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871-0240-20L 2 Credits DZ , SHE D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-ITET , D-CHAB , D-HEST
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The Concept of "Flow" and Its Significance for Physical Education in Schools

Das "Flow"-Konzept und seine Bedeutung für den Sportunterricht in der Schule

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hanspeter Gubelmann
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:32:58

Abstract

The flow concept (Csikszentmihalyi 1975) offers an interesting framework model for motivating, expermental and productive classes in physical education. During the course, selected aspects (including flow experiences, motivation, attention control, feedback) are discussed and transformed into a self-conducted “flow-experience-projekt” closely linked to the students indivdual learning background

Objective

Participants gain in-depth insight into the flow concept and other constructs related to the theory of motivation (self-determination theory according to Deci & Ryan, achievement motivation, etc.) that are also significant in terms of differential psychology (self-efficacy, attribution, etc.). In line with current experimental research in sport (deliberate practice vs. deliberate play, intuitive vs. deliberate decisions, etc.), students develop practical examples for specific exercises in physical education at school.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DZ , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
20
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Das "Flow"-Konzept und seine Bedeutung für den Sportunterricht in der Schule
3 Blockveranstaltungen im Plenum: Termine sind: 04.03.; 15.04.; 27.05. Die Termine für die individuellen Gruppen-Sitzungen (pro Gruppe 1 Sitzung) werden im Rahmen des Seminars festgelegt. Es finden zudem zwei Halbtagesveranstaltungen am [27.05. (09-12h) und 28.05. (09-12h) statt. Der Besuch einer dieser beiden Veranstaltungen ist obligatorisch.
  • 04.03 Date 17:15-19:00 (LFW B 3)
  • 15.04 Date 17:15-19:00 (LFW B 3)
  • 27.05 Date 17:15-19:00 (LFW B 3)
14 h semesterly

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