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Direct linkNicole Fiscella; Jaehun Jung; MooSong Kim; Willie Leung – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Fitness testing and awards have been used in physical education classrooms for over 50 years. While their initial intention was to promote physical activity engagement, analyses show they are not achieving their goal. This article highlights fitness testing awards and the need to re-evaluate how they can help meet the physical activity guidelines…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Guidelines, Physical Fitness, Tests
Domangue, Elizabeth; Solmon, Melinda – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2010
Fitness testing is a prominent element in many physical education programs, but there has been limited investigation concerning motivation constructs associated with the testing. This study investigated the relationships among physical education students' award status and gender to achievement goals, intrinsic motivation, and intentions. After…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Testing Programs, Recognition (Achievement), Testing
