1st Edition

Addressing Psychosocial Issues in Physical Education How to Support Students Around and Beyond Movement Activities

By Matthew R. Martin Copyright 2026
130 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

130 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

130 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This textbook takes pre-service and current Physical Education teachers through some of the most common psychosocial challenges PK-12 students face and recommends ways to support them within and beyond the ‘gymnasium’ classroom. Each chapter blends theoretical perspectives and real-world examples to foster connections with students, developing relationships that support their social, emotional,... Read more

1. Connecting with Students: Steps to Establish a Caring Environment in the Gymnasium  2. Motivating Students in Physical Education  3. Connecting with the Diverse Student  4. Supporting Students with Mental Health Conditions  5. Trauma-Informed Practices: Supporting Students with Toxic Stress  6. Mindfulness and Co-Regulation: Managing Big Emotions  7. Supporting Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)  8. Preventing Bullying in Schools: Fostering Student Connection and Safety

Biography

Matthew R. Martin is a Professor of Physician Education at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), where he has been teaching a Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education course for 13 years, with 24 years teaching experience working with PETE undergraduate and graduate students.