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Egan, Cate A.; Merica, Christopher B.; Paul, David R.; Bond, Laura; Rose, Seth; Martin, Andrew; Vella, Chantal – Health Education Journal, 2023
Objectives: In the USA, 18% of school-aged young people are classified as obese, and rural populations appear to be particularly at risk. Achieving high levels of fitness reduces the risk of obesity and underlying health conditions. To better understand youth obesity trends and fitness levels, annual fitness testing ([FT], that is, surveillance)…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Health Behavior, Teacher Attitudes, Distance Education
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Berei, Catherine P.; Karp, Grace Goc; Kauffman, Katie – Physical Educator, 2018
Recent literature indicates that low percentages of Idaho adolescents report being physically active on a daily basis. Research examines school PA, however, little focuses on Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAPs) from the perspectives of physical educators. This study explored Idaho physical educators' perceptions and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Wellness, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers
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Calvert, Hannah G.; Wenner, Julianne A.; Turner, Lindsey – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2019
Classroom-based physical activity (CBPA) can significantly benefit students' health and educational outcomes, but many teachers do not utilize CBPA. This study examined teachers' perceptions about the value and impact of several approaches to support CBPA implementation, and teachers' weekly self-reported CBPA use. Interviews were conducted with…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Health Promotion
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Collier, Douglas; Hebert, Fred – Physical Educator, 2004
This article examines what teachers believe is the most important teaching approaches in physical education teacher education. Kindergarten through twelfth grade physical education teachers from Wisconsin, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California were surveyed. Data were examined by way of descriptive statistics. Results suggests that a lifetime…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Teaching Methods, Teacher Attitudes