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A survey of physical education teachers' attitudes and knowledge about working with Mexican Americans

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...

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Masters Thesis

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members, Dr. Jeff McCubbin, Dr. Sharon Rosenkoetter, and Dr. Elizabeth Sulzman for their support and
Early family risk and children's academic achievement

Creator:

Sektnan, Michaella A.

Abstract:

Children who have multiple family risk factors are at increased risk for poor developmental outcomes, including poor academic achievement. The present study focused on charting the pathways through which early family risk – as indexed by ethnic minority status, low maternal education, low family income, and chronic maternal depressive symptoms...

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Masters Thesis
Physical activity levels of students with and without a disability in inclusive and self contained physical education

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...

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Masters Thesis