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Physical Educators' Perceptions of Their Use of NASPE Standards
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Baghurst, Timothy; Langley, Jennifer; Bishop, Jason C. – Physical Educator, 2015
The rate of childhood obesity in the United States is approximately 17%. Because physical education can be a key intervention strategy against this epidemic, this study was conducted to determine physical educators' perceptions on their use of recommended national standards specifically focused on physical fitness and activity in their classroom.…
Descriptors: National Standards, Physical Education, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Education Teachers
The Effect of Participation in Professional Development on Perceived Change in Teaching Practice by Minnesota K-12 Physical Education Teachers
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Sertich, Sally Krause – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study used a conceptual framework of professional development theory to identify characteristics of effective learning activities specific to 259 Minnesota K-12 public school physical education and developmental adapted physical education (PE/DAPE) teachers during 2012-2013. Study results confirmed that as PE/DAPE teacher participation in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Professional Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Education Teachers
Professional Development Schools: A Model for Effective P-16 Physical Education Partnerships
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Pellett, Heidi Henschel; Pellett, Tracy – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
The purpose of this article is to describe the defining characteristics of an effective professional development school (PDS) model in physical education. The article outlines what a PDS is, discusses the defining characteristics of a current physical education PDS, and provides suggestions for implementation by other universities and P-12 schools…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Professional Development Schools, Educational Practices, Professional Development