STEM-integrated physical education can provide professionalism to sports persons, coaches and sports-allied occupations pursuers

STECH NOTE ON STEM-PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION

Opening remark

It is being suggested that Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes can lead to mindful professionals in sports, sports industry and sports-integrated disciplinary education such as coaching, sports industry, sports medicine, sports psychology, sports event management etc.

ABC's of STEM-integrated Physical Education

A: Active learning approach to classroom processes and practices in physical education that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts

B: Blending development of cognitive skills that are important in the 21st century, such as scientific inquiry, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving linked with institutionalized physical education courses

C: Comprehension of STEM concepts while engaging young children in physical play and adults interested in careers in the field of sports or combining STEM education with kinesthetic intelligence