Supporting Student Autonomy in Physical Education
Overview & Synopsis
The lack of motivation among students is a common challenge in physical education. Studies drawing on the self-determination theory consistently show that perceived autonomy facilitates adaptive motivation in students, which can lead to a wide range of desired educational outcomes. However, instructional strategies designed to support student autonomy have not been delineated in the physical education literature. This article describes five key teaching behaviors, adapted from the general education literature, that can help physical education teachers to support their students' basic psychological need for autonomous learning.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Supporting Student Autonomy in Physical Education |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Perlman, Dana, Webster, Collin A. |
| Subject & Discipline | Educational Strategies, Psychological Needs, Physical Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2011 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-189328 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |