Assessing Children’s Liking for Activity Units in an Elementary School Physical Education Curriculum

1994 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. McKenzie ◽  
John E. Alcaraz ◽  
James F. Sallis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Instructional Unit ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Health Related

Few studies have examined students’ liking for physical education activities and factors that influence students’ evaluations despite the importance these have for continued engagement in physical activity. This study examined 16,032 ratings of “liking” of 648 physical education lessons reported by students in eight coeducational fourth- and fifth-grade classes during an 8-month period. Mean ratings on activity units ranged from 3.15 to 3.62 on a 4-point scale, indicating that the children liked the activities. However, they liked some units more than others (p < .001), and they preferred skill-related over health-related activities (p < .001). Day of week (p < .53), child’s grade (p < .69), and school (p < .56) were not associated with the children’s liking scores. Ratings of activities did not change significantly as students gained more experience with a specific instructional unit. Future research is recommended on how students’ needs and preferences relate to developing positive attitudes toward physical activities.

scholarly journals Exploring Intermediate School Aged Children's Perceptions with Regards to Their Experiences of Their Physical Education Classes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Michelle Esterhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Intermediate School ◽  
Area Of Interest

<p>The benefits of students participating in good quality physical education (PE) classes within their schools can impact other areas of their lives. The quantity of PE classes available to students, the level of choice, the range of activities and PE pedagogical practices need to be considered in order to maximise student participation and enjoyment levels in PE. The overall aim of this thesis was to determine what perceptions and experiences intermediate aged children have of their physical education classes. The objectives were concerned with the quantity of physical education classes that the students received, the level of choice the students had regarding the types of activities they participated in during PE, whether the students were aware of the possible association between physical fitness and their academic performance and whether the students felt they had an extensive variety of activities available to participate in during their physical education classes. This research utilised a survey based methodology, employing the use of a questionnaire that was completed by a total of 336 children, aged between 11 and 13 years from one Waikato Intermediate School. The findings suggested that the students were generally satisfied with the quality of their PE classes, but they recommended that some adjustments are made to their physical education curriculum and pedagogical practices. Some of these changes, included having PE more regularly, having more choice regarding the types of activities they take part in during PE, and having more diverse types of physical activities. A trend that emerged at the data analysis stage was the number of students, (both boys and girls), who were only interested in continuing on with participation in PE when they get older out of the fear of becoming fat. This issue and some of its consequences are discussed in more detail. Recommendations are made about PE and for further research. The nature and scope of this case study should be seen as a stepping stone for future research into this area of interest, particularly focussing on the experiences and perceptions of the students themselves.</p>

Gender Differences in Physical Activity during Fifth-Grade Physical Education and Recess Periods

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A. Sarkin ◽  
Thomas L. McKenzie ◽  
James F. Sallis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Similar Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Boys are typically more physically active than girls, but schools have the potential to promote health-related physical activity for all children. This study investigated gender differences in children’s physical activity levels during physical education (PE) classes and unstructured recess periods. The activity levels of 91 fifth-grade children were assessed by accelerometer (Caltrac) on 3 days. Results indicated that children’s activity levels were low to moderately stable from day to day in both environments. Boys and girls had similar activity levels during PE, t(89) = 1.49, p = .140, but boys were significantly more active than girls during recess, t(89) = 3.27, p = .002. Girls were significantly more active during PE than they were at recess, t(51) = 2.08, p = .043. The results suggest that structured PE classes may provide similar amounts of physical activity for both genders.

scholarly journals Exploring Intermediate School Aged Children's Perceptions with Regards to Their Experiences of Their Physical Education Classes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Michelle Esterhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Intermediate School ◽  
Area Of Interest

<p>The benefits of students participating in good quality physical education (PE) classes within their schools can impact other areas of their lives. The quantity of PE classes available to students, the level of choice, the range of activities and PE pedagogical practices need to be considered in order to maximise student participation and enjoyment levels in PE. The overall aim of this thesis was to determine what perceptions and experiences intermediate aged children have of their physical education classes. The objectives were concerned with the quantity of physical education classes that the students received, the level of choice the students had regarding the types of activities they participated in during PE, whether the students were aware of the possible association between physical fitness and their academic performance and whether the students felt they had an extensive variety of activities available to participate in during their physical education classes. This research utilised a survey based methodology, employing the use of a questionnaire that was completed by a total of 336 children, aged between 11 and 13 years from one Waikato Intermediate School. The findings suggested that the students were generally satisfied with the quality of their PE classes, but they recommended that some adjustments are made to their physical education curriculum and pedagogical practices. Some of these changes, included having PE more regularly, having more choice regarding the types of activities they take part in during PE, and having more diverse types of physical activities. A trend that emerged at the data analysis stage was the number of students, (both boys and girls), who were only interested in continuing on with participation in PE when they get older out of the fear of becoming fat. This issue and some of its consequences are discussed in more detail. Recommendations are made about PE and for further research. The nature and scope of this case study should be seen as a stepping stone for future research into this area of interest, particularly focussing on the experiences and perceptions of the students themselves.</p>

