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McMahon, John; Emerson, Robert S. Wall; Ponchillia, Paul; Curtis, Amy – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2019
Introduction: This study explored the relationship between first-time or repeat participation at a sports education camp and demographic variables of gender, age, race or ethnicity, measures of self-perception, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity in participants' communities. Methods: The study was a secondary data analysis of interview…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Self Concept, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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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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Lieberman, Lauren; Lucas, Mark; Jones, Jeffery; Humphreys, Dan; Cody, Ann; Vaughn, Bev; Storms, Tommie – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
"Helping General Physical Educators and Adapted Physical Educators Address the Office of Civil Rights Dear Colleague Guidance Letter: Part IV--Sport Groups" provides the the following articles: (1) "Sport Programming Offered by Camp Abilities and the United States Association for Blind Athletes" (Lauren Lieberman and Mark…
Descriptors: Blindness, Deaf Blind, Visual Impairments, Barriers
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Harris, I. David; Jones, Margaret A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
One thousand seven hundred sixty-seven elementary school students in Georgia were tested for motor performance and for reading and mathematics abilities. The finding that motor performance variables were significantly related to reading and mathematics abilities suggests that motor performance objectives should be included in elementary school…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Age Differences, Elementary Education, Mathematics Achievement
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Baumgartner, Ted A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
Georgia physical education teachers (N=327) were surveyed to determine: the extent of their use of AAHPERD's Youth Fitness Test (YFT) and Health-Related Physical Fitness Test (HRFT), test item preferences, and the influence of certain variables on teacher beliefs and practices with regard to YFT and HRFT. (IAH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Fitness
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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
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1982
This guide has been designed to assist the middle grades (5-8) physical educator in planning and providing Georgia students with meaningful activities to prepare them for physically active, healthy lives. Designed to provide middle grades physical education teachers with a framework for local curriculum development, this guide is available for the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1981
Based on Georgia Department of Education standards, this guide is designed to provide secondary school physical educators with a framework for a comprehensive and adaptable instructional program. The first two chapters explain the philosophy behind the program and suggest implementation procedures within the school physical education department. A…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Curriculum Development, Dance