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Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Ultimately, students should develop a unity of their minds and bodies to enable them to live as
healthy and productive adults in society.
MOTIVATION
Students have two primary sources of reinforcement when involved in class activities:
1. Themselves
2. Those around them (teachers, parents, students, staff, etc.)
INTRINSIC MOTIVATORS: Sources of reinforcement from within the person
Within the persons control
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATORS: Sources of reinforcement from others. Outside of persons control
(This could include prizes, rewards, etc.)
New Approaches to Motivation
Instill feelings of motor skill competency in their children
Build the students intrinsic motivation
Involve the students in the learning process
Involve yourself by modeling enthusiasm for physical activity and by joining others in
the community to encourage physical activity
Instill Feelings of Motor Skill Competency
Avoid embarrassing children during physical activities
Respect differences in physical abilities
Maximize opportunities to practice skills
Use developmentally appropriate movement activities
Provide task variations to adjust for varying ability levels
Building Intrinsic Motivation
Draw attention to positive feelings experienced during physical activity
Plan for all students to be successful
Communicate attainable expectations with encouragement and accountability