Background: It is critical to understand the contextual factors in schools that influence teaching behaviours and student learning outcomes. This study uses a contextual framework with four domain areas (personal, instructional, institutional, and societal) to take an in-depth look at urban/inner-city teachers' context and the enacted curriculum.…

This paper examines the literature on the involvement of ethnic minorities in physical education. These minorities include Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, and African Americans. In physical education, as in other disciplines, currently the number of minority professionals in teaching is declining. Through a review of literature on…

This paper examines the development of women's sports during the first three decades of the 20th century and compares it with the development of the women's movement during the same period. In so doing, the paper focuses on the views of female physical educators and female athletes and on their participation in sport. These views and the…

A growing number of schools and institutions in North America have begun offering training in high risk activities such as high element rope courses, rock climbing, white water kayaking and canoeing, and scuba diving in conjunction with their regular physical education activity programs. High risk activities are those activities which occur in or…

This report provides analysis and preliminary recommendations on a mandate that requires and contributes to the development of physical education components in Illinois public schools. The report is presented in sections dealing with: (1) five areas of analysis and sources of information; (2) legal requirements and statutory authority for…

Inherent in all sport, dance, and movement activity are implied patterns of interaction between and among all participants and the relevant characteristics of their environment. Through these patterns children learn various structures of acceptable social behavior as defined by the roles-oriented value system of our culture. Eight different…

The article discusses likeability and utility dimensions of the purpose elements of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework (PPCF), with emphasis on the perspective of the student as participant. It is suggested that further research on personal motivation of participants may enhance the value of PPCF as a framework for designing programs and…

A review is presented of studies regarding the construct validity of the individual purposes concepts of the Purpose Process Curriculum Framework. Aspects considered include: body awareness in space; spatial relationships; teamwork; and physiological fitness. (CB)

The relative effectiveness of a structured physical fitness program for fifth-grade students was compared with the effectiveness of the customary physical education activities. Students in the structured exercise program showed significant improvement in flexibility, strength, and endurance, and maintained gains during the summer. (Author/PP)

Ten articles, taken from the "Encyclopedia Yearbook of China, 1980," provide a comprehensive survey of Chinese education in the post-Mao era. Topics discussed include educational administration; preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher education; technical schools; special education; physical education; education for the workers;…

A study was done to identify changes that have occurred since 1970 in the characteristics and needs of physical education teachers in Wisconsin elementary and secondary schools. Results of the study were taken from questions concerning: (1) personal educational history; (2) teaching responsibilities; (3) self-evaluations of teaching-coaching…

Physical education is becoming increasingly popular in elementary schools in Canada. Studies concerning the balancing of physical activities and intellectual subject matter, upgrading skills through inservice education, improving fitness, and project evaluation methods are reviewed. (JN)

The effects of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in relation to public school physical education programs are considered. (PHR)

Examines the use of the case method to reform physical education teacher education. Reviews research on the use of cases in other professional preparation programs, and on multicultural education and case method, and technology-based cases. Offers suggestions on possibilities and pitfalls in using case method. (SM)

Discusses educational development in China, examining two divergent educational systems: education for the disabled and education that promotes athleticism. Examines social and political context within which educational policy is formed and enacted. Analyzes new boundaries of educational specialization and diversification. Observes trend toward…