Fitness Education in the Digital Era: Practical Guidelines for Physical Education Teachers

Ana Mafalda Silva; Amândio Graça; Ann MacPhail; Paula Batista

doi:10.1080/07303084.2025.2550242

Fitness Education in the Digital Era: Practical Guidelines for Physical Education Teachers

Ana Mafalda Silva
, Amândio Graça
, Ann MacPhail
, Paula Batista

Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences

University of Porto
Center for Research and Intervention in Education (CIIE)

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Abstract

Grounded in McConnell’s fitness education model, the approach described in this article supports a progressive transition from teacher-centered learning to student-led fitness planning, fostering autonomy, critical thinking, and personal responsibility.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	64-70
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Volume	96
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2025.2550242
Publication status	Published - 2025

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