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Çeviker, Abdulkerim; Ünlü, Çisem; Kusan, Muhammet; Eroglu, Seref – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2023
The aim of this study is to examine the attitudes towards sports and life satisfaction of university students who study sports education. In the study, questionnaire and scale forms consisting of three parts were used as data collection tools. In the first part, "Personal Information Form" determined by the researchers, in the second…
Descriptors: College Students, Athletics, Physical Education, Life Satisfaction
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Payne, Helen; Costas, Barry – Journal of Experiential Education, 2021
Background: In the United Kingdom, creative dance is classified as part of physical education rather than an important core subject. Purpose: Taking the U.K. National Curriculum as an example, the article's primary aim is to examine literature exploring the benefits of creative dance, for children aged 3 to 11 years in mainstream state education,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Creativity, Dance, Physical Education
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Weiner, Brad; Grenier, Michelle – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2020
This article presents information on the impact of hyper or hypo-sensory responses and specific strategies that can balance the systems. We examine the five sensory systems (tactile, auditory, visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular), common behaviors associated with each system, and recommend instructional strategies designed to support student…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Teaching Methods
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Ilgar, Ebru Araç; Cihan, Bekir Baris – International Journal of Higher Education, 2018
It is very crucial to know how the notion of physical education is perceived by the Principals who are responsible for the school administration and to know the mission and visions they have put on these concepts. The aim of this study is to reveal the metaphoric perceptions of school Principals about physical education concept. The research group…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Principals, Figurative Language, Administrator Attitudes
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Atencio, Matthew; Chow, Jia Yi; Tan, Wee Keat Clara; Lee, Chang Yi Miriam – European Physical Education Review, 2014
This paper describes several practical activities that reveal how complex and nonlinear pedagogies might underpin primary physical education and school sport lessons. These sample activities, involving track and field, tennis and netball components, are designed to incorporate states of stability and instability through the modification of task…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Instructional Design, Teaching Methods, Physical Education
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Nas, Kazim; Temel, Veysel; Akpinar, Selahattin; Akpinar, Oznur – Educational Research and Reviews, 2012
The aim of this study is to show whether sport has an effect on education/academic success and social, mental and physical development or not. The search involves 160 students studying at Physical Education and Sports High School at Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University. Graded quintet likert type questionnaire was used as a measuring means. The first…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Measures (Individuals), Physical Development, Intellectual Development
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Murgia, Carla, Ed.; McCullick, Bryan, Ed. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
It cannot be denied that urban youths are underserved in almost every way one could imagine, especially in health care and education funding. Furthermore, the lack of these cornerstones is likely to be perpetuated unless everyone chips in what they can to stymie poverty's impact. As a profession, we claim to be able to make a difference in the…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Participation, Motivation, Child Health
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Hellison, Don – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
The limited number of organized sport and exercise programs available in urban areas in comparison with more affluent communities, as well as the limited resources, the low pay of service providers who offer the programs (especially in youth work), and the besieged mentality of many professionals require our attention and assistance. Our field…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Physical Activities, Urban Areas, Urban Youth
Albinson, J.G., Ed.; Andrew, G.M., Ed. – 1976
This collection of papers reviews the effects of sport and physical activity on children. It is organized around six sections representing the basic disciplines that contribute to a broad view of the child in sport and physical activity: physiology; medicine; growth and development; psychology; sociology; and motor learning. Although each paper…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Children, Exercise (Physiology)
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English, Eleanor B. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
The philosophy of Charles H. McCloy, a noted physical educator, is examined using a structuring model devised by William Frankena. From this perspective, McCloy's views appear holistic, focusing on social, character, and aesthetic concerns, as well as on the physical. (PP)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
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Graham, George; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992
Nine articles discuss persistent physical education practices that are not in the best interest of children, suggesting developmentally appropriate alternatives. Some topics discussed are sequence of instruction in games, developmentally appropriate dance and gymnastics, social-emotional components, and activities with questionable value. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Development, Dance Education, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
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Pica, Rae – Young Children, 1997
Argues that to truly educate the whole child, teachers must address the needs of the mind and spirit in terms of the social/emotional, creative, and cognitive domains and the many ways in which movement promotes development in these areas. Provides sample activities and sources for information to that end. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Early Childhood Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1998
Kindergarten marks a new beginning for parent and child, and presents challenges for parents as their child makes the transition from home to school. This handbook provides a description of what parents can expect of their child's Catholic kindergarten program in Alberta, Canada. It describes how young children learn, how learning is assessed, and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Catholic Schools, Child Development, Educational Objectives
Sabo, Joseph M.; And Others – 1977
Five graduate students of Indiana University undertook an attitude study of Bethel College alumni and their parents in early 1977. Two questionnaires were developed by an independent consulting firm for use in the study. Data were analyzed by computer. The questions concerned: alumni giving; financial support of the student; housing; student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alumni, Church Related Colleges, College Choice
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 2000
Kindergarten marks a new beginning for parents and their children, and presents challenges for parents as their child makes the transition between home and school. This handbook describes what parents can expect from their child's Catholic kindergarten program in Alberta, Canada. The handbook describes how young children learn, how their learning…
Descriptors: Art Education, Catholic Schools, Child Development, Educational Objectives
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