Motivation and learning in Physical Education

Motivation and Learning in Physical Education

Introduction

Physical Education is undoubtedly important in the the individual pupil . It is beneficial not only in the physical sense but also in the intellectual and emotional aspect of the child . In the physical sense , the child 's physical self-concept is influenced by the results and accomplishments in exercise and sports . Jarmo Liukkonin pointed out that the resulting self-concept relies heavily on social comparison process , this means that the reference group and the class environment contribute to the developing self concept (p 137

In view

of the above , this intends to provide an overview of the learning situation in the physical education as well as an analysis of the issues in motivational learning in physical education , particularly on how effective are the different approaches to learning and teaching This will also discuss on the application of the different theories about whether or not they are useful in the classroom instruction . At the last part , is a case study of a particular student featuring particular issue on the student 's physical , intellectual , and emotional growth

In general the will be more on analysis of the motivational and learning process in physical education involving all the different factors such as teachers , students , the different approaches used , and the relevance of the different theories in physical education Overview

Research and knowledge in Physical Education has been in rapid expansion over the last twenty years concerning the many factors that influence the learning and teaching of the Physical Education . Colin A . Hardy and Michael Mawer pointed out that this learning and teaching include such issues as the context in which physical education teachers work , what teachers think about when they are teaching and planning their teaching and the knowledge they require to teach effectively (p . 1 . Colin Hardy and Michael Mawers view seemed to be pragmatic yet analytical of the learning situation of the physical education . They were quite critical also of the enormous years spent on research yet it was only in recent years that the real emphasis on physical education was put on the limelight . They contend that despite of such amount of time spent on research , Hardy and Mawer contends that it is only in current years that research has begun to provide an insight into what physical education teachers feel about their role and their lives in teaching , and what pupils themselves feel about the physical education they experience in schools

In to understand fully the importance of physical education subject , the question `why is physical activity valued ' deserves an answer . Katherine T . Thomas cited the health benefit associated with physically active lifestyle as will as other physical advantages resulting from physical exercise . Thomas pointed out

One reason we value physical activity is the health benefit associated with physically active lifestyle . Other reasons are the developmental need to explore and master our environment , to express our selves through movement , and to feel satisfaction resulting from successful movement . Physical activity also...