This book presents a survey of the socioeconomic context of physical education and: (1) sketches the roots of the field; (2) relates the field to the changing nature of the society in which it exists; and (3) seeks to predict the nature of the profession, its content, and its relation to society in the future. The first two chapters set the scene…

Implementation of Title IX and resultant sex equity laws in secondary physical education programs occasions a need to develop new methods of evaluating and grading students enrolled in coeducational physical education classes. This document discusses problems that may occur as a result of sex equity modifications from the point of view of the…

Directions are projected for future research and curriculum theory-building, including investigation of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework as a tool for physical education curricular decision making and theory building. (CB)

Comparison of planning models taught in preservice physical education (theoretical) with those practiced in junior high school physical education (reality) indicated that the theoretical model focused on planning for student learning while the reality model focused on planning for teaching. Teachers' philosophies and student reactions were major…

The article re-examines the student teaching experience as it affects the prospective physical educator through review of: the meaning of student teaching as presently interpreted and applied in physical education; objectives of student teaching as analyzed by physical educators; and reports on perceived objectives achieved by student teaching in…

A review of the undergraduate physical education curricula in Canadian universities revealed sparse offerings in the humanities when compared to the biophysical and social sciences. Recommendations are made to reorder the curriculum to provide better balance between the two areas. (Author/CB)

Literature on physical competence and peer relations is reviewed. It is concluded that physically competent children acquire more status and enjoy greater social success than do physically inept children. It is suggested that physical education can be used as an intervention strategy to enhance peer status. (Author/MT)

Issues pertaining to historical scholarship in general are discussed, and suggestions for improving the level of scholarship in histories of physical education, leisure, and sport are given. Historians should possess broad knowledge of the culture, social institutions, and ideas of the past if they are to write about them. (PP)

Quality control of graduate physical education programs has always been the responsibility of educational institutions. The physical education profession has begun to establish its own specialized accreditation programs. An accreditation model in graduate physical education is examined, and the pros and cons of full implementation of accreditation…

Karate and the martial arts help to develop endurance, flexibility, speed, coordination, and strength. Karate is an intellectual discipline which has a strong foundation in art and philosophy. The black belt system and the various schools of karate are discussed. (JN)

The growth of physical education as a discipline is shown in historical perspective through a look at the 1934 Atlantic City convention and related events through the end of 1939. Special attention is given to the most notable participants and contributors from the Eastern District. (JN)

Recent cross-cultural research in exercise science is enumerated along with a list of congresses and symposia and international organizations supporting such research. (JMF)

Examines the history of behavioral analysis, particularly experimental research conducted in physical education settings, categorizing 34 studies by focus (preservice/inservice teacher behavior, student learning, classroom management, or learning among students with disabilities in inclusive or adapted settings). While findings have been robust…

Although much more research is needed to determine the exact nature of health benefits derived from child physical activity, it is clear that physical education professionals must motivate students to incorporate physical activity in their daily lives to reduce their risk of developing inactivity-related health problems in adulthood. (Author/CB)

Integration is suggested to handle faculty specialization and fragmentation in higher education. First, however, the roots and processes of specialization and fragmentation must be analyzed beginning with relationships among professionalization, problem setting, and paradigmatic communities. An analytical frame of reference emphasizes…