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Mohr, Derek J.; Mosier, Brian; Townsend, J. Scott – Physical Educator, 2020
This article details how two teacher education programs are leveraging role modeling to influence teacher candidates (TCs) by providing a prolonged, immersive, and high quality physical education (PE) activity experience early in each program and by systematically referring to and reflecting upon that experience in subsequent courses across the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Role Models, Experiential Learning
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Hunt, Kevin; Griffin, Lisa; Maina, Michael; Clifford, Tyler; Martin, Steven; Sparks, Mikayla – Physical Educator, 2017
Purpose: Physical education (PE) teachers appear to have a powerful influential effect on learners in the instructional environ-ment through the manner in which they model those behaviors and practices they espouse. The purpose of this study was to determine if Georgia secondary PE teachers are capable of modeling Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ)…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Teacher Influence, Secondary School Teachers
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Baghurst, Timothy; Langley, Jennifer; Bishop, Jason C. – Physical Educator, 2015
The rate of childhood obesity in the United States is approximately 17%. Because physical education can be a key intervention strategy against this epidemic, this study was conducted to determine physical educators' perceptions on their use of recommended national standards specifically focused on physical fitness and activity in their classroom.…
Descriptors: National Standards, Physical Education, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education Teachers
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Lambert, Leslie T.; And Others – Physical Educator, 1988
Reconceptualizing physical education shifts emphasis from sports-centered programs to health-related fitness. Four program suggestions are discussed for improving long-term physical activity patterns of youth. Also discussed are two programs in transition being implemented by school districts in Georgia and Wyoming. (IAH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion