Physical Educator articles from December 2006

Physical Educator archives from December 2006

Elementary students' accounts of optimal challenge in physical education.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine elementary school students' accounts of optimal challenge. Twenty-seven children (aged 7-9 years) participated in semi-structured interviews during which they were shown a video-recording...

Physical activity patterns of PETE majors: do they walk the talk?(physical education teacher education)
December 22, 2006... Abstract It is well established and supported by research that regular physical activity has positive benefits to health. Currently, there is much concern about the decreasing amount of physical activity in adults and children with a...

A profile of western (USA) higher education physical education degree programs.
December 22, 2006... Abstract The purpose of this study was to provide an updated profile of western United States higher education physical education degree programs. This inquiry reports on present-day departmental nomenclature, school or college...

Student perceptions of a conceptual physical education activity course.
December 22, 2006... Abstract Conceptual physical education (CPE) courses are typically included in university course work to provide students knowledge and skills to engage in physical activity, for life. The purpose of this study was to identify, CPE course...