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Creator:: Massa-Gonzalez, Ada N.
Abstract:: Physical Activity (PA) has been shown to significantly improve the overall health of adolescents. The health dimensions that are positively influenced by a consistent level of PA are multiple and range from body composition, chronic diseases management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.), chronic pain, and mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.). The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: morning. During the weekend portion of the data collection, the students were given training to

Creator:: Wright, Michael Thomas
Abstract:: All too often, students in physical education classes are only accountable for tasks such as attendance, dressing out, and maintaining positive behavior. To shift the focus to content accountability, teachers need to utilize methods and techniques that hold students accountable for subject matter performance. Another area of concern for physical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Creator:: McNamee, Jeff B.
Abstract:: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the promotion of regular physical activity a national health objective, and experts believe that physical education can play a significant role in the promotion of physical activity. Feasible measurement tools to assess physical activity behavior, by physical educators, are lacking....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Observer Training and Reliability The investigator was trained extensively (more than 50 hours) in the use

Creator:: Tindall, Daniel William Sanchez
Abstract:: According to Block (1999), the greatest problem with inclusion in physical education is the lack of personnel support. Most help comes in the form of teacher assistants such as peer-tutors and paraprofessional who receive very little, if any, direction from the general physical education teacher. However, what remains unknown are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: investigation was two fold: a) To determine the impact an training consisting of knowledge development and

Creator:: Wegis, Heidi M.
Abstract:: Our nation's schools are in a key position to promote regular physical activity through participation in quality physical education programs (Sallis & McKenzie, 1991). The ultimate long-term demonstration of each program's impact is the students' maintenance of an active lifestyle. Physical educators are consistently attempting to find different ways to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Bryan, Rebecca R.
Abstract:: The use of paraeducators has increased as a main mechanism to include more students with disabilities in multiple settings in the public schools in the U.S. Research has examined the use of paraeducators in typical classroom settings but little is known about their role in physical education. Although the utilization...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: role, supervision, and training were all examined. Data were collected from questionnaires

Creator:: Wegis, Heidi M.
Abstract:: A current trend in educational reform requires teachers to be proficient in employing technology in their classrooms. As a result of this trend, teachers need to be prepared to integrate technology into their teaching, and teacher preparation programs have a responsibility to prepare their students accordingly. The handheld computer (PDA)...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: integration of technology. These attitudes are formed during pre- service training, which includes licensure

Creator:: McClain, ZáNean D.
Abstract:: School Physical Education programs provide key opportunities to promote lifetime physical activity (PA) to students, while at the same time students can build a sense of enjoyment. The purpose of this study first sought to determine the effects of varying instructional approaches on the enjoyment and PA levels of students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: interval circuit training where results showed that music contingent upon laps run per minute was

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