Purpose: To describe the patterns of negotiation engaged in by preservice classroom teachers (PCTs) and their students during a physical education early field experience. Method: The participants were 16 PCTs enrolled in the early field experience. They taught a variety of content within six lessons to second- and fourth-grade students. Data were…

This article describes a novel program for third through fifth grade called "What is the PE Password?" that teaches vocabulary words and concepts without sacrificing activity time in order to support Common Core learning.

Students who are identified as underachieving receive additional academic support through a mechanism called response to intervention (RtI). This model takes a systematic and proactive approach to addressing learning disparities among children. If screening indicates that a child is not meeting grade level expectations, more intensive support is…

There has been much international concern about the present and future status of school physical education. Recent research has employed surveys or case studies to examine the status of physical education but there is a dearth of in-depth physical education curriculum document analysis. The aim of this study is to contribute to the international…

Using Nicholl's (1989) and Dweck's (1999, 2002) theories on ability as conceptual frameworks, this study explored teachers' and students' conceptions of ability in elementary physical education. Participants were 8 physical education specialists from five public schools and 160 students from their second- and fourth-grade classes. Teacher and…

The purpose of the study was twofold: (a) to examine a teacher's perceptions of attempting to implement assessments aligned with the NASPE standards and (b) to examine students' perceptions of assessment in physical education. Participants were 46 4th grade students and their physical education teacher. Data were collected through a Likert-scale…

This manual was prepared to give teachers assistance in carrying out programs in physical education in grades 4, 5, and 6. Because many schools have space and equipment deficiencies, some emphasis has been placed on improvisation and the fullest possible use of available space and equipment. The manual is divided into two sections: organization…

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)

This study examines student process behavior differences resulting from divergent lesson planning patterns within an experimental teaching unit. Two physical education teachers planned and implemented contrasting lessons for an identical teaching goal. Differences in student process behavior are discussed. (Author/DF)

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into an introductory section containing several chapters which outline the basic approach, a central section listing suggested activities, and a group of appendixes listing materials. It is offset printed and staple-bound with a soft…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into several straight-text chapters interspersed with lists and diagrams. It is mimeographed and spiral-bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Specific skill objectives for each grade level are listed. The major portion…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into ten chapters. Chapter headings are: 1) Program Foundations; 2) Administration of the Program; 3) Facilities, Equipment and Supplies; 4) Organizing the Program; 5) Implementing the Program; 6) The Ingredients--The Program; 7)…

Elementary school students were surveyed to determine their liking of physical education activities over eight months. Each student participated in 18 activity units during the study period. Results indicated children preferred skill-related over health-related activities, though they enjoyed all of the activities in the curriculum. (SM)

The System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) is a direct observation system specifically developed for use during physical education (PE; McKenzie, 1991; McKenzie, Sallis, & Nader, 1991). The purpose of this study was to validate the estimates of time spent in various physical activity intensities obtained with the paper and pencil…

GRADES OR AGES: K-8. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into two parts, one each for grades K-4 and 5-8, each with the same format. The guide is xeroxed and spiral bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: General objectives for physical education are developed in the…