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Chen, Senlin; Liu, Yang; Androzzi, Jared; Wang, Baofu; Gu, Xiangli – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the limited efficacy of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based fitness education unit in middle school physical education (PE). Method: The study took place in six PE classes at one middle school located in the southern United States. The authors conveniently assigned the classes to…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Intervals, Training, Physical Education
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Liu, Yang; Chen, Senlin; Gu, Xiangli – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
Purpose: The study purpose was to examine performance differences in physical education among learners from two middle schools from two different states. Methods: Performance in physical education was represented by attitude toward physical education, knowledge of physical activity and fitness, and active living behaviors (i.e., physical activity…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Physical Education, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level
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Chen, Senlin; Gu, Xiangli; Liu, Yang – European Physical Education Review, 2019
An important goal of physical education (PE) is to educate children to become physically literate and active of their own accord. This study capitalized on examining the roles of students' attitudes toward PE and physical activity and fitness (PAF) knowledge in physical activity and sedentary behavior participation. Students from a public middle…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Physical Activities
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Chen, Senlin; Liu, Yang; Schaben, Jodee – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine physical activity (PA)/fitness knowledge and its association with PA and sedentary behavior in youth. Method: Eighth grade students from five schools (N = 660) in a midwestern state completed a PE Metrics written test and the Youth Activity Profile to assess PA/fitness knowledge, PA (at school and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Life Style, Knowledge Level