Free Access Article: Using Adventure-Based Learning to Achieve Social and Emotional Learning Outcomes in Physical Education

Provided by SHAPE America, this article from the February 2026 issue of JOPERD discusses how to achieve social and emotional learning (SEL) outcomes in physical education by using adventure-based learning (ABL) activities. ABL activities lend themselves to achieving SEL goals through an emphasis on the affective domain of learning. This article will provide resources, examples and supporting information on how to implement SEL through ABL curricula. Read more here!