Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in Primary PE

Presented by Ryan Ellis

Ryan Ellis explores practical approaches to fostering intrinsic motivation in primary and elementary PE students. Move beyond external rewards and discover how to create an environment where young learners are genuinely excited to participate, take risks, and challenge themselves. This session covers autonomy, competence, and relatedness — the three pillars of self-determination theory applied to PE contexts.

Topics: Student Motivation, Primary, Student-Centred

Lessons (1)

1. Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in Primary PE