Diversifying Physical Activity Course Curricula to Meet Institutional Expectations and Satisfy Student Needs in Higher Education: An Introductory Framework

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (9) ◽  
pp. 5-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
MooSong Kim ◽  
Bradley J. Cardinal ◽  
Marita K. Cardinal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Institutional Expectations

Reflections on Developing a Career in Kinesiology and Public Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Ainsworth
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Career Choices ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Physical Activity Environment ◽  
Professional Activities

This paper provides reflections on my academic career in kinesiology and public health from an autobiographical perspective. Themes include the importance of movement and physical activity in my development and career choices, a recognition of the importance of physical activity for health outcomes, experiences in studying physical activity in a public health framework, and observations on kinesiology in higher education. I also reflect on the importance of the physical education and physical activity environment that brought me a sense of belonging, enjoyment, and accomplishment that has lasted throughout my career. As in sports and professional activities, I have tried my best and never given up until I felt the task was done.

Nine emerging student needs

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Hines ◽  
Alexandra Whittington
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Student Life ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
World Cafe ◽  
The Future ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose A research project exploring emerging student needs explored six aspects of student life: living, learning, working, playing, connecting and participating. Design/methodology/approach A modified version of the University of Houston’s “Framework Foresight” method was used to explore the future of six aspects of future student life. The resulting scenarios were analyzed for their implications, including the use of the World Café technique, and ultimately led to the identification of nine emerging student needs. Findings Nine specific emerging needs of future students could be used strategically by institutions of higher education to guide and inform planning and to generate innovative ideas for university offerings. Specific examples of offerings that would meet the projected future needs are recommended. Research limitations/implications In terms of research limitations, the paper is focused on the needs of students and does not purport to be an exhaustive analysis of all of the issues influencing higher education. It views the future of higher education through the lens of students and their emerging needs. Practical implications The paper is intended for educators, researchers and administrators to provide insight on how the needs of students, their key customers, are evolving. Originality/value This piece explores student life in its totality as way to more accurately identify student needs in the future.

scholarly journals Changes in the system of students’ terminal and instrumental values under the influence of health and recreational physical activity

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
I. L. Kensytska ◽  
I.O. Olefirenko ◽  
I.V. Khrypko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
Instrumental Values

The article investigates the influence of health and recreational physical activity on terminal and instrumental values of higher education institutions students. The following research methods are used, including theoretical analysis of professional scientific and methodological resources by domestic and foreign authors, sociological, psychological and diagnostic, pedagogical research methods, methods of mathematical statistics. To determine the initial level of healthy lifestyle attitudes formation among students M. Rokych’s method of “Value Orientations” has been used. The research has been conducted on the basis of Kyiv National Linguistic University, National Pedagogical University named after M. P. Drahomanov. The study has involved 48 students (23 boys and 25 girls), who were part of the experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups (total of 24 people). The program of health-improving classes for students of higher education institutions has presupposed the use of various means of health-improving and recreational physical activities twice a week. The duration of classes was one and a half hours. Those that are most in demand among student youth were chosen as priorities. Among the young men these were strength exercises, elements of sport games and recreational games. Among the girls they included health fitness exercises. We have confirmed the feasibility and necessity of using innovative means of physical activity and forms of extracurricular activities in development of such programs that significantly increase the motivation of young people to participate in such programs. In the course of the research we have studied the hierarchy of terminal and instrumental values among young men and women who studied in higher educational institutions. The application of the developed program contributed to the students' awareness of “health” category value. Among EG students such instrumental values as education (depth of knowledge, high general culture), self- control (restraint, self-discipline) and rationalism (ability to think wisely and logically, to make thoughtful, rational decisions) have transferred to the first place. The obtained results prove that there are positive changes in the system of students’ terminal and instrumental values under the influence of health and recreational motor activity.

scholarly journals Impacto de la actividad física y la práctica deportiva en el contexto social de la educación superior (Impact of physical activity and sports practice in the social context of higher education)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 742-747
Author(s):  
Jayson Bernate ◽  
Ingrid Fonseca ◽  
Milthon Betancourt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
National Education ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
Politica Publica

El presente artículo ilustra aspectos de calidad, innovación e inclusión en la educación superior a través del deporte y la actividad física, es una divulgación y experiencia pedagógica didáctica basada en la sistematización, está yace desde la política pública colombiana del Ministerio de Educación Nacional, como respuesta para mejorar los procesos educacionales en la formación superior, la cual se lleva a cabo articulando los procesos de bienestar universitario y se incorporan diferentes programas de aprovechamiento del tiempo libre, desde allí que se consideren aspectos trascendentales de la formación docente hoy por hoy, ya que se busca proporcionar espacios donde se promueve la prevención y promoción de hábitos saludables. Desde las universidades se deben incentivar encuentros con la cultura y el deporte que faciliten el reconocimiento y la promoción de las habilidades; animar el fortalecimiento de la dimensión espiritual del ser humano; inculcar el ánimo por el emprendimiento y buscar alianzas con los sectores públicos y privados interesados en aportar al proyecto de vida personal y profesional de estudiantes y colaboradores, fundamentales para la gestación de seres proactivos y creadores de nuevas ideologías los cuales aporten a la sociedad como actores de un espacio para la socialización e integración de la comunidad colectiva.Abstract. This article illustrates aspects of quality, innovation and inclusion in higher education through sport and physical activity, it is an educational and didactic dissemination and experience based on the systematization of experiences. It is emerging from the Colombian public policy of the Ministry of National Education, as a proposal to improve educational processes in higher education, which is carried out by articulating the processes of university welfare and incorporating different programs to take advantage of free time. From there that transcendental aspects of teacher training are considered today, as it seeks to provide spaces where prevention and promotion of healthy habits are promoted. From the universities, meetings with culture and sports should be encouraged, which facilitate the recognition and promotion of skills. In addition to stimulating the strengthening of the spiritual dimension of the human being, instilling the spirit for entrepreneurship and seeking alliances with the public and private sectors interested in contributing to the project of personal and professional life of students and collaborators. These actors are fundamental for the promotion of proactive beings and creators of new ideologies, which contribute to society in a space for socialization and community integration.

