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Karp, Grace Goc; Scruggs, Philip W.; Brown, Helen; Kelder, Steven H. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2014
As mentioned in the introduction, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs and physical education teachers will need to identify and resolve the tensions of shifting from a traditional role of a self-contained physical education program to that of an expanding role of physical education that supports lifelong physical activity in…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Comprehensive School Health Education, Physical Education, Physical Activities
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Motl, Robert W. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2007
The study of physical activity behavior in youth generally lacks a sufficient theoretical foundation for examining variables that influence that behavior. This is a major limitation because theory guides the search for determinants of behavior and the subsequent interplay between research findings and application. Theory offers a systematically…
Descriptors: Models, Physical Activities, Obesity, Depression (Psychology)
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Tappe, Marlene K.; Burgeson, Charlene R. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2004
"Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General" ("Physical Activity and Health"; United States Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 1996) documented for the first time the cumulative body of evidence related to physical activity and health. This report completed the set of Surgeon General's reports…
Descriptors: Public Health, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level
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Fairclough, Stuart J.; Stratton, Gareth – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2006
Regular physical activity participation throughout childhood provides benefits to physical (Malina, Bouchard, & Bar-Or, 2004), physiological (Andersen, Wedderkopp, Hansen, Cooper, & Froberg, 2003), and psychological health (Mutrie & Parfitt, 1998). In recognition of these benefits, guidelines have been published in the United States…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Elementary School Students, Literature Reviews, Physical Activity Level
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Strand, Brad; Reeder, Steve – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1993
Demonstrates the use of heart rate monitors (HRMs) in fitness research and examines heart rate intensity levels of middle school students while they participated in a variety of physical education activities throughout a school year. Research shows the HRM has considerable potential in assessing fitness achievements in school-age children. (GLR)
Descriptors: Heart Rate, Intermediate Grades, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools
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Corbin, Charles B. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2002
Discusses common misconceptions about physical activity among children (e.g., children are fragile, children are miniature adults, girls are not interested in physical activity, and all skills are motor skills), offering alternatives for change (e.g., recognizing children's unique physical activity needs, promoting opportunities for girls, and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Health Promotion
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Rink, Judith; Williams, Lori – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2003
Inherent in the current school reform movement is an assumption that good schools are effective schools (Cuban, 1998). Effectiveness is usually defined narrowly in terms of academic achievement. Other purposes of schools related to social justice, developing student social skills, student health, or the personal development of students has not…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, School Effectiveness, Educational Change, Physical Education