Teachers' Perceptions of Applying Contemporary Skill Acquisition Approaches in High School Physical Education

Using contemporary skill acquisition approaches to skill learning appears to be a worthwhile pedagogical option for teachers and coaches in sports and Physical Education (PE). However, PE at the High School level in New Zealand has assessment components that are still underpinned by traditional and...

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Main Authors: Sarah-Kate Millar (Author), Jia Yi Chow (Author), Mo Gleeson (Author), Michelle Cleaver (Author)
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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