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Hernandez, Barbara L. Michiels; Ozmun, Michelle; Keeton, Gladys – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
As a result of competitive dance television shows, interest in tap dance seems to have increased in the past few years. Tap dance is a challenging and fun lifetime physical activity that is appropriate for people of all ages. It is an excellent activity for K-12 physical education programs, higher education, parks and recreation facilities,…
Descriptors: Dance, Dance Education, Physical Activities, Physical Education
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Marlett, Paul B.; Gordon, Christine J. – Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 2004
Physical education has been in decline because of the mistaken belief that the body and mind are separate and thus PE does not have much to contribute to mental function (Landers, Maxwell, Butler, & Fagan, 2001). Landers et al. theorized that sports and games present opportunities to develop thinking and reasoning skills because children are…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Literacy, Outdoor Education, Physical Activities