers predicts objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of adolescents.

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The NEW Standard 4: Building a Positive Relationship with Physical Activity

Gopher PE

Of the 4 standards, it’s probably fair to say that the new Standard 4 presents the most opportunity and some challenges for teachers. Key Components of Standard 4: Standard 4 states that students should develop personal skills, identify personal benefits of movement, and choose to engage in physical activity that is personally meaningful.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

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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Strategies for Reaching Unmotivated Students

Gopher PE

Let’s start by accepting that students can’t separate how they feel about their teacher and physical education. If they don’t like PE, they probably don’t have a positive feeling toward their teacher and vice versa. Over time, make it clear that your goal is to integrate them into normal class activities.

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Reflection – Action coupling for teachers in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

Now, the students have an altogether different expectation when involve in a fun physical activity of their choice. For them, my attitude was to hear them out and present activities that was planned for by their original teacher. These two experiences are identifiable for many teachers. to this activity.

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Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority

School Yard

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.

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Including Students in Physical Activity Promotion

Moving Minds Blog

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., It is often said that schools should be a place to teach respect and responsibility to students (Lickert, 1991).