In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 17, No. 8 ( 2022-8-1), p. e0272339-
Abstract:
Movement competence is a key outcome for primary physical education (PE) curricula. As movement development in children emerges through physical activity (PA), it is important to determine the extent of PA promotion within movement competence focused teaching pedagogies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess children’s moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and related teaching practices in primary PE within Linear pedagogy and Nonlinear pedagogy and to compare this to current practice within PE delivery in primary schools. Methods Participants ( n = 162, 53% females, 5-6y) were recruited from 9 primary schools within the SAMPLE-PE cluster randomised controlled trial. Schools were randomly-allocated to one of three conditions: Linear pedagogy, Nonlinear pedagogy, or control. Nonlinear and Linear pedagogy intervention schools received a PE curriculum delivered by trained deliverers over 15 weeks, while control schools followed usual practice. Children’s MVPA was measured during 3 PE lessons (44 PE lessons in total) using an ActiGraph GT9X accelerometer worn on their non-dominant wrist. Differences between conditions for children’s MVPA were analysed using multilevel model analysis. Negative binomial models were used to analyse teaching practices data. Results No differences were found between Linear pedagogy, Nonlinear pedagogy and the control group for children’s MVPA levels during PE. Linear and Nonlinear interventions generally included higher percentages of MVPA promoting teaching practices (e.g., Motor Content) and lower MVPA reducing teaching practices (e.g., Management), compared to the control group. Teaching practices observed in Linear and Nonlinear interventions were in line with the respective pedagogical principles. Conclusions Linear and Nonlinear pedagogical approaches in PE do not negatively impact MVPA compared to usual practice. Nevertheless, practitioners may need to refine these pedagogical approaches to improve MVPA alongside movement competence.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0272339
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.g001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t006
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.t007
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.s006
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272339.r006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2022
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