This study examined the management techniques used by high school physical education teachers immediately before (preactive) and after (reactive) student behavior. Eight teachers were videotaped as they each taught four lessons. Results indicated that teachers used 28 different management techniques and overwhelmingly preferred tutorial strategies…

Explored factors underlying elementary children's incorrect task responses in physical education. Data from class observations and student and teacher interviews indicated that children participated in the instructional setting at their own developmental level of understanding and competency, comprehension did not necessarily reflect…

Study described how rules, routines, and expectations for students entering high school physical education programs were established, noting disciplinary action and teachers' perceptions of discipline. Surveys, interviews, and observations indicated teachers did not perceive major classroom discipline problems, and they saw rules, regulations, and…

Examined changes in one elementary physical educator's pedagogy and content as a function of experience. Interviews and observations of the educator's teaching in years 2 and 6 indicated similarities in pedagogical organization of lessons but differences in content. Managerial and instructional routines and professional isolation remained the…