scholarly journals Historical aspects of studying the influence of physical activity on the mental health of people

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Sergii Ivashchenko
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Historical Process ◽  
Joint Activities

This article presents the main results of work on the study of the issue of the historical process of improving knowledge about the influence of physical activity of a person on the level of his mental health. Based on the results of the analysis of scientific information presented in modern domestic and foreign literary sources, the conclusion was substantiated that the historical process of improving knowledge about human nature and his mental activity in recent years has reached the highest level of development. The study of the long-term experience of scientists in many countries of the world gives grounds to assert that the beginning of the process of targeted study of the effect of physical activity on human mental functions was laid back in the last century. However, scientists have achieved the most outstanding results in this area of scientific research in recent decades. The historical need for in-depth research in this scientific direction was maturing gradually and was due to the peculiarities of the course of scientific and technological progress in general. Due to the fact that it was in recent decades that many discoveries were made, which formed the basis of modern methods for studying the physiological state of a person and his intellectual functions, there was obvious progress in the study of the mental health of persons whose central nervous system works under conditions of extreme intellectual and psycho-emotional stress. Scientists working in the field of physical education and sports, in collaboration with scientists in the field of education and health, have significantly intensified their joint activities and developed modern complexes of measures aimed at studying the mental health of students and representatives of the teaching staff of state institutions of higher education. This contingent of the subjects was not chosen by chance. The fact is that the learning process in higher education institutions is associated with intense loads on the central nervous system of both students and teachers, as well as on some of their senses (in particular, on the visual and auditory analyzers).

Orientation in an IEP as Alignment With Core Value Systems

2018 ◽  
pp. 79-94
Author(s):  
Jessica Jones Ashe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Societal Norms ◽  
Personal Value ◽  
Institutional Staff ◽  
Orientation System ◽  
Institutional Expectations ◽  
Core Value

In this chapter, a comprehensive orientation system for international tertiary students in a new country is presented. Student-run activities (facilitated by expert institutional staff) align teenagers with societal norms, institutional expectations, and personal value systems. This orientation prevents learning inhibitors, leaving students' minds unburdened with navigation of structures new to them (i.e., finance, health, immigration, and administration). Nondomestic students enacting conflict resolution, plagiarism prevention, proper police interaction, and etiquette (among others) is requisite for institutions of higher education in any country.

Brain Breaks Go To College

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-301
Author(s):  
Kimberly E. Feiler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
American Adult ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Brain Breaks ◽  
K 12

As health education specialists, we are called to practice what we promote. American adult physical activity levels are low, and too much time is spent sedentary. New habits can be learned early in adult life in the higher education setting. Most time students and faculty spend in higher education learning environments is spent while sedentary—this norm must change. Brain breaks in formal learning environments have worked well in K-12 schools; they can be incorporated into higher education in order to reengage students and improve their academic achievement. Brain Breaks are short (2-5 minutes), movement-based activities to break-up prolonged periods of sitting by students, thus increasing physical activity. Health and health-related college courses provide an ideal platform to begin adding back in brain breaks and active learning strategies where there has traditionally been little to none.

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Past, Present, and Future Priorities For Higher Education Physical Activity Programs

Quest ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drue T. Stapleton ◽  
Andrea R. Taliaferro ◽  
Sean M. Bulger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Activity Programs

Emerging student needs disrupting higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy Hines
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Preparation ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose A research project exploring emerging student needs identified two potentially disruptive shifts for the future of higher education: a shift in balance of power from institutions toward the students and a shift in the purpose of higher education away from job preparation. The research suggests that current drivers are eventually moving toward these shifts but that several “accelerators” may hasten their arrival. The paper aims to describe the process for identifying the emerging needs, the potentially disruptive shifts and key implications for higher education. Design/methodology/approach A modified version of the University of Houston’s “Framework Foresight” method was used to identify the emerging needs, the disruptive shifts and their implications. Findings Emerging student needs suggest two potential disruptive shifts for higher education: shift in balance of power from institutions toward the students and shift in the purpose of higher education away from job preparation. Practical implications Current institutions of higher education may need to reconsider their purpose, mission and value proposition in light of these disruptive shifts. Social implications Beyond just higher education, there is a need for a larger society-wide dialogue about the emerging future and how to best prepare students for it. Originality/value This extensive research carried out from the student perspective suggests disruptive shifts ahead relating to the purpose and future of higher education.

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