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Steen, Thomas B. – Quest, 1988
A central goal of preservice teacher education programs should be to develop a commitment to the profession in future teachers. Teacher education programs in physical education need to graduate teachers who develop strong programs, take their work seriously and are committed. Suggestions for doing so are given. (JL)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Physical Education
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Zeigler, Earle F. – Quest, 1983
The evolving profession of sport and physical education should develop a revised taxonomy for sport and developmental physical activity and for related subdisciplines and subprofessional fields. An inventory of scientific findings in these fields should be organized, using a systems approach. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Athletics, Classification, Higher Education, Information Needs
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Alley, Louis E. – Quest, 1982
The pursuit of excellence is inappropriate in basic physical education programs, where students should learn to understand and enjoy physical fitness activities. However, programs preparing physical education personnel should pursue excellence. (PP)
Descriptors: Athletics, Competitive Selection, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality
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Zeigler, Earle F. – Quest, 1980
Application of the scientific method is discussed in relation to ethics in sports. A scientific ethics approach can and should be used in the present and the future development and clarification of values and ethics in sports. The amateur-professional controversy in sports is used as an example to clarify possible uses of this approach. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Codes of Ethics, Educational Philosophy, Ethical Instruction
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Clifton, Marguerite A. – Quest, 1980
The heritage of physical education and its possible directions for the future are explored. The changing interrelationship of athletics and physical education are presented in relation to their place among academic disciplines in the higher education curriculum. (JN)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Athletics, Attitude Change, Futures (of Society)
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Jewett, Ann E. – Quest, 1980
Recent efforts in physical education theory building are reviewed in relation to general curriculum theory. The relationship between curriculum and instruction is examined. A model illustrates the process of relating physical education curriculum theory to general curriculum theory and the need for adaptation to differing values. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
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Riordan, James – Quest, 1979
The uniform and highly structured administration of physical education teacher preparation course material has led to athletic excellence in Soviet Russia. (LH)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Comprehensive Programs
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Haggerty, Terry R. – Quest, 1997
This paper discusses the difficulty of accurately predicting the future role of information technology, presents an overview of technological advances, and highlights such special interest areas as virtual reality, the information highway, and the influence of computers on traditional ways of thinking. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Abernethy, Bruce; And Others – Quest, 1994
Future investigations of motor expertise should be closely tied to conceptual developments in the motor control and learning field. Selection of methods for studying motor expertise can be guided by thorough consideration of the philosophical underpinnings of prevailing and emerging approaches. The paper discusses cognitive and ecological…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Ecology, Educational Theories, Higher Education
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Lidstone, James E.; And Others – Quest, 1996
Discusses the importance of revising university promotion and tenure standards according to Ernest Boyer's argument for reconsidering scholarship in light faculty roles, arguing for differential application of standards based on diversity of missions and goals. Examples of one university's application of Boyer's classifications to promotion and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Physical Education Teachers, Professional Recognition
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McKenzie, Thomas L. – Quest, 2001
Examines an ecological approach for promoting physical activity in middle school, reviewing data collected in physical education classes, leisure settings, and structured extracurricular programs during the 4-year Middle School Physical Activity and Nutrition Project. The paper makes recommendations for improving physical activity in middle school…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Middle School Students
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Hall, Susan J. – Quest, 2003
In this paper, the author talks about resources and resourcefulness and focuses on the theme that resources include all means of support. Human resources, particularly creativity, intellect, and diligence, are among the most valuable. In times such as these, academic departments and programs in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science,…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Educational Change, Human Resources, Creativity
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Martinek, Tom; Hellison, Don; Walsh, Dave – Quest, 2004
The intent of this article is to inform readers about ways in which scholarly inquiry can be expanded. An overview and a refinement of a research approach called "service-bonded inquiry" are provided. Service-bonded inquiry is a response to the call for changing the way research is interpreted, conducted, and evaluated. At the heart of this…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Research Methodology, Inquiry, School Community Relationship
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Geadelmann, Patricia L. – Quest, 1980
Sex role stereotyping in physical education is viewed in historical perspective. Though Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was intended to provide equal opportunities for males and females to develop skills in a full range of activities, its implementation has not eradicated the underlying sex stereotypes. (JN)
Descriptors: Coeducation, Educational Legislation, Physical Education, Professional Development
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Rink, Judith; Mitchell, Murray – Quest, 2002
Explores efforts to reform physical education, noting why they might not have succeeded in the past; examining the general and physical education reform literature with attention to the current standards, assessment, and accountability reform movement prevalent in most states; developing themes facilitating South Carolina's effort to gain support…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Change Strategies, Educational Change
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