ERIC Number: EJ914306
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 7
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What's Happening outside the Gym: The Evolution of a Service-Learning Project
Galvan, Christine
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v81 n9 p32-38 Nov-Dec 2010
Underserved youths are affected by a variety of circumstances such as poverty, poor nutrition, and low physical activity levels. While many extended-day physical activity programs exist, few focus on the importance of health and wellness. The purpose of this article is to describe the development of an extended-day program for underserved youths that emphasizes fitness, nutrition, and personal and social responsibility. The Nu-Fit Club not only taught and empowered youths, it also provided preservice teachers with teaching, assessment, and management skills. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Nutrition, Service Learning, Social Responsibility, Physical Fitness, Partnerships in Education, Public Agencies, After School Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Extended School Day, Youth Clubs, Health Promotion, Wellness, Disadvantaged Youth, Student Journals, Physical Education, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Physical Education Teachers, Interviews, Student Attitudes, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Pretests Posttests, Grounded Theory
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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