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David, Bernard; Bouthier, Daniel; Marsenach, Jackie; Durey, Alain – Instructional Science, 1999
Discusses French research on the didactics of physical activities/sports. The originality of this research lies in its using a range of approaches, from descriptive and comprehensive to quasiexperimental, and in being firmly anchored in the particularity of the activities investigated. Its aim is to build knowledge that is useful didactically and…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Instructional Development
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Sandford, Rachel A.; Armour, Kathleen M.; Warmington, Paul C. – British Educational Research Journal, 2006
It is a cherished belief within physical education and sport communities that participation in sport/physical activity has the potential to offer young people a range of physical, psychological and social benefits. More recently in the UK, this belief has become prominent in government policies that, among other things, are seeking to re-engage…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Youth, Foreign Countries
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Skille, Eivind Asrum; Waddington, Ivan – European Physical Education Review, 2006
This article examines the "alternative" sport and physical activities provided by the Sports City Programme (SCP) in Norway, which are designed to attract more young people (especially inactive young people) to take part in physical activities. In particular, it examines whether these "alternative" sports have been more…
Descriptors: Working Class, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes
Bates, Heidi – Online Submission, 2006
A Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Initiative was implemented in all schools in Alberta starting in September 2005. The expected outcome of the DPA Initiative is to increase the activity levels and healthy habits of students and, in part, address related issues such as chronic disease. As part of the first tier of the DPA Initiative evaluation study,…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Intervention