Italian Journal of Health Education, Sports and Inclusive Didactics
INVESTIGATION OF MODEL-BASED PRACTICES AND PEDAGOGIES FOR AN INTEREST PROMOTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Abstract
Attitudes in physical education (PE) decline with age leading to high levels of dissatisfaction in secondary school. Negative experiences in PE can have an adverse impact on future engagement in physical activity. To address this issue educators might employ pedagogical approaches that are either based on students’ personal interest or designed to promote interest in PE. This paper examines existing literature about approaches to promote interest in PE to create a new interest promoting model.
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