ERIC Number: EJ1247585
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Publication Date: 2020-Apr
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Interdisciplinary Teaching of Physics in Physical Education: Effects on Students' Autonomous Motivation and Satisfaction
Papaioannou, Athanasios; Milosis, Dimitrios; Gotzaridis, Christos
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v39 n2 p156-164 Apr 2020
Purpose: This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effects on students' autonomous motivation and satisfaction from a program integrating physics concepts in physical education. Method: A total of 487 students (age 13 [plus or minus] 1) participated in the study. The participants were students participating in physical education classes divided into intervention (n = 183), comparison, and control condition (n = 150 and n = 154, respectively). Before the intervention and three times during its implementation, the students responded on measures of situational motivation with good construct validity. Results: The intervention increased the students' autonomous motivation and satisfaction in physical education and decreased the students' amotivation. Conclusion: An effective integration of physics concepts and physical activities can promote meaningful learning, a holistic education perspective, autonomous motivation, and wellness in physical education.
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Physics, Physical Education, Student Motivation, Personal Autonomy, Student Satisfaction, Program Effectiveness, Scientific Concepts, Physical Activities, Wellness, Holistic Approach
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