Embedding lifestyle sports into a 21st century physical education curriculum: A motivational perspective and challenges of integration

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Abstract

This chapter supports the call for the inclusion of lifestyle sports into PE curriculums to provide a well-rounded, balanced curriculum that is fit for purpose in the 21st century and beyond. Using a motivational lens, the chapter begins by drawing on key theoretical perspectives in the areas of student attitudes, expectancies, values, and interests to explore how the ‘inherent characteristics’ of lifestyle sports can contribute to positive experiences of young people in PE. This is followed by an exploration of some of the challenges the discipline faces in harnessing this motivational potential and moving from the current status quo of PE curricula to a ‘new era’ in PE where lifestyle sports are ‘part and parcel’ of what is offered. Several factors, such as the history and tradition of PE and the curriculum, teachers’ socialisation into and through PE, external perceptions of risk in lifestyle sports, and the perceptions of the wider lifestyle sport community, are discussed. The chapter concludes with a call for all stakeholders to come together to make a concerted effort to develop and implement the solutions needed for the future of PE and the inclusion of lifestyle sports in the curriculum.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTeaching and Coaching Lifestyle Sports
Subtitle of host publicationResearch and Practice
EditorsThomas M. Leeder, Lee C. Beaumont
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter7
Pages83-95
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781003452454
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Feb 2025

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