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Direct linkMercier, Kevin; Howard, Thomas – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2018
It is seldom that the accomplishments of secondary physical education students are celebrated. The Most Physically Educated Contest was developed to allow students from several school districts to gather for appropriate competition and to display the characteristics of physical literacy attained from participation in high-quality physical…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Secondary School Students, Competition, Program Development
Domangue, Elizabeth A.; Solmon, Melinda A. – Gender and Education, 2009
The purpose of this viewpoint is to systematically synthesise the intersection of research that focuses on poststructuralism as related to a physical education discourse (namely President's Challenge Physical Fitness Awards Program). A feminist poststructuralist framework will be used to investigate the ways in which the hegemonic design of…
Descriptors: Feminism, Physical Education, Awards, Physical Fitness
Download full textLico, Abner – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2008
While speaking to Gold Award Achievers in Toronto in 2002, Tony Comper, past President and Chief Executive Officer of the BMO Financial Group, referred to the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award as a program "so brilliantly simple, it's simply brilliant." This ironic statement has echoed in the Ontario division of the DofE Award ever since.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Recognition (Achievement), Physical Fitness, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBonanno, Diane; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1987
This series of six articles is designed to provide an understanding of the value beyond the competition of intramural and recreational sports. The use of awards, development of leadership, fitness activities, and special events are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Awards, Intramural Athletics, Outdoor Activities, Physical Fitness
Peer reviewedCorbin, Charles B.; And Others – Quest, 1988
The article explores theoretical and practical factors that support or challenge the effectiveness of various awards programs intended to motivate improvement in youth fitness, motivate youth to take fitness tests, and encourage active lifestyles. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Awards, Health Promotion, Incentives, Physical Fitness
Peer reviewedStein, Julian U. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
Fitness testing programs with award systems began in 1958 and proved to be extremely popular. Award programs for students with disabilities are described. The need for award systems for all handicapped students is stressed. (MT)
Descriptors: Awards, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Washington, DC. – 1983
Physical education is an essential part of basic general education. Aside from the influence of heredity and nutrition, physical education is the only way in the school's instructional program to insure the development of organic vigor and vitality. It is the only organized means for the development of nerve/muscle skills that are so essential to…
Descriptors: Awards, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Physical Education
White, Rebecca Leigh, Ed. – Alabama Department of Education, 2006
"Alabama Education News" is published monthly except for June, July, and December by the Alabama Department of Education. This publication, authorized by Section 16-2-4 of the "Code of Alabama", as recompiled in 1975, is a public service of the Alabama Department of Education designed to inform citizens and educators about…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Public Education, Accountability, Health Promotion
