Category: Research

In his recent book, “On Inhumanity,” David Livingstone Smith discusses the reasons why people participate in acts of dehumanization. At the outset, he explains that humans have a propensity …

Interscholastic athletic programs are often described as an “extended classroom,” where students develop positive psycho-social skills within a supportive and positive learning climate. There are places, however, where the …

In this time of physical distancing and online physical education, it is more important than ever to create an environment where students are motivated to participate in physical activity …

“How do I get my students motivated?” This question is one that many physical education teachers frequently ask themselves. Gaining and maintaining student motivation in PE can seem like …

During this time of ambiguity, fear and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for human connection has been pervasive for me and within my local community. My …

In the last 20 years, required physical education in high schools has decreased dramatically. Statistics from 2018 indicate that only 52% of high school students take PE one day …

Mental toughness in sport can help coaches and athletes maintain consistency and motivation to achieve goals. And, especially at the high school level, coaches play a crucial role in …

To confront the challenges associated with contemporary education, a growing number of K-12 schools are adopting a Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) framework where educators work collaboratively and interdependently with …

As an exercise physiologist, I’ve conducted a lot of research over the years. In 2017, I began investigating the latest safety information about various children’s activities such as weightlifting …

Now that physical education is identified as part of a student’s “well-rounded education” in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), physical educators have the opportunity to enhance the status …