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Deutsch, Joe; Waldera, Roman; Mahoney, Sean; Martinez, Michelle – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2019
Background: Project Fit America (PFA) curriculum was initiated in 1990 with a mission to provide opportunities for all American children to be fit with unique lessons and outdoor fitness equipment. Purpose: In this study, the physical education (PE) fitness testing scores of elementary school students were examined to determine the effect of PFA…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Outdoor Education, Equipment, Elementary School Students
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Deutsch, Joe; Mahoney, Sean; Waldera, Roman; Hetland, Tyler – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2019
This study analyzed the effect of Physical Best (PB) Curriculum on activity levels of children in physical education class. Activity levels of elementary school students (N=92, males = 50, females = 42) were recorded throughout six normally scheduled physical education class periods. Students participated in both traditional and PB curriculums and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Curriculum
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Deutsch, Joe; Mahoney, Sean; Waldera, Roman; Martinez, Michelle; Schnabel, Ethan – Physical Educator, 2020
The Project Fit America (PFA) curriculum was initiated in 1990 with a mission to create and provide quality opportunities for American school children to be active, healthy, and fit. This study assessed the effect of the PFA curriculum and outdoor fitness equipment on fitness testing scores of elementary school students. Participants were 4th- and…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Equipment