Download or read book Middle School Students Perceptions of a Physical Education Program written by Karen L. Benedict and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Best practice, developmentally appropriate physical education is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of all students. It is particularly focused on attending to all learning domains and should be an integral component in students' schooling (Gallahue & Cleland, 2003; Graham, 1995). A need for physical education that is developmentally appropriate and reflects best practice is important for all students; it is even more significant for students with special needs (Winnick, 2005). Rising issues around childhood obesity further emphasize the vital need for this type of programming in physical education (United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control, 2008). In addition, a significant body of research points to a positive direct relationship between physical activity and learning, as well as, academic achievement (Blaydes-Madigan, 2003; DeKorp, 1998; Eastin, 2003). Middle school students are particularly at risk; individuals who are physically active during their adolescent years are more likely to be active adults (Dishman & Dunn, 1988; Kuh & Cooper, 1992). Further, Wallhead (2007) suggests it is important that students enjoy physical activity to continue to use motor skills on their own time. Unfortunately, student perceptions are rarely considered in physical education program development (Carlson, 1995; Graham, 1995; Krouscas, 1999). Therefore, under the umbrella of a socio-constructivist lens and through a qualitative analysis, the purpose of this study was to understand physical education from a middle school student perspective. This study required students to complete a critical incident survey, the Middle School Physical Education Critical Incident Survey (MSPECIS) (Krouscas, 1999). This study sought to answer the overarching question, based on student perceptions of their physical education experience, what modifications may be made in a physical education program to potentially enhance the satisfaction and activity level of middle school students? In order to answer the overarching question and the additional research questions, question one below was the initial course of action in framing the study and is addressed in the literature review. The study itself was not designed to answer question one. 1. How have social discourses and ideologies impacted physical education? 2. What is the significance of physical education these for middle school students? 3. How do these middle school students perceive their physical selves? 4. How do these middle school students perceive their physical education experience? Based on the data reviewed, most students are satisfied with their middle school physical education experience. Most students consider themselves to have an average body build, consider themselves in good physical condition and good at sports. These students do, however, offer some suggestions for making their experience more meaningful. They suggest competition, fun, friends, student voice and more time in physical education are important components. If used within the parameters of current laws, mandates and standards, it is hoped that the inclusion of student perception data into planning for physical education may lead to increased student engagement and satisfaction in physical education. In doing so, it may potentially promote increased health, wellness, and academic achievement."--Leaf iv.
Download or read book Middle School Students Perceptions about Competition in Physical Education written by Sara Elizabeth Alkire and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Middle School Students Perceptions of Enjoyment in Physical Education and Its Relationship to Participation in Physical Activity Outside the School written by Shima Younes-Alhourani and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Middle School Students Perceptions of and Responses to the Inclusion of Culturally Relevant Units in the Physical Education Curriculum written by Luciana Carvalhal Braga and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Middle School Students Perceptions of Skill Level and Their Effects on Participation in Physical Education written by Mara Manson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Select Variables on Students Perceptions of Physical Education Teachers in Middle School written by Susan H. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Behaviors and Perceptions of Teachers and Students in Middle School Physical Education as Mediated by Gender written by Ritchie Charles Gabbei and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bringing Physical Education to the Forefront written by Amy Dannehl and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study sought to discover junior high students’ perceptions about physical education. It was conducted in response to the Utah Board of Education decision to reduce the required credit hours for a student to have in PE throughout their junior and senior high experience. The three following research questions were sought to be answered: (a) What is junior high school students’ perspective of physical education? (b) How do other factors influence the students perspective of physical education? (c)) What is the perceived importance of physical education? Participants were obtained through a convenience sample of one northern Utah junior high school grades, seventh through ninth. With IRB permission and parent consent, students took a 54 question survey. This survey clearly demonstrates the students not only enjoy PE, but find value and benefits in having PE in school. The students find PE to be as important as core subjects such as, science, history, and English. They feel what they learned in PE will help them stay healthy and maintain their fitness levels beyond high school.
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Download or read book Students Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Selective Physical Education written by June Cioffi and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Middle School Principals Perceptions of Physical Education and Their Influence on Physical Education Programs written by Amy Jo Stringer and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Changes in Clinical Students Perceptions of Developmental Physical Education and Effective Teaching written by Patricia A. Hammel and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Male and female (N = 51) college students in a physical education teacher preparation program completed a questionnaire to record their perceptions of developmental physical education and effective teaching methods before and after a 20 hour clinical experience. Subjects were in either their first 20 h ~ u rc linical experience (Group A) or their second 20 hour clinical experience (Group B). The questionnaire contained 25 multiple choice questions about developmental physical education and effective teaching methods. The remaining 11 questions determined background information about where the subjects perceived they gained the knowledge to answer the questions and a description of their elementary, middle, and high school physical education experiences. An ANOVA determined that there was no significant change (p> .05) in the subjects' perceptions from the beginning of the clinical experience to the end. Thirty-nine percent of the subjects attributed their influence in answering the effective teaching and developmental questions as being the university professors and another 27% attributed influences as coming from cooperating teachers. Further investigation of the changes in the subjects' perceptions is warranted. A more extensive questionnaire and qualitative analysis would help to obtain this information.
Download or read book Factors that Impact Middle School Student s Attitudes and Perceptions in Physical Education written by David C. Barney and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Middle School Girls Perceptions of Their Physical Education Classes and Teachers written by Joanna L. Parker and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of Physical Education Perceptions of the Purposes of a Physical Education Program in a Selected Secondary School written by Marguerite Ann Clifton and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of a Non discriminatory Coeducational Physical Education Program on the Male female Role Perceptions of Junior High School Students written by Truman Dean Shaver and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching Middle School Physical Education written by Bonnie S. Mohnsen and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text describes how to create a programme that addresses the specific needs and capabilities of middle school students, while helping them through the transition from childhood to young adulthood. This edition is fully updated and revised.
