Physical education curriculum challenges students to experience a series of physical movements, degrees of flexibility, increased stamina, and components of strength that provide multiple opportunities to achieve a high level of individual fitness. Curricula that are used to achieve these areas of physical education vary from Health-Related Fitness to Team and Individual Sports. While elementary school physical education teachers use multiple elements of fitness in their classes, the tendency is to favor either Health-Related Fitness or Team and Individual Sports when developing lesson plans. The choice of a specific curriculum is based on the teacher's level of comfort and past experiences. This research examined perceptions of physical education teachers on their views of Health-Related Fitness and Team and Individual Sports and how to use these pedagogies effectively in their fifth-grade physical education classes. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]