Hur idrottsläraren motiverar eleverna till fysisk aktivitet i skolan och på fritiden

Abstract

Introduction: Motivation is a word that is well known within the world of school, and a word that is important in sport and health. Pupils' attitude towards physical education is crucial, not only for their schooling, but also in the continued life. To support and help to stimulate students to a good attitude towards physical activity is the physical education teacher. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate how physical education teacher at the high school motivates students to physical activity at school and at play. Method: Qualitative approach has been chosen for the study, this through individual interviews with six physical education teachers. Results: The results showed that the physical education teacher could play a big role in different work when it comes to motivate students. Through communication, learner adapted teaching and support helps the teacher their students to develop an interest in physical activity and a joy of movement, which can be the basis for a life in which physical activity and health in focus. The teacher can help improve self-esteem by giving positive feedback to students while getting these students to succeed in the task. An important part is that teaching has different options and levels so that all students have the opportunity to experience success. The theme days, students get the opportunity to find an activity that they find interesting and funny. A method to motivate their students is through praise, encouragement, feedback and enthusiasm. A motivated and interested student in physical education is the foundation for lifelong learning. The conclusion: Physical education teachers try to strive to arouse greater interest in physical activity among students by trying to vary teaching as much as possible. They also gave the students the influence of education in the hope of increasing interest. It also concluded that the physical education teacher must be very careful with their interpretation of the curriculum and the design of its programming. Sports teacher shaped students' interest through theme days where students could participate and see several different activities to arouse student interest.