Describes how five beginning physical education teacher educators collaborated on a joint research project to systematically record their experiences as they entered their university careers. The paper outlines their data collection methods, describes phases of collaboration throughout the project, and examines benefits, limitations, and…

Study examined the perceptions and coping behaviors of low-skilled sixth graders in physical education. Interview and field observation data indicated that students used several strategies to cope with repeated failure (avoiding the task, remaining silent, acting out, and trying to execute skills in the face of classmate criticism). (SM)

Investigated whether being a good model of physical activity and fitness would influence employability within the physical education (PE) profession. Surveys of individuals who hired PE teachers indicated that being 10-20 pounds overweight was detrimental when seeking employment as a public school PE teacher during both initial screening and final…

Examined whether brief, take-home fitness and wellness lessons given to college physical education activity classes could teach students lifetime fitness concepts. Pre- and post-intervention surveys found that intervention students showed significant cognitive improvements compared to controls. They engaged in regular physical activity and…

The Rankin Interaction Analysis System, a system of recording behavioral events as they occur between teacher and students is described. Its purpose is to provide a method for teachers and supervisors to evaluate verbal and nonverbal behavior of student teachers in physical education. (Author/MJB)

Data suggest that student evaluation of college and university physical education courses is strongly correlated with the nature of the course and with grade expectations. (GW)

A motor development program for younger children to prove a laboratory for undergraduate and graduate students of physical education indicated that such a program is needed in elementary schools for the development of good motor control and skill. (JD)

Mild and moderately mentally retarded adults were presented with videotape recordings of standing broad jump practice to assess the effect of feedback as a teaching technique. Results indicate that videotape and extrinsic verbal feedback did not positively affect skill mastery or acquisition. Recommendations for further research are offered. (DF)

Microcomputers can be an asset for the physical educator in dealing with special education students. Factors to keep in mind when exploring the use of computers in the classroom are offered. (DF)

In personalized physical education, the child becomes the focus, movement becomes the content for learning, and the teacher becomes the learning manager, inviter, facilitator, and guide. Teachers use humanistic, encouraging strategies that invite children to participate and build their self-concepts. (PP)

This paper describes the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 14 items that measure motor skill development. The results of a standardization study of nonhandicapped students (5-14 years old) are presented. Uses of the test for evaluating students in need of special education are discussed. (PP)

Guidelines for competitive physical education and recreational therapy programs for multihandicapped children are discussed. Program developers should consider psychological factors, such as conceptualization of competition, anxiety management, and students' motivation and sense of locus of control. Teachers and parents should be trained to act…

A middle school physical education program should meet the unique needs of "transescent" students. If the middle school physical education program is to achieve its potential, then curriculum decisions must become student-based rather than activity-based. (CJ)

School physical education programs can be an invaluable source of information, support, and help for overweight children and adolescents. Such programs can stress the value of exercise and individually designed fitness plans and emphasize nutrition in weight control. Basic elements for designing such programs are discussed. (PP)