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Buchanan, Alice M.; Miedema, Benjamin J.; Rudisill, Mary E.; Johnson, Jerraco; Bridges, Claire; Irwin, J. Megan; Converse, Brooke; Pangelian, Melissa – Physical Educator, 2019
Physical educators seek ways to motivate students to engage in lifelong physical activity. Research demonstrates that autonomy-supportive climates improve motor skills and competence in children. Although substantial research exists on the benefits of autonomy-supportive climates on children's motor skills, little is known regarding the…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Personal Autonomy, Physical Education, Teacher Attitudes
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Ward, Dianne S.; And Others – Physical Educator, 1988
A summer day camp program featuring supervised physical activity, behavioral management, nutrition education, and family involvement helped obese children (N=13) to modify their physical fitness levels and reduce their health risk. (CB)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Children, Day Camp Programs, Physical Fitness