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Galvan, Christine; Meaney, Karen; Gray, Virginia – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2018
Background: Although service-learning scholarship in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs has shown positive results, little is known about the reciprocal benefits of PETE service-learning programs on underserved students and physical education preservice teachers. Purpose: This study examined the impacts on students and teachers…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Physical Education Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs
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Galvan, Christine; Parker, Melissa – Journal of Experiential Education, 2011
Constructivism theory (Crotty, 1998) served as the framework to investigate the reciprocal nature of a service-learning project that involved physical education pre-service teachers and urban underserved youth. Participants included three physical education teacher education (PETE) candidates and 15 youth between the ages of 6 and 13 who were…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Constructivism (Learning), Physical Education, Service Learning
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Galvan, Christine – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Underserved youths are affected by a variety of circumstances such as poverty, poor nutrition, and low physical activity levels. While many extended-day physical activity programs exist, few focus on the importance of health and wellness. The purpose of this article is to describe the development of an extended-day program for underserved youths…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Nutrition