Physical Educator articles from January 2001

Physical Educator archives from January 2001

The Effects of Multimedia Software Instruction and Lecture-Based Instruction On Learning and Teaching Cues of Manipulative Skills On Preservice Physical Education Teachers.
January 1, 2001... Abstract The literature has shown inconsistent results in the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI). Teachers continue to use lectures as a commonplace mode for the delivery of information. Instructional experts suggest that a lecture...

The Efficacy of Infusing Homework Assignments Into Traditional Physical Education Activity Classes.
January 1, 2001... Abstract Brief, take-home fitness and wellness lessons were introduced into physical education activity classes at Brigham Young University to examine whether or not students could learn lifetime fitness concepts without taking away from...

Activity Preferences of Middle School Physical Education Students.
January 1, 2001... Abstract While there is general agreement among physical educators as to what steps to follow when revising the curriculum, a factor often overlooked is the input of students. The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the...

Enhancing Student Trust Through Peer Assessment in Physical Education.
January 1, 2001... Abstract The purpose was to provide an overview of practical applications for peer assessment. To that end, empirical evidence is discussed relative to peer assessments (Cooke, Drennan, & Drennan, 1997; Hill & Miller, 1997; Melograno,...

An Alternative to the Full Sit-Up Testing for Middle School Students.
January 1, 2001... Abstract The sit-up is widely used in fitness testing. The purpose of this study was to investigate an alternative to the full sit-up testing for middle school physical education. Ninety-four subjects (45 males, 49 females) performed two...

Determinants of College Physical Activity Class Enrollment: Implications for High School Physical Education.
January 1, 2001... Abstract Discovering methods of promoting lifelong physical activity is a mission of physical educators. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that young adults participate in physical activities in which they have had...