Approaching physically active learning as a multi, inter, and transdisciplinary research field [PDF]
In broad terms, physically active learning is a phenomenon that combines health and educational disciplines to integrate physical activity and core educational goals.
Mathias Brekke Mandelid +1 more
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Reframing physically active learning as movement-centred pedagogy: a European priority action framework [PDF]
Background Physically active learning (PAL) has emerged as a promising way of eliciting health and education-based outcomes for pupils. Concurrently, research suggests large variability in how PAL is perceived, operationalized, and prioritized in ...
Anna Chalkley +4 more
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Behaviours that prompt primary school teachers to adopt and implement physically active learning: a meta synthesis of qualitative evidence [PDF]
Background Physically active learning (PAL) - integration of movement within delivery of academic content - is a core component of many whole-of-school physical activity approaches. Yet, PAL intervention methods and strategies vary and frequently are not
Andrew Daly-Smith +14 more
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Factors Predicting Physical Activity Among Children With Special Needs [PDF]
Introduction Obesity is especially prevalent among children with special needs. Both lack of physical activity and unhealthful eating are major contributing factors.
Shahram Yazdani, MD +2 more
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Framing the reframing: empirical and theoretical foundations for moving from physically active learning to movement-centred pedagogy [PDF]
In the ever-evolving field of physically active learning, a growing body of research has drawn attention to the difficulties of translating research findings into sustainable practices in school.
Mathias Brekke Mandelid
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Less is more: Qualitative insights into physically active learning in secondary math education [PDF]
BackgroundPhysically active learning (PAL) has shown promise as a pedagogical approach that combines physical and academic benefits by incorporating physical activity during academic lessons.
María González-Pérez +5 more
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Pupils' participation roles in school-based physical activity in the context of physically active learning and recess: experiences from Norwegian and Estonian primary and secondary school pupils [PDF]
IntroductionThe role of pupil participation in school-based physical activity is an often overlooked element despite the increasing interest in pupils' voices in policy development and research.
Eirini Pardali +10 more
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Effect of physically active learning on physical activity levels in secondary school students: The ACTIVE CLASS Study [PDF]
Background Currently, school days are predominantly sedentary, which has negative implications for students’ physical and mental health. This study had two primary objectives: (i) to evaluate the effects of a physically active learning (PAL) intervention
María González-Pérez +5 more
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Enhancing Upper Secondary Students’ Situational Engagement and Cognitive Prerequisites of Learning Through the Physically Active Academic Lessons Intervention: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Cluster Randomized Individual Crossover Trial [PDF]
BackgroundInternationally, physical activity is successfully integrated into academic lessons in primary schools, showing promising results on cognition and student engagement.
Heidi J Syväoja +10 more
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From theory to practice: examining the influence of physically active learning on curriculum design and pedagogical planning in initial teacher education [PDF]
IntroductionTeacher effectiveness is a critical factor influencing student outcomes, with physically active learning (PAL) emerging as an evidence-based approach that enhances academic achievement and health.
Natalie Lander +7 more
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