Physical Educator articles from December 2007

Physical Educator archives from December 2007

Block scheduling in secondary physical education: east compared to west coast United states of America.(Report)
December 22, 2007... Abstract This study presents findings that investigated the effects of block scheduling (90-120 minute periods) on sixth-to-twelfth grade students attending secondary physical education classes located in the northeast and west-coast...

Comparison of traditional and alternative methods for teaching exercise physiology.(Report)
December 22, 2007... Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare alternative and traditional approaches to exercise physiology course design within physical education teacher education (PETE). The participants formed the following groups: (a) PETE majors...

High school students' attitudes toward physical education in Delaware.(Survey)
December 22, 2007... Abstract It is important to understand high school students' attitudes and perceptions toward physical education since they will be future members of the workforce who will need to use their knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle....

Effects of classroom and virtual "Lifetime Fitness for Health" instruction on college students' exercise behavior.(Report)
December 22, 2007... Abstract This study examined the effectiveness of a theoretically-based, Lifetime Fitness for Health (LFH) course on college students' weekly leisure-time exercise behavior and their use of behavior change strategies and techniques derived...

The relationship between academic achievement and physical fitness.(Report)
December 22, 2007... Abstract Over the past 50 years research has typically demonstrated either no, or a weak relationship between academic performance and physical performance. Nevertheless, the fact that any positive relationship has been found has lead to...