Physical Educator articles from January 2004

Physical Educator archives from January 2004

Implementation of a walking program for urban youth during school hours.
January 1, 2004... Abstract A two-phase (P1 and P2) physical activity program for 9th and 10th grade students, particularly adolescent females of color, was designed and implemented at a mid-western urban high school during lunch time. Written surveys, field...

Effects of Brain Gym on overhand throwing in first grade students: a preliminary investigation.
January 1, 2004... Abstract The purpose was to examine the effect of Brain Gym on learning the overhand throw among 42 first grade students. Participants from two intact classes were randomly assigned to an experimental or control condition. Students were...

Comparisons of selected student and teacher variables in all-girls and coeducational physical education environments.
January 1, 2004... Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate selected student and teacher variables and compare the differences between these variables for female students and female teachers in coeducation and single-sex physical education...

Health-related fitness and nutritional practices: can they be enhanced in upper elementary school students?
January 1, 2004... Abstract The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of an eight-week health-related fitness and nutrition education program on fitness components and dietary habits in upper elementary school students. Forty children...

Physical educators online: what is on the minds of teachers in the trenches?
January 1, 2004... Abstract With the advent of the Internet, and more specifically the use of email discussion groups or listservs, physical educators have a new resource to assist them in overcoming the challenges to their professional development. One such...