Student Motivation Associated With Fitness Testing in the Physical Education Context

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timo Tapio Jaakkola ◽  
Arja Sääkslahti ◽  
Sami Yli-Piipari ◽  
Mika Manninen ◽  
Anthony Watt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Physical Competence ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Testing Class ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education ◽  
Situational Motivation

The purpose of the study was to analyze students’ motivation in relation to their participation in fitness testing classes. Participants were 134 Finnish Grade 5 and 8 students. Students completed the contextual motivation and perceived physical competence scales before the fitness testing class and the situational motivation questionnaire immediately after the class. During the fitness test class, abdominal muscle endurance was measured by curl-up test, lower body explosive strength and locomotor skills by the five leaps test, and speed and agility by the Figure 8 running test. For the fitness testing class, students reported higher scores for intrinsic motivation, identified motivation, and amotivation than in their general physical education program. The result of the path analysis showed physical fitness was positively related to perceived physical competence. In addition, perceived competence was found to be a positive predictor of situational intrinsic motivation, but not of other forms of situational motivation. Significant path coefficients in the model ranged from −.15 to .26.

scholarly journals Associations between Weight Status and Situational Motivation toward Fitness Testing in Physical Education: The Mediator Role of Physical Fitness

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4821
Author(s):  
Alberto Grao-Cruces ◽  
Alejandro Racero-García ◽  
David Sánchez-Oliva ◽  
David Blanco-Luengo ◽  
Alberto Nuviala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
External Regulation ◽  
Mediator Role ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Situational Motivation

Background: This article examines the differences in situational motivation toward fitness testing in physical education classes between non-overweight and overweight students, as well as the mediator effect of objective and perceived physical fitness on the relationship between weight status and motivation toward fitness testing. Methods: A total of 534 adolescents (298 boys, 55.80%) participated in the study. Perceived physical fitness and situational motivation toward fitness testing were measured through questionnaires, whereas weight status and physical fitness were objectively measured. Results: Overweight students had lower intrinsic motivation (p < 0.001), and higher external regulation (p < 0.01) and amotivation (p < 0.05) during fitness testing in a physical education class than their non-overweight peers. The influence of being overweight on motivation regulations toward fitness testing was mediated by objective physical fitness level for intrinsic motivation (B = −0.140), external regulation (B = 0.104) and amotivation (B = 0.146). Perceived physical fitness was also used as a second mediator between weight status and intrinsic motivation (B = −0.117). Conclusions: Strategies to improve objective and perceived physical fitness in overweight students are necessary to increase self-determined motivation during fitness testing in physical education lesson.

Predictors of Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Teaching Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in General Physical Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Chunxiao Li ◽  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Ho Lun Au ◽  
Kevin Wai Keung Kam
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Interpersonal Mindfulness ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teaching ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

Purpose: This research was undertaken to examine predictors of physical education (PE) teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in general PE. Method: In-service PE teachers (n = 151) in Hong Kong completed a multi-section survey measuring demographic variables, attitudes, self-esteem, and intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness. Survey data were mainly analyzed through multiple regression analyses. Results: The results showed that special education-related coursework and self-esteem were positive predictors of attitudes. However, they were no longer a significant predictor after mindfulness was entered into the regression model while both types of mindfulness positively predicted attitudes. Discussion/Conclusion: Self-esteem as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness play an important role in predicting PE teachers’ attitudes toward teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Related training components may be included in the professional development programs for improving PE teachers’ attitudes.

Physical Educators’ Beliefs and Self-Reported Behaviors Toward Including Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Beamer ◽  
Joonkoo Yun
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Participant Response ◽  
General Physical ◽  
General Physical Education

With an increase in the presence of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the general physical education (GPE) classroom, understanding the current state of GPE teachers’ beliefs and behaviors for including these students is warranted. The current study aimed to examine the beliefs and self-reported behaviors of GPE teachers’ inclusion of students with ASD. In addition, the study examined potential factors affecting their inclusion behaviors. Using a national stratified random sample, participants were 142 current GPE teachers who submitted surveys anonymously online. Results from a regression analysis indicate that teachers’ experience, graduate coursework in adapted physical education (APE), and perceptions of strength in undergraduate training in APE significantly predicted their self-reported behavior for including students with ASD. Although the participant response rate is considerably low, this study provides some support toward the importance of teacher education programs for inclusion training.

Impact of Inclusion in General Physical Education on Students Without Disabilities

2003 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Obrusníková ◽  
Hana Válková ◽  
Martin E. Block
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Attitude Inventory ◽  
Direct Support ◽  
General Physical ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
General Physical Education ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the impact of including a student who uses a wheelchair and is given no direct support in a 4th grade general physical education (GPE) class on students without disabilities. Using an evaluate case study research method, data were collected in the beginning and end of a 2-week GPE volleyball unit from 2 intact elementary school classes using 2 attitude inventories, volleyball skills, and knowledge test. Results indicated no significant class difference in volleyball skill and knowledge acquisitions. Overall, attitudes toward including a student with a disability tended to be positive in both classes. In addition, there was no significant time difference within the classes on either attitude inventory.

Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Physical Education: A Qualitative Look

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Sharon R. Phillips ◽  
Risto Marttinen ◽  
Kevin Mercier ◽  
Anne Gibbone
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Group Interviews

Purpose: Existing research suggests that students’ attitudes toward physical education are positive through Grade 5, but become less positive as grade levels increase; this research is, however, missing student voice. The purpose of this study was to further understand why students’ attitudes have been shown to decrease. Methods: Twenty-six focus group interviews (students N = 65) were conducted over 2 years to discover what was influencing attitudes from fifth to eighth grade. Results: Three themes emerged: (a) curriculum leads to decreases in student attitudes (subthemes repetitive and boring, an overemphasis on competition, and fitness testing activities—what’s the purpose and why am I on display?), (b) social factors impact attitude: sweating and changing, and (c) physical education assumptions, the easy “A” (subthemes: perceptions of physical education teachers and the easy “A”). Conclusion: Allowing students to explain the reasons for decreases in attitudes contributes to improving the teaching and learning process.

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