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Sport Education for Social Competence in K-12 Physical Education
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Wang, Baofu; Chen, Senlin – Quest, 2021
Physical education is a relevant setting to develop students' social competence. The sport education model has the potential to promote social competence as it provides students with meaningful socialization opportunities. The purpose of this literature review paper was to: (1) describe the inherent structures and characteristics of the sport…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Team Sports, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development
"Deliberate Preparation" as an Evidence-Based Focus for Primary Physical Education
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Giblin, Susan; Collins, David; MacNamara, Aine; Kiely, John – Quest, 2014
There is substantial scientific research suggesting the physical and psychological health benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Consequently, governments worldwide prioritize policies, finances, and resources in healthcare, education, and sports sectors to increase mass participation in physical activity. However, practices in physical…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Primary Education, Motor Development
Pre-K Physical Education: Universal Initiatives and Teacher Preparation Recommendations
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Ross, Susan M. – Quest, 2013
The "National Physical Activity Plan", as well as professional and government agencies (NASPE, 2008a; US Department of Health and Human Services, 2000) acknowledge pre-kindergarten (pre-K) children should be part of comprehensive school physical activity initiatives anchored in quality physical education programming. These…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Activity Level