Physical Educator articles from March 2007

Physical Educator archives from March 2007

Physical education and its effect on elementary testing results.
March 22, 2007... Abstract This study was designed to determine the impact of increased quality Physical Education time on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) standardized scores. The MCAS test was given to 311 fourth-grade students in two...

Exploring the relationship between perceptions of quality in basic instruction programs and repeat participation.
March 22, 2007... Abstract Current information indicates colleges and universities are experiencing decreased enrollments in basic instruction programs for physical activity. One factor responsible for this phenomenon is many universities' decision to...

The communication of opportunities and barriers to prospective applicants: an analysis of interscholastic athletic administrative job announcements.
March 22, 2007... Abstract Job announcements often work to either encourage or discourage prospective applicants. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if gender bias existed within the job announcements for interscholastic athletic...

The impact of state standards on physical education in Wyoming--a decade of change.
March 22, 2007... Abstract Change in physical education and the impact of state standards on curriculum, instruction, and assessment were investigated in this study. Teachers from elementary (n=69) and secondary (n=94) schools participated by completing an...

Physical education teacher's verbal aggression and student's fair play behaviors.
March 22, 2007... Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine how physical education teacher's verbal aggressiveness, as perceived by the students, is related to students' fair play self-reported behaviors. Four hundred twenty-nine physical education...

Using TARGET to enhance preservice classroom teachers' ability to identify and develop a motivational climate in physical education.
March 22, 2007... Abstract Motivation is often a major concern for educators in all subject areas. Educational benefits associated with increased levels of student motivation have been well-documented within educational research. Improving student...