Student Attitude Toward Physical Education and Physical Activity: A Review of Measurement Issues and Outcomes

1999 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Silverman ◽  
Prithwi Raj Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Student Attitude ◽  
Attitude Measurement ◽  
Measurement Issues ◽  
The Third ◽  
Attitude Research ◽  
Major Section

This paper reviews the literature on student attitude in physical education. First, an overview of the concept of attitude is presented followed by a discussion of why we need to investigate student attitude. Next, there is a detailed discussion of issues related to attitude measurement—factors that often are problematic in research in this area. Both quantitative and qualitative tools are discussed with a particular focus on developing an instrument that has the properties of reliability and validity. The third major section of the paper presents an overview of the results of attitude research in physical education. Finally, the paper concludes with implications for research in this area.

Attitude Research in Physical Education: A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Measurement Issues ◽  
The Third ◽  
Physical Education Students ◽  
Attitude Research ◽  
Score Reliability

This paper provides a comprehensive review of attitude research in physical education. The first section, reviews theoretical models that are prevalent in attitude research. Then, the next section describes the methods that were used to locate the research used in the remainder of the paper. The third section discusses measurement issues in attitude research, focusing on issues of score reliability. The final section reviews the results of research on attitude of physical education students and teachers. Critiques and analyses occur throughout the review.

scholarly journals Physical fitness as a means of developing the learning motivation of medical students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
В.В. Фалалеев
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
The Third ◽  
Knowledge Assimilation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Medical University

Актуальность данной статьи обусловлена тем, что развитие мотивации учения является важнейшей психолого-педагогической задачей, решение которой способствует повышению качества обучения и усвоения знаний студентами. В данной статье отражены некоторые результаты исследования мотивации учения студентов-медиков, которое проводилось в Казанском государственном медицинском университете с участием в нем 142 человек. Студентам-медикам с первого по третий курс было предложено, в виде эссе, продолжить фразу: «Я люблю учебный предмет «Физическая культура», потому что…». На основе анализа результатов нами сделаны выводы, и предложен перечень рекомендаций для преподавателей, следование которым может помочь повысить уровень учебной мотивации студентов. В статье доказано, что на основе развития мотивации к занятиям физической культурой можно развить мотивацию учения в целом. Данная статья предназначена для преподавателей различных учебных дисциплин. The relevance of this article is stipulated by the fact that development of learning motivation is the most important psycho-pedagogical task, solution of which contributes to improvement of learning quality and knowledge assimilation of students. This article reflects some results of the study of learning motivation of medical students, which was conducted in Kazan State Medical University with the participation of 142 people. Medical students from the first to the third year were asked, in the form of an essay, to continue the phrase: "I love the subject "Physical Education" because...". Based on the analysis of the results we draw conclusions and propose a list of recommendations for teachers, following which can help to increase the level of learning motivation of students. The article proves that, on the basis of the development of motivation to engage in physical activity, it is possible to develop motivation to learn in general. This article is intended for teachers of different academic disciplines.

scholarly journals Validation of the Scale of Basic Psychological Needs towards Physical Exercise, with the Inclusion of Novelty

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben Trigueros ◽  
Joaquín F. Álvarez ◽  
Adolfo J. Cangas ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
Cristina Méndez-Aguado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Gender And Age

The purpose of this study was to validate and adapt to the Spanish context of Physical Education, the Spanish version of the Scale of Basic Psychological Needs in the context of physical exercise, with the incorporation of novelty to the scale. The sample that took part in the study was 2372 people from 16 to 48 years old from the province of Almeria. In order to analyze the psychometric properties of the scale, several analyses have been carried out. The results have offered support both for the eight-factor structure and for the higher-order double model where the eight subscales are joined into two constructs called frustration and satisfaction. The structure of both models was invariant with respect to gender and age. Cronbach’s alpha values were above 0.70 in the subscales and scales; and adequate levels of temporal stability. In addition, the subfactors pertaining to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs positively predicted the intrinsic motivation for physical activity, while each of the subfactors of the frustration of psychological needs predicted it negatively. The results of this study provide evidence of the reliability and validity of the BPNS in the Spanish context of physical activity.

scholarly journals Affect[ing] Bodies

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pirkko Markula
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Critical Pedagogy ◽  
Public Intellectual ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Third ◽  
Performative Pedagogy ◽  
Body Practices

This paper argues for a performative methodology that uses body's affect to create change in the current subjectivation to femininity. It locates this discussion into a context of fitness instruction to explore how a researcher can assume a role of a public intellectual through performative pedagogy. It is divided into four parts. The first part examines how critical pedagogy has been utilized previously within physical cultural studies to find ways to further understand how physical activity can be used for purposes of social change. The second part focuses on how physical education can inform critical body practices. The third part aims to link this discussion with feminist readings of critical pedagogy to further understand how femininity can be linked with practices of fitness instruction. It also introduces Deleuze's concept of affect. The final part discusses the implications of this literature for creating a performative pedagogy of the body through fitness instruction.

scholarly journals Physical capacity in elderly women

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Andrzej Magiera ◽  
Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk ◽  
Ida Wiszomirska ◽  
Ewelina Olszewska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Exercise Classes

