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April 17, 2019
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There is limited research to explain students’ responses to specific motivational climates in sport; however, a review of related literature suggests that the volume of positive sporting behaviors is linked to the task or ego-oriented motivational climate created by the instructor. Hence, the physical educator or coach plays a large role in the intended socialization of their students.

 

from the April 2019 issue of JOPERD to learn about the importance of developing and maintaining a task-mastery motivational climate, including the use of a tool to assess the presence of positive sporting behaviors.

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a crucial part of an educational environment where students feel safe and confident to explore, grow, and succeed. Discover our selection of tools, resources, and blog articles to support SEL in the physical education and health setting to help students thrive.

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At the national convention in Tampa, SHAPE America released the latest edition of its popular book for physical education teachers, . The book is the go-to text for teaching fitness education in our schools and improving the health of students. In her recent blog post, Physical Best Editor Jackie Conkle shares what makes this new edition a must-have resource!

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Research indicates that increased exercise behaviors — collectively called FIT (frequency, intensity and time) values — equate with positive health outcomes. A recent study examined whether wearable exercise technology is associated with increased exercise and FIT values among university students. Download this free access article from the March/April issue of the American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) to learn how wearable exercise technology has the potential to help students increase exercise and decrease risks of obesity and chronic disease.

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Apply for a free NFL FLAG-In-Schools Kit — great for PE class as well as in before- and after-school programs! Schools are eligible even if they’ve received a kit in the past. The kits, valued at $375, are a fun and engaging way for kids to get active as a team!

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SHAPE America's National Teacher of the Year award recipients represent the "best of the best" in adapted physical education, dance education, health education, and physical education. Find out who was named a 2019 National Teacher of the Year at #SHAPETampa!

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“Compassion and empathy is a learned skill and, once learned and used, spreads to others resulting in a community of mutual compassion.” Those are the words of Coolspring Elementary School teacher Liz Gast explaining the school’s new social and emotional learning (SEL) program. According to Coolspring Principal Kim Palmer, SEL can be broken down into five parts: self-awareness; self-management; social awareness; relationship skills; and responsible decision-making, including problem solving and personal responsibility.

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