Self-talk refers to what people say to themselves either silently or aloud, inherently or strategically, to stimulate, direct, react and evaluate events and actions (Hatzigeorgiadis et al., 2014 as cited by Gano-Overway 2024).

Studnts will track 1 week of activities and workouts, trying out different self-talk strategies, or no strategies at all. They will then reflect on the provided link and be given tips and tricks to use for future reference. 

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If not using any self talk was selected, here are some ways to improve this, and to incorporate more strategies.

Performance Review

1. Choose a comfortable environment

• Allow the students to find their own space around the classroom

• Encourage students to ask questions about their progress

2. Acknowledge achievements

• Mention the students successes 

• Highlight the students strengths

3. Discuss areas of improvement

• Be specific so students can know where they can learn and grow

• Let them know that this is here for them to grow in physical education

4. Self-reflect

• Allow the students to reflect on their own performance

• Be there for them to ask questions and give them positive and meaningful feedback

5. Go to phrases

• Give your students time to come up with positive cue words or phrases to use in times that they are struggling

• Let them know that when they have negative thoughts, they can use their go to words and phrases to release the negativity and have a positive mindset going into the activity 

This study focuses on how self-talk is an effective learning tool in physical education programs. In the study, there was a total of 606 students participated in a questionnaire that examined their physical education teacher's motivational climate and how it influences their self-talk. The theory in the study says that self-talk directly influences performance and their confidence in which has positive correlations using self talk. The results of the study showed a positive environment created by physical educators encouraged positive self-talk, which improved a student's overall confidence in physical education. The findings in the study show that when physical educators use self-talk in a supportive way, students are likely to improve their performance and motor skills in physical education. This shows that a physical educator environment that emphasizes self-talk correlates with positive outcomes for the students.