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Direct linkLeeder, Thomas M. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2022
The aim of this article is to provide a concise overview of the theoretical assumptions of behaviorism, which generally informs "traditional" approaches to sport coaching. B.F. Skinner's (1904--1990) theory of operant conditioning is discussed, alongside considerations for sport coaching practice. For coaches who draw upon the principles…
Descriptors: Athletics, Athletic Coaches, Behaviorism, Operant Conditioning
Romesburg, H. Charles – American Biology Teacher, 2019
A classroom exercise is described in which college students take part in creating and supporting an evolutionary hypothesis that explains effort grunting. The exercise holds their interest throughout and readies them to understand hypotheses of animal and plant evolution. It informs them about the dependence of cultural evolution upon biological…
Descriptors: Evolution, Genetics, Science Instruction, Biology
