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Creator:: Taylor, Christina Anne
Abstract:: Psychometric properties of two systematic observation tools, the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) and the Children's Activity Rating Scale (CARS), were examined for use with individuals with mental retardation (MR). Eleven children with MR were videotaped while participating in gym-based physical activity. Accelerometer data were collected and synchronized...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Sweeney, Kristin B.
Abstract:: As obesity rates of children and adolescents rise within the Unites States, physical activity becomes increasingly important for adolescents with and without a disability. As the trend toward increased obesity rates in adolescents continues, there are similiar increases in the percentage of children being educated in inclusive settings. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: in Inclusive and Self-Contained Physical Education Abstract approved: Joonkoo Yun

Creator:: Jin, Jooyeon
Abstract:: The methods to educate students with disabilities in physical education contexts vary greatly due to their unique characteristics and special needs, requiring different teaching methods on an individual basis. In order to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities in physical education settings, teachers should employ evidence-based practice (EBP). However,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Evidence-based Physical Education Abstract approved: Joonkoo Yun The methods to educate

Creator:: Tabb, James Kirk
Abstract:: Attitude and knowledge levels of physical education teachers about working with Mexican American students and families were measured using Doyle and Chng's (1994) Mexican American Attitude and Knowledge Scale (MAAKS). Multicultural training, adapted physical education training, and other relative experiences that might affect attitude and knowledge levels were analyzed. Participants...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of Physical Education Teachers' Attitudes and Knowledge About Working with Mexican Americans

Creator:: Frese, Erin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a disability awareness unit implemented into secondary level physical education curricula, on acceptance and knowledge of students without disabilities. One hundred twelve students in the 7th and 8th grades participated in this study. Predetermined classes of students were randomly...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: awareness unit implemented into secondary level physical education curricula, on acceptance and

Creator:: Kindinger, Kerstin
Abstract:: Physical activity is increasingly recognized as a maj or component contributing to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Evidence exists that a physically active behavior is carried over from childhood to adolescents and possibly to adulthood. Limited research about the physical activity behavior of students with visual impairment is available,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: physical activity was found during physical education followed by recess and the regular classroom. This

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