ERIC Number: EJ1035860
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jan
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
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Children's Perceptions of a District-Wide Physical Education Program
Prusak, Keven A.; Davis, Tirza; Pennington, Todd R.; Wilkinson, Carol
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v33 n1 p4-27 Jan 2014
Couched in attitude theory, this follow-up study examines children-voiced perceptions of "enjoyment" and "usefulness" toward a "district mandated" elementary physical education (PE) program. Attitudes of 277 5th and 6th grade males and females from four representative schools from within a district were assessed in a mixed methods study. Survey results were analyzed to examine between groups, schools (based on SES), and gender differences. Twelve males and twelve females were selected from lowest and highest survey responders for follow-up interviews. Survey results indicated a generally positive attitudes (enjoyment: M = 2.71, SD = 0.35; usefulness M = 2.69, SD = 0.35) with significant enjoyment differences (F(3, 266) = 5.627, p = 0.001) noted between schools. Qualitative results define quality PE as "enjoyable" and "useful" when it (a) provided a fun, social, learning environment and activities, (b) made an impact on healthy knowledge and behaviors, and (c) consisted of well managed classes taught by engaging teachers.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Children, Followup Studies, Elementary School Students, Mixed Methods Research, Grade 5, Grade 6, Student Surveys, Gender Differences, Cohort Analysis, Positive Attitudes, Psychological Patterns, Qualitative Research, Attitude Change, Success, Focus Groups, Physical Activities, Student Behavior, Classroom Environment, Teacher Role, Interaction, Sport Psychology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Grade 6
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Language: English
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