The influence of organized physical exercise in the physical education teaching on the motivation and exercise intensity of primary school children

Abstract

Summary: International guidelines (WHO) recommend thirty minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity (MVPA) per day during school hours, which is half of the recommended daily physical activity. Also, the importance of physical activity with a minimum time duration of ten minutes per day in MVPA is highlighted. However, previous research points to the insufficient interest of pupils in exercise, both in physical education classes and during free time after school. The aim of the review paper was to highlight the results of randomized clinical studies describing the impact of organized physical exercise on motivation and increasing the time spent in MVPA through a systematic review of the scientific literature. The results of the researchers point to the problem of motivation of students aged 6-14 as well as the insufficient effectiveness of applied physical exercise program in teaching. Of all physical activities realized during one school year, team practice in class (various team games) proved to be the most effective. Further research is needed to define factors that have an impact on students' motivation for greater participation in physical education classes. In particular, it is important to develop awareness of the importance of daily physical activity, but which is performed with occasional increased intensity of exercise.