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The integration of self-compassion in high school physical education has the potential to achieve the overarching goal of physical education: enhancing students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This article aims to provide physical education teachers with strategies and examples for incorporating self-compassion into their curricula. The six-lesson unit aligns with the 2024 SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards that emphasize a holistic journey approach. Self-compassion, which involves mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity, helps students navigate the challenges and failures they may encounter during physical activities. Additionally, self-compassion supports social–emotional learning, contributing to students’ resilience and emotional regulation.
Lee et al. (Thu,) studied this question.