Growth
Mindset
It's okay to fail - that's
how we learn!
“Research has shown repeatedly that teaching students the growth mindset strongly enhances their motivation and their achievement.” Dweck, C.S., 2009 Read More...
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“Growth mindset allows athletes to ‘embrace learning, [as well as] welcome challenges, mistakes, and feedback.’"
Zhang, W. & Li, J., 2025 Read More…
​"Students with a growth mindset believed that intelligence was malleable and could change, and through their failures, they learned and grew. Belief in the importance of effort permitted students with a growth mindset to view failure as a motivator that drove them to continue learning." Rhew, E. Et al., 2018
Learning through playing games. There is nothing like the real thing!
Games Centred
Approaches
​“Here is why implementing a game-based learning approach is key to a successful playing environment: … Key for development… Builds coordination and technical skills… Increase engagement.” Fifa Training Centre., 2025 Read More…​
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​​“Game-centred approaches … promote … participant motivation … development of decision-making skills and effective decision-makers … GCA pedagogies are of significant importance … encourage engagement in physical activity over the life course.” Harvey, S. & Jarrett, K., 2014 Read More…​​​​​
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Game-based training ... "showed greater improvements in physical fitness and performance than traditional conditioning activities … game-based training has been associated with greater cognitive effort – an important condition for skill learning.” Gabbett, T., Jenkins, D. & Abernethy, B., 2009
Developing a holistic understanding of sport and physical activity.
Sport Education Models
Sport Education and “Team affiliation has been considered a fundamental element in these improvements … because it can help promote positive communication, assertiveness, cooperation, empathy, autonomy and relationships among students.” Evangelio, C. Et al., 2018 Read More…
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“Sport Education ... students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of roles beyond simply that of player (such as coaches, referees, scorekeepers, statisticians, or sports director). Within these roles, students have the chance to make decisions and are encouraged to learn committedly, autonomously, and responsibly.” Bessa, C., Hastie, P., Rosado, A. & Mesquita, I., 2021 Read More…
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“Sport Education Model enables teachers to provide a real, attractive, and joyful learning environment... where students can enjoy companionship and a sense of belonging... team-building activities can elevate the confidence of the participant, enhancing mutual support among team members." Kao, C.C., 2019 Read More…
Cooperative Learning Models
Building friendships, teamwork, and social skills through sport.
​“Studies … have demonstrated positive students’ learning outcomes in sports skills, sports knowledge, and interpersonal skills.” - including improved motivation, engagement, confidence, and cooperation in sports like soccer, basketball, dance, and martial arts. Dyson, B. Et al., 2022 Read More…​
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In a study of young track and field athletes: “Cooperative Learning promotes better peer relationships, higher levels of mastery motivational climate, lower levels of performance climate and better emotional self-concept compared to direct instruction.” Železnik Mežan, L., 2025 Read More…​​​​​​​
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​From students’ reflections:
“Being a team, working together, and being kind”
These primary pupils emphasised how cooperative learning in PE helped them feel connected, develop listening skills, support classmates, and experience fairness. Dyson, B., Howley, D. & Shen, Y., 2021 Read More…