Better Together: Promoting Cooperative Learning in Physical Education

Abstract

Physical educators may be hesitant to adopt cooperative learning in their classes because they are concerned that a focus on socioemotional learning may reduce motor skill development. However, cooperative learning can increase physical activity engagement and interpersonal skills. This article demonstrates what cooperative learning can look like in physical education through two activities that highlight the five key elements of cooperative learning.

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Mijoo Kim

Mijoo Kim ([email protected]) is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Towson University in Towson, MD.

Seungyeon Park

Seungyeon Park is an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA.