Health Sciences & Kinesiology: Faculty Publications
Autonomy Support in Physical Education Teaching: Connections to Best Practices
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2013
Publication Title
Journal of Georgia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Abstract
The article discusses autonomy-supportive teaching and its use in a physical education setting. Particular focus is given to the behaviors exhibited by autonomy-supportive teachers. Topics discussed include strategies for facilitating student motivation, appropriate practices in classroom management, and language recommendation for teachers. Also mentioned are the importance of explanatory rationales and acknowledging negative affect in a physical education class.
Recommended Citation
Langdon, Jody L..
2013.
"Autonomy Support in Physical Education Teaching: Connections to Best Practices."
Journal of Georgia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 45 (3): 19-21.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/health-kinesiology-facpubs/25
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Comments
Georgia Southern University faculty member, Jody L. Langdon co-authored "Autonomy Support in Physical Education Teaching: Connections to Best Practices."