Abstract Introduction: Physical fitness has a direct impact on daily motor function. The level of fitness generally increases with age to reach a maximal level for a given individual at around 20-30 years of age, after which it begins to gradually decrease - with the pace of the decrease depending on the type of physical activity engaged in. At every age, physical fitness can be improved by the right physical training. One factor that frequently limits participation in various types of physical activity is insufficient free time. Older individuals frequently have more free time, yet do not spend it in an active way. At the same time, elderly individuals are becoming an increasingly sizeable group within society. That means that soon a large share of Poland's population will consist of individuals with low motor fitness. To mitigate this, organizations are being formed where older individuals can participate in motor-exercise classes. This type of activity can have a positive impact on the condition of older individuals, who represent an ever-larger part of society. It is thus possible to boost the physical fitness of the elderly, and doing so is very important for this population segment's health. The objective of this study is to identify the level of physical fitness of elderly individuals who participate in the Third Age University at the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw, and to trace the evolution of their physical fitness after 3 months of motor-exercise classes. Materials and methods: The physical fitness of 31 women was tested. All were female participants in the Third Age University at the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw. The mean age of the subjects was 65.3 years (SD 4.42), with mean body mass 66.4 kg (SD 7,44) and mean height 157.7cm (SD 5,11). Their body mass index (BMI) ranged between 21.5 and 31.7, with the mean value being 26.5. The test was conducted twice, after an interval of 3 months. The objective was to identify an exercise regime that would cause a given individual's heart rate to increase to 130 bpm. Results: The individuals studied showed a low level of physical fitness. A 3 month period was sufficient to effect an improvement in the physical fitness of elderly individuals Conclusions: 1. Physical capacity subjects is low. 2. Using regular physical activity adapted specifically for the needs of older people can improve physical performance in elderly people. 3. A period of three months is sufficient to improve physical performance in the elderly.

scholarly journals Análisis de la motivación, participación y actitud en actividad física extraescolar (Analysis of the motivation, attitude and participation in extracurricular physical activity)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 61-63
Author(s):  
José Arturo Abraldes Valeiras ◽  
Francisco M. Argudo Iturriaga
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Attitude Questionnaire ◽  
The Third ◽  
Quasi Experimental

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de los estilos de enseñanza sobre la participación y motivación en el alumnado de Educación Física de 3º de la E.S.O. Se realizó un diseño cuasi-experimental a un grupo de 30 alumnos, dividiéndolo en dos subgrupos, A y B, de 15 alumnos, a los que se les aplicará el estilo de enseñanza tradicional (de tipo mando directo) al subgrupo A, y un estilo que fomente la participación al subgrupo B. El estudio experimental abarcó un total de 9 sesiones prácticas de Educación Física en un Centro de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. Se pasó un cuestionario de actitud hacia la actividad física antes de comenzar y al finalizar la unidad didáctica de juegos y deportes, para valorar si se produce algún tipo de modificación en la conducta de los alumnos; y un cuestionario de satisfacción-motivación al término de cada bloque de sesiones. Las variables objeto del estudio serán: los estilos de enseñanza tradicionales de mando directo y estilos que favorecen la socialización, la motivación, la participación, la actitud y la satisfacción.Abstract: The current essay tries to evaluate the effect of the styles of teaching about participation and motivation among the students of Physical Education in the third year of secondary education. A quasi-experimental design was carried out in a group of 30 students, and it was divided into two subgroups, A and B, of 15 students, to which it will be applied the traditional teaching style (of direct lead character) to the subgroup A, and a style that will promote the participation of the subgroup B. The experimental essay covered a total of 9 practical sessions of Physical Education in a school of secondary education. An attitude questionnaire towards physical activity was done before starting and finishing the educational unit of games and sports, to value if any kind of modification was produced in the behaviour of the students; and a satisfaction-motivation questionnaire at the end of each section of sessions. Variables subject of the study will be: traditional teaching style of direct lead and styles that help to socialization, motivation, participation, attitude and satisfaction.

Sport, science and politics in Indonesia: challenges in epistemology within an evolving global context

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-17
Author(s):  
John Saunders ◽  
Rusli Lutan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Economic Entity ◽  
Science And Politics ◽  
International Sport

This paper considers the current status of physical education and sport science in Indonesia from the perspective of the development of the professional knowledge base and research culture surrounding its practice. It seeks to place the field’s development within the broader context of international sport studies from 1945 to 2020. It identifies as major influences the process of globalisation and the growth of international sport as a significant political and economic entity. Physical education is acknowledged as a common historical base for the three modern strands within contemporary sports studies – medical /and health science, high performance studies, and sports business management. Future developments are considered in the context of the current pandemic. Covid19 and the world’s response to it has impacted on some key dimensions which underpin the current global sports economy – namely easy and convenient travel and the gathering of crowds in the widespread consumption of live sport. It is suggested that this might cause a major reset in the conduct of elite sport and sport festivals. The continuing growth of the physical activity and health sector is predicted and in the context of the serious challenges facing the sporting sector a case is made for increased resources to be moved back into the educational study and practice of sport and physical activity as a universal good.

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