Understanding Motivation in A Rural Physical Education Setting

Abstract

This ethnographic case study examined students’ experiences in a rural physical education setting during the 2017-2018 school year. Participants in this study were seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students (n=43), a volunteer teacher (n=1), and an in-service teacher (n=1). The results revealed that the environment was a barrier to instruction. The results also show that students had limited experience with formal physical education. This study has raised important questions about the nature of physical education in rural areas