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Dauenhauer, Brian D.; Keating, Xiaofen D.; Lambdin, Dolly – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2018
Purpose: This study aimed to conduct an in-depth investigation into physical education data sources and collection procedures in a district that was awarded a Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. Method: A qualitative, multi-site case study was conducted in which a single school district was the overarching case and eight schools served as…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, School Districts
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Lux, Karen; McCullick, Bryan A. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to analyze how one exceptional elementary physical education teacher navigated her working environment as the teacher of a marginal subject. Structuration Theory (Giddens, 1984) was used to make meaning of how the teacher functioned within her school community allowing her to remain motivated and effective. Data…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Work Environment, Elementary School Teachers
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Bechtel, Pamela A.; O'Sullivan, Mary – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2007
The purpose of this study was to explore enhancers and inhibitors that impacted 4 secondary physical education teachers to make changes in their programs. An interpretivist approach was used to understand the physical educators' change process. Data were collected from document analyses, participant information sheets, interviews, discussion…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Educational Change, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers
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van der Mars, Hans – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1988
Audio-cueing (prompting) is an effective intervention strategy to improve selected teaching behaviors (positive behavior feedback; positive specific skill feedback). The subject of the study was an experienced male elementary (K-8) physical education specialist. Post-checks revealed positive skill feedback improvement was sustained after 6 months,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Feedback