In Physical Education, Motor Games are a pivotal pedagogical tool, fostering holistic development and nurturing essential student skills. By integrating motor games into educational practices, educators can effectively promote affectivity, enhance motor skills, and cultivate a positive attitude towards exercise]. Recognizing the significance of motor games, the book explores their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the educational landscape.
Empowering Learning through Motor Games. Motor games offer dynamic and engaging learning experiences, enabling students to develop fundamental motor skills while experiencing positive emotions, gender equality, social inclusion, cultural diversity (ethnomotricity), positive relationships, sustainability learning (self-made materials) and problem-solving competencies.
Integral Development and SDGs. Motor games are integral to students' holistic development, aligning with the principles of SDGs. These games not only enhance physical fitness but also promote social inclusion, environmental awareness, and health and well-being, resonating with several SDGs, such as Quality Education (SDG 4), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).
Effective Pedagogy for Sustainable Development: By leveraging motor games as a pedagogical strategy, educators can instil values of sustainability and resilience from an early age. By integrating SDGs into motor games, students acquire powerful skills and develop a deeper understanding of global challenges and their role in creating a sustainable future.
This ‘call for chapters’ should reserve a privileged place for the use of motor game. Because play and motor games are a transformative cultural vehicle of the intended society.
Although this ‘call for chapters’ is open, it is organized around 4 types of contributions: i) Empirical studies, ii) Systematic reviews and meta-analyses, iii) Innovative methodological proposals, iv) Practical experiences with motor games. Contributions can be based on quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies.