Recently added articles from Physical Educator:
A comparison of National Board Certified Teachers with non-National Board Certified Teachers on student competency in high school physical education.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to describe the differences of teachers with and without National Board Certification in relation to their percentages of student competency in high school physical education. Data from the South Carolina Physical Education Assessment ...
Teachers' knowledge about and use of teaching models.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Abstract Teacher knowledge is a key to effective teaching. Understanding teacher knowledge can help educators understand teacher practices. It was the purpose of this study to examine teachers 'knowledge about the use of direct, peer, and inquiry teaching models. Thirty-two ...
Relationship between Academic Learning Time in Physical Education (ALT-PE) and skill concepts acquisition and retention.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between time-related variables of the physical education lesson and skill concepts acquisition and retention. One hundred and four students aged 6.4 to 7.9 years, and their six physical educators ...
Using the teacher work sample to assess the impact of PETE program changes upon student teachers' performance.(Physical Education Teacher Education)(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Abstract The effects of Physical Education Teacher Education program modifications upon selected characteristics identified with effective teaching were assessed utilizing the Teacher Work Sample (TWS). Data were collected from all student teacher candidates during the 2002 ...
Role strain among dual position physical educators and athletic trainers working in the high school setting.(Report)
Sep 22, 2008; ... Abstract Many physical education teachers are hired with the expectation that they fulfill an extracurricular role. Those who are dual position physical educators and athletic trainers may be exposed to many accumulating occupational pressures. The purpose of this mixed methods ...
Antecedents for interrole conflict in the high school teacher/coach.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Abstract Antecedents for interrole conflict between the teaching role and coaching role for the high school teacher coach (TC) were examined. It was expected that younger TCs, those in smaller schools, TCs with more coaching jobs, or TCs with an unbalanced role preference will ...
Utilizing qualitative feedback to investigate student perceptions of a basic instruction program.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Abstract This research represents the perceptions of two hundred (N = 200) students enrolled in a doctoral-research university's basic instruction program (BIP) regarding their instructional experiences. The purpose of this interpretive case-study conducted in a ...
Physical educators' technology competencies and usage.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine K-12 physical education teachers 'perceptions of ability and usage of technology. Physical educators (n=114) completed the Physical Education Technology Usage Survey assessing their perceived technology competency, how and why ...
Modifying flag football for gender equitable engagement in secondary schools.(Report)
Mar 22, 2008; ... Abstract Flag or touch football is a popular activity unit in American secondary physical education curricula. However, unlike other sports its stigmatization as a masculine-typed activity and frequent inequitable distribution of game play opportunities at the skill positions ...
An examination of kinesiology GTAs' perceptions of an instructional development and evaluation model.(graduate teaching assistants )(Report)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Abstract Kinesiology graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) provide an invaluable role in carrying out the instructional mission of many universities and colleges. However, the last two decades have seen an increase in public criticism and concern concerning the manner in which ...
Inspiring critical reflection in preservice teachers.(Report)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of peer-generated feedback versus visual feedback in inspiring preservice physical education teachers to produce reflections that are more critical than technical. The participants were junior-, senior-, and ...
Effectiveness of point-based physical activity intervention.(Report)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Abstract Understanding and promoting physical activity is critical to combat the growing obesity epidemic in the U.S. This study was designed to compare two 10-week physical activity programs among college students. One hundred and thirty-six undergraduate college students ...
Teacher perceptions of physical education in the primary school: attitudes, values and curriculum preferences.(Report)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Abstract The major aim of this study was to examine the relationship between teachers' curriculum preferences in the primary school and the relative value they place on PE compared to other key learning areas (KLAs) of the primary curriculum. Data were collected from 422 ...
Block scheduling in secondary physical education: east compared to west coast United states of America.(Report)
Dec 22, 2007; ... Abstract This study presents findings that investigated the effects of block scheduling (90-120 minute periods) on sixth-to-twelfth grade students attending secondary physical education classes located in the northeast and west-coast United States. Quantitative methods of data ...
Comparison of traditional and alternative methods for teaching exercise physiology.(Report)
Dec 22, 2007; ... Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare alternative and traditional approaches to exercise physiology course design within physical education teacher education (PETE). The participants formed the following groups: (a) PETE majors taking an alternative exercise ...
High school students' attitudes toward physical education in Delaware.(Survey)
Dec 22, 2007; ... Abstract It is important to understand high school students' attitudes and perceptions toward physical education since they will be future members of the workforce who will need to use their knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Content standards are intended to assure ...
Effects of classroom and virtual "Lifetime Fitness for Health" instruction on college students' exercise behavior.(Report)
Dec 22, 2007; ... Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of a theoretically-based, Lifetime Fitness for Health (LFH) course on college students' weekly leisure-time exercise behavior and their use of behavior change strategies and techniques derived from the transtheoretical model (TTM). ...
The relationship between academic achievement and physical fitness.(Report)
Dec 22, 2007; ... Abstract Over the past 50 years research has typically demonstrated either no, or a weak relationship between academic performance and physical performance. Nevertheless, the fact that any positive relationship has been found has lead to the "healthy children learn better" ...
Project adventure and self concept of academically talented adolescent boys.(Report)
Sep 22, 2007; ... Abstract This was a pilot study to examine the efficacy of an adventure based experience and self concept in academically talented adolescents. High school senior boys (N = 142) ages 16-17 years at a private school in the Boston area participated in a one-day Project Adventure ...
Integration: helping to get our kids moving and learning.(Report)
Sep 22, 2007; ... Abstract Over the past decade, schools and teachers alike have had increased pressure placed upon them with respect to student academic performance (Maeda & Murata, 2004). As a result of this focus targeting academic performance on standardized tests, the quality and quantity of ...