Implications of Cognitive Load of Students with Learning Disabilities in Integrated Physical Education

Authors

  • Wellington De Luna Georgia State University
  • Rachel Gurvitch Georgia State University
  • Yonggi Son Georgia State University
  • Angela Carmon Georgia State University

Keywords:

Cognitive load theory, strategies, extraneous load, intrinsic load, germane load, working memory, long-term memory, learning disabilities, physical education

Abstract

Adopting the Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) as a framework, the objective of this article is to share information and strategies for assisting students with learning disabilities to be successful in integrated physical education (IPE) settings. The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) premise is to foster learning by ensuring optimal cognitive loads within the instructional approach (Sweller, 1988). This manuscript presents three Cognitive Load principles: worked example effect, split-attention effect, and human movement effect along with specific implementation examples of these principles within APE settings.

Author Biographies

Wellington De Luna, Georgia State University

Wellington De Luna, MEd, is a PhD scholar at Georgia State University in the Kinesiology and Health program, and he taught Integrated Physical Education Class for three years, and he is the coached of the Puerto Rican National Goalball team. Wellington’s line of research is mainly on coaching and athlete development, Sport Pedagogy, and instructional models to optimize classroom environments.

Rachel Gurvitch, Georgia State University

Rachel Gurvitch (Gurewicz), EdD, is an associate professor at Georgia State University. Her research interest centers within the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Gurvitch's has a strong background on the implementation of instructional innovations by teacher educators and pre-service teachers. Her studyfocuses on two interrelated areas: (1) the efficacy of teacher education programs; and (2) the influence of technology on teachers.

Yonggi Son, Georgia State University

Yonggi Son is a doctoral student and graduate teaching assistant (GTA) for the Physical Education Teacher Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology & Health at Georgia State University.

Angela Carmon, Georgia State University

Angela Carmon is a clinical instructor and doctoral student for the Physical Education Teacher Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology & Health at Georgia State University.

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