Using Online Learning Technologies to Motivate Participation in Physical Activity and Sport

Remote education is one of the trends in the development of the education system in Russia. The crucial factor to the success of introducing an online course into practice is the choice of an appropriate didactic-methodological concept implemented through a variety of learning tools, target group-oriented, and learning objectives. The aim of the presented project was to create an innovative technology for online learning in the discipline of physical education within the school system, aimed at solving the problem of the low motivation of high school students engaging in physical activity. The main method of research is the psychological and pedagogical experiment with the use of diagnostic techniques and elements of the project method. The effectiveness of the project was assessed by means of a content analysis of the students’ essays. As a result of the project, a finished educational product ‘Physical Education - The Key to Success’ was created, which helps to increase the number of pupils leading healthy, active lifestyles by increasing motivation to engage in physical activity through self-determination. According to an analysis of final essays written by 9th grade pupils, self-awareness of an active, healthy lifestyle, motivation to engage in physical education and sport, and competence in online learning technologies had increased. Through the work on the course, the content of the physical education educational process was updated and techniques were found to create a positive, motivating online environment to reinforce healthy lifestyle attitudes among high school students.