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Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Creator:

Wilson, Wesley J.

Abstract:

The benefits of physical activity (PA) are well established (USDDHS, 2008). Concern over the high rate of childhood obesity, however, has highlighted the emphasis of PA. Yet, children and adolescents are not obtaining the recommended amount of PA (CDC, 2011). Physical education (PE) has been recognized as an important source...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Factors influencing physical educators' inclusion behaviors towards students with autism spectrum disorder

Creator:

Morgan, Jennifer A.

Abstract:

The inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education (GPE) classes has become a concept and practice that is expected if not always understood. A review of inclusion in physical education literature suggested that GPE teachers possess less than favorable feelings towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in...

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Dissertation
The effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on middle school students' physical activity levels during physical education

Creator:

Schuldheisz, Joel M.

Abstract:

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an interdependent group-oriented contingency on the MVPA levels of middle school students during the fitness portion of physical education lessons. Participants were randomly selected target students from three intact eighth grade classes. A combination of a delayed multiple...

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Dissertation