NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Physical Literacy Research in the United States: A Systematic Review of Academic Literature
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bopp, Trevor; Vadeboncoeur, Joshua D.; Roetert, E. Paul; Stellefson, Michael – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Researchers within transdisciplinary fields examine physical literacy; however, substantial changes have been suggested regarding the evaluation and reporting of physical literacy within health education. Purpose: This systematic review provides an overview of a) physical literacy literature published in the U.S.; b) scholars,…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Interdisciplinary Approach, Health Education, Literacy
A Systematic Review Investigating the Effects of Implementing Game-Based Approaches in School-Based Physical Education among Primary School Children
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Yan, Jin; Jones, Brad; Smith, Jordan J.; Morgan, Philip; Eather, Narelle – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2023
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of game-based approaches on game performance, fundamental movement skills, health-related indicators, and physical activity outcomes among children (5-12 years) when delivered in the primary physical education school setting. Method: A systematic search of six electronic databases without date limitation was…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Physical Education, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students
The CHARGE Association: Implications for Teachers.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Jones, Thomas W.; Dunne, Michele T. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1988
CHARGE association is described as a diagnostic label for a group of congenital malformations, including coloboma, heart defects, atresia choanae, retarded postnatal growth/central nervous system defects, genital hypoplasia, and ear deformities. Etiology and characteristics of the CHARGE association are discussed, along with implications for…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments, Ears, Elementary Secondary Education
Where to Look for the Child in Early Childhood Education: Some Help from Piaget.
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Golbeck, Susan L.; And Others – 1978
The three papers included in this symposium discuss the relevance of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development to the early childhood practitioner. First, an overview of Piaget's theory is presented. This focusses on the particular aspects of the theory most relevant to practitioners in early childhood education. Second, curriculum…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education
Involvement & Participation. National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual (11th, San Diego, California, November 19-20, 1982).
Greaves, Edward R.; Richmond, Alan – 1982
This publication contains papers, presented at a conference about physical activities for the exceptional individual, concerning: (1) student interest/motivation; (2) swimming; (3) games; (4) wheelchairs; (5) movement education; (6) physical stress and bone growth; (7) parent involvement; (8) meningomyelocele; (9) blind athletes; (10) Project…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education
Using Laboratory Experiences to Develop the Scientific Literacy of Middle School Students.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Meichtry, Yvonne J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes three perspectives from which middle school teachers can plan laboratory activities for the purpose of improving students' scientific literacy. Perspectives are the learning cycle approach categorizing activities by stages of development; problem-solving skills approach categorizing activities according to the amount of teacher control;…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Developmental Stages