scholarly journals Do School Administrators Know What Practices are Appropriate in Physical Education?

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
David BARNEY ◽  
Keven A. PRUSAK
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
K 12

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. The purpose of this study was to investigate school administrators’ knowledge of appropriate instructional practices in physical education. For this study 130 k-12 school administrators from two states in the United States were surveyed regarding their knowledge of appropriate instructional practices in physical education. University Institutional Review Board granted approval to conduct this study. Surveys were sent electronically to the school administrators to take. At the completion of the survey the school administrators were able to click a submit button and have the surveys returned to the researchers. It was found that school administrators identified dodge ball, relay races and elimination tag as an appropriate instructional practice. Also, full-sided games (30 students divided into two teams) were appropriate for students to participate in. These instructional practices are considered inappropriate for students to participate in. The implications of this study are to inform school administrators what practices are appropriate and inappropriate. It is hoped that physical educators and school administrators will work together to see that appropriate instructional practices are taught in physical education, thus benefitting students to become competent in their participation in physical activity. 本研究的目的是探討學校管理者對體育的教學實踐知識。在這項研究中，邀請兩個州份的130位 K-12學校行政人員進行調 查，並獲大學機構審查委員會准許進行這項研究。調查以電子方式發送給學校管理者採取。結果發現，學校的管理者確定躲避球和接力賽作為適當的教學實踐。希望體育教師和學校管理者將共同努力，看到合適的體育教學實踐，從而惠及學生參與體能活動。

Curriculum Reform for K-12 Physical Education in the United States: Standards or Standardization

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-664
Author(s):  
Jung-Hwan Oh ◽  
Jae-Ho Park ◽  
Sung-Woo Cho ◽  
Sok Park
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
The United States ◽  
K 12

Institutional Review Board Basics for Pedagogy Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
Whitney Boling ◽  
Kathryn Berlin ◽  
Rhonda N. Rahn ◽  
Jody L. Vogelzang ◽  
Gayle Walter
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
History Of ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Human Participants

The institutional review board (IRB) process is often protracted and can be a source of frustration, especially when you want your research and publications to move apace. However, because of historical events, the IRB is an important requirement for conducting research with human participants and is regulated by federal oversite. When conducting research as part of a pedagogical study, it is important to identify which level of IRB review (exempt, expedited, or full board) is required. The purpose of this article is to highlight IRB basics within the United States for pedagogy research. Although there are guidelines internationally, this article specifically focuses on U.S. IRBs, including a brief history of the IRB, pedagogical and community-based participatory research, IRB review, tips for IRB submissions, and example case studies.

scholarly journals A Survey Study of Institutional Review Board Thought Processes in the United States and South Korea

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si-Kyung Jung ◽  
Yeon Hee Jeong ◽  
Woon Jeong Lee ◽  
Carol Lee ◽  
Amy Kaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
South Korea ◽  
The United States ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Thought Processes ◽  
Institutional Review

Trends in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors of United States Youth

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1102-1111 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Bassett ◽  
Dinesh John ◽  
Scott A. Conger ◽  
Eugene C. Fitzhugh ◽  
Dawn P. Coe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
School Sports

Background:Increases in childhood and adolescent obesity are a growing concern in the United States (U.S.), and in most countries throughout the world. Declines in physical activity are often postulated to have contributed to the rise in obesity rates during the past 40 years.Methods:We searched for studies of trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviors of U.S. youth, using nontraditional data sources. Literature searches were conducted for active commuting, physical education, high-school sports, and outdoor play. In addition, trends in sedentary behaviors were examined.Results:Data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) and other national surveys, as well as longitudinal studies in the transportation, education, electronic media, and recreation sectors showed evidence of changes in several indicators. Active commuting, high school physical education, and outdoor play (in 3- to 12-year-olds) declined over time, while sports participation in high school girls increased from 1971 to 2012. In addition, electronic entertainment and computer use increased during the first decade of the 21st century.Conclusions:Technological and societal changes have impacted the types of physical activities performed by U.S. youth. These data are helpful in understanding the factors associated with the rise in obesity, and in proposing potential solutions.

The Status of High School Online Physical Education in the United States

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Newman Daum ◽  
Craig Buschner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
The Status

Online learning is changing the educational landscape despite the limited empirical research and conflicting results about its effectiveness to produce student learning. The purpose of this study was to describe the status of online physical education (OLPE) in the United States. Surveys were sent to forty-five high school online physical education teachers and thirty-two were completed, producing a 71% response rate. Three-fourths of the online physical education teachers focused on a fitness curriculum with emphasis on the cognitive domain. Likewise, it was found that almost three-fourths of the OLPE courses did not meet the national guidelines for secondary schools, of 225 min of PE per week. Most of the courses required physical activity three days per week while six courses required no physical activity. Teachers expressed support, hesitation, and even opposition toward online physical education. This study initiates a descriptive database for future research studies regarding online