Physical Educator articles from September 2007

Physical Educator archives from September 2007

Project adventure and self concept of academically talented adolescent boys.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract This was a pilot study to examine the efficacy of an adventure based experience and self concept in academically talented adolescents. High school senior boys (N = 142) ages 16-17 years at a private school in the Boston area...

Integration: helping to get our kids moving and learning.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract Over the past decade, schools and teachers alike have had increased pressure placed upon them with respect to student academic performance (Maeda & Murata, 2004). As a result of this focus targeting academic performance on...

The promotion of sociomoral growth through physical education: field testing of a curricular model.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract The purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate a curricular model designed to enhance sociomoral and psychomotor development in physical education. The curricular content and implementation strategies were grounded in...

Student coaches' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors regarding the female athlete triad.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract The female athlete triad can cause acute and chronic health problems for physically active females. This study describes student coaches preparedness to participate in primary prevention and intervention of the triad,"...

Whose gym is it? Gendered perspectives on middle and secondary school physical education.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract This study is the result of an action research project between a large, urban public school system and the faculty in a physical education teacher preparation (PETP) program in the same city. This collaboration led to the creation...

A preliminary examination of the fitness levels of children who meet the President's Council physical activity recommendation.(Report)
September 22, 2007... Abstract Many physical educators continue to posit that the fitness levels of their students are a fair reflection of the amount of physical activity (PA) they participate in. They often assume that if children score high on a battery of...