scholarly journals NON-FORMAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN: INCREASE FACTOR OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (102) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Asta Šarkauskienė ◽  
Sigita Derkintienė ◽  
Šarūnas Paplauskas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Background. Studies on physical activity, which is positively associated with physical fitness, reveal that children’s activity is not sufficient (BHFNC, 2010; Chen, Zheng, Yi, & Yao, 2014; Currie et al., 2012), and their physical fitness deteriorates (Volbekienė & Kavaliauskas, 2002; Мирошниченко & Астраханцев, 2005; Синявский, Власов, & Сергеев, 2009). Non-formal physical education (NFPE) is one of the means to increase children’s physical activity and physical fitness. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of NFPE on the physical fitness of 6th grade pupils. Methods. The research was conducted in May, 2013; 356 six-graders (48.0% of girls) from four Klaipėda city comprehensive schools participated in the research. As many as 56.5% of children (48.3% of girls) participated in NFPE in school and out of school. The participants completed five physical fitness tests. Results. Independent t test revealed that the results of boys who attended the NFPE group of cardiorespiratory fitness, t(180) = −2.093, p = .038; upper body muscular strength and endurance, t(182) = 2.413, p = .017; abdominal muscular strength and endurance, t(186) = 3.282, p = .001; explosive leg power, t(183) = 1.967, p = .049, and girls’ results of abdominal muscular strength and endurance, t(172) = 2.687, p = .008 were significantly higher than those in the NFPE non attended group. Conclusion. Non-formal physical education is a meaningful educational form for increasing children’s, particularly boys’, health related physical fitness; therefore it is purposeful to encourage children to participate in physical activities in school and after classes.

A Systematic Review of Multi-Component Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) Interventions

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712110132
Author(s):  
Ann Pulling Kuhn ◽  
Peter Stoepker ◽  
Brian Dauenhauer ◽  
Russell L. Carson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
English Language ◽  
Comprehensive School ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
School Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Program

Objective: To identify, review, and describe multicomponent physical activity (PA) interventions in terms of: (a) number and combination of Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) components, (b) study characteristics, and (c) primary outcomes. Data Source: Five electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, PsychInfo, Physical Education Index, Sport Discus, and ERIC). Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Included articles were peer-reviewed, written in English language, published since 1987, and included multicomponent school-based interventions. Data Extraction: Data items extracted were: school level, setting, CSPAP component description, health outcomes, academic outcomes, main conclusion, and reference. Data Synthesis: Included articles were synthesized by: (1) CSPAP components utilized, and (2) research outcome measured (i.e., health or academic). Results: Across 32 studies, 11 included physical education plus 1 additional CSPAP component (PE + 1); 10 included PE + 2 additional CSPAP components; 8 included PE + 3 additional CSPAP components; and 1 included all 5 CSPAP components. Two other studies included 2 or 3 CSPAP components without PE. Most interventions targeted health outcomes (94%) rather than academic outcomes (6%). Conclusions: Multicomponent approaches aligned with CSPAPs are effective in promoting PA and other positive outcomes for youth in schools. Future research should seek to understand effects of CSPAP components on a variety of outcomes and settings.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Formal Physical Education Curriculum on the Physical Ability of Children in a Preschool Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Boon Peng Loy-Ee ◽  
Patricia Mui Hoon Ng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
The West ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Studies have pointed to the benefits of physical activity (PA), yet the level of PA participation among preschoolers islow. This in turn could have resulted in the limited research literature on the PA level or physical educationcurriculum (PEC) of preschool children. Those reviewed here are mostly from countries in the West, as those fromAsia are unavailable. To fill this gap, the present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of a formalPEC on the physical ability of a sample of five-year old children from several preschools in Singapore. Using aPhysical Ability Assessment (PAA) tool with five variables, a pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental design was usedto measure the effectiveness of the PEC with control and experimental groups for the comparative analysis. Theresults of the PAA are presented and the implications from the findings and analysis are discussed.

Self-Contained versus Team Teaching: An Analysis of a Physical Education Intervention by Classroom Teachers

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nell Faucette ◽  
Thomas L. McKenzie ◽  
James F. Sallis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Team Teaching ◽  
Stages Of Concern ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Service Program ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Team Model ◽  
Grade Classroom

A primary purpose of this study was to describe differences between self-contained and team teaching approaches when two groups of fourth- and fifth-grade classroom teachers attempted to implement a physical education curriculum during a 4-month in-service program. One school featured team teaching in pairs during physical education classes; the other used a self-contained teaching approach. The program required a minimum of three 30-min physical education classes weekly. All teachers participated in an extensive in-service training program that included weekly on-site assistance. Data collection included teachers’ lesson-completion forms, specialist’s reports, SOFIT PE class observations, teacher-completed Stages of Concern questionnaires, and teachers’ formal interviews. Results indicated that classroom teachers who used the self-contained model more consistently implemented the curriculum and more frequently expressed positive responses. Participants who used the team model for the physical education curriculum frequently strayed from the assigned pedagogical approach, ignored major portions of the program, and experienced extreme management concerns.

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