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Metzler, Michael W. – Quest, 1983
Several aspects of Mosston's Spectrum of Styles are listed and discussed. Many of the concepts have not been proven as appropriate instructional approaches. The idea of reconceptualizing several styles of the Spectrum into microstrategies is suggested. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Learning Processes, Physical Education, Student Behavior
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Safrit, Margaret J. – Quest, 1984
This article offers an analysis of the status of women in research in the physical education profession. Various studies are cited that review the status of women in administration, representation or involvement in academic journals, and effects of mentor-protegee relationships. (DF)
Descriptors: Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Faculty Integration, Females, Higher Education
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Lawson, Hal A. – Quest, 1984
Professionals often neglect problem-setting because of a preoccupation with problem-solving. Missions, goals, and objectives are products of problem-setting that are important to the process of professionalization. Professionals should become more reflective and reflexive in their approach to problem-setting. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Educational Objectives, Perspective Taking, Physical Education
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O'Hanlon, James; Wandzilak, Thomas – Quest, 1980
Although some effort has been expended toward the development of physical education as a discipline, the nature of physical education reveals that it is more a professional field. A model is described which provides a means to draw from several contributing disciplines and subdisciplines in order to improve the practice of physical education.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
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Martens, Rainer; And Others – Quest, 1993
Four papers on ethics from the viewpoint of organized agencies are presented: (1) "Business, Ethics, and the Physical Activity Field" (R. Martens); (2) "On Old Wine and New Bottles: The Transformation of Ethical Emphasis in Higher Education" (C. Thomas); (3) a reaction to the first two papers; and (4) "American Academy of Physical Education Ethics…
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Higher Education
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Weaver, Margie A.; Chelladurai, Packianathan – Quest, 1999
Presents a mentoring model for management in sport and physical education that combines the various factors impinging on mentoring and the associated outcomes in a comprehensive framework. After outlining the benefits for proteges, mentors, and organizations, the paper explains issues related to mentoring functions, mentoring phases,…
Descriptors: Administrators, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Azzarito, Laura; Munro, Petra; Solmon, Melinda – Quest, 2004
The turn of the 20th century was a time of major political and economic fluctuation and demographic shifts in American cities. As a result, physical health and physical supremacy became serious concerns. Between 1880 and 1930, the Progressive Era, politicians, doctors, and educators advocated for physical activity with the intent to improve…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Play, Physical Activities, Physical Health
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Thomas, Jerry R.; Clark, Jane E.; Feltz, Deborah L.; Kretchmar, R. Scott; Morrow, James R., Jr.; Reeve, T. Gilmour; Wade, Michael G. – Quest, 2007
This paper provides a description and documentation of two significant events in the history of our field: (1) the development of our field and the doctoral program review process and outcome by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education; and (2) the process by which the Academy successfully had "kinesiology" included as a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Discipline, Physical Activities, Health Promotion
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Razor, Jack E. – Quest, 1988
The Holmes Group proposals to restructure preservice teacher education programs require physical educators to consider the place of their discipline in higher education. If adopted, the proposals will require physical educators to demonstrate the content and substance of the discipline. Related questions are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Higher Education, Physical Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Franks, Don B. – Quest, 1988
To maintain the integrity of graduate study in physical education and related disciplines, educators should define that study in terms of extended faculty research, independent study and its interconnection with other aspects of the field. These ideas are discussed and recommendations based on them are made. (JL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Graduate Study, Higher Education
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Phillips, Madge – Quest, 1981
Items on the unfinished agendas of society, education, and physical education include: (1) the war on human suffering; (2) the paradox of education as the equalizer of social differences, although it recognizes individual merit based on academic excellence; and (3) physical education as an agent of social change and responsibility. (JN)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Physical Education, Problem Solving
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Hoferek, Mary J. – Quest, 1980
As formerly gender-separated physical education departments were merged, women have systematically lost more leadership positions than men. Possible reasons for the loss of women leaders are discussed, and suggestions are given for the fostering of equal opportunity within the profession. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Athletics, Higher Education, Leadership Qualities
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Tinning, Richard – Quest, 2002
Discusses difficulties in "doing" critical pedagogy with postmodern students, considering the advantages of working toward a "modest pedagogy" (modeled after Law's modest sociology), which takes seriously the problematic issue of knowledge and schooling, yet avoids some of the pitfalls of Enlightenment thinking and the neglect…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Pate, Russell R. – Quest, 1988
Physical education should primarily promote health-related physical fitness, characterized by an ability to perform daily activities with vigor, and demonstration of traits and capacities associated with low risk of premature development of inactivity-related diseases. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Health Promotion, Physical Activity Level
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Wessinger, Nancy Peoples – Quest, 1994
Discusses the meaning of scoring in children's games. Fourth graders suggest that feeling good in the gym results from scoring or helping to win, even when nobody keeps score. The article explores the meaning of scoring using the text, "Meaning in Movement, Sport and Physical Education," noting implications for teachers. (SM)
Descriptors: Achievement, Childrens Games, Competition, Elementary Education
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