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Direct linkHardy, Richard; Jordan, Torri; Wolf, Allison; Johnson, Matteus; Brand, Jefferson – Physical Educator, 2017
Concussions are a brain injury that affects the athlete on and off the playing field. The aim of our investigation was to give PE teachers another strategy to use in addition to the recommended approaches set forth by national organizations to convey the message to adolescents regarding the negative effects of concussion. Using the website…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Head Injuries, Brain
Hughes, Patricia Paulsen; Ramos, Nilo; Mwarumba, Njoki – Physical Educator, 2017
Purpose: Much of the information physical educators learn about children with disabilities occurs in an introduction to adapted physical education course. Because disabilities often have concomitant medical conditions, it is critical that PE teachers are knowledgeable about risks and safety measures for children with special needs. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Risk, Safety, Disabilities, Children
Mullins, Nicole M. – Physical Educator, 2015
Continually accumulating information on the health risks associated with sedentary lifestyles indicates a severe public health need for increased physical activity, as well as for careful attention to factors that can curtail it. Study and documentation of such factors, however, are not enough to promote widespread change in firmly established…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Physical Activities, Health Behavior, Risk
Ryan, Stu; Rotunda, Robert; Song, Charlie; Maina, Michael – Physical Educator, 2012
The focus of this research effort was to examine the prevalence and impact of voice problems among a sample of physical education teachers. The survey was administered to K-12 physical education teachers (n = 199) addressing three aspects of voice issues: consequences, strategies for prevention, and potential risk factors. The results indicated a…
Descriptors: Risk, Physical Education, Incidence, Physical Education Teachers
Connaughton, Daniel P.; Egberts, John B.; Spengler, J. O.; Zhang, James J.; Jin, Liyan – Physical Educator, 2012
Bicycling among youth is a popular activity, but like all modes of travel it is not without risk. Florida has a particularly high rate of bicycle-related fatalities and injuries. To reduce such risks, the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Department of Education have developed a youth bicycle safety educational program (Florida…
Descriptors: Safety, Safety Education, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers
Peer reviewedGaudiano, Michael G. – Physical Educator, 1980
Qualities of human character developed through outdoor education programs include self-image, self-esteem, and personal enhancement. The primary goal of adventure education programs is to develop communication and human relations skills through the experiences of stress, group living, a new environment, and independence. (JN)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Outdoor Education
Peer reviewedRoswal, Glenn; And Others – Physical Educator, 1984
The results of an investigation to determine the effect of the Children's Developmental Play Program on behavioral and neuromotor functioning of developmentally disabled children indicates that it serves as a valuable resource to the child, community, and inservice teachers. This study observed risk-taking behaviors, self-concept, and motor skills…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education, Motor Development, Movement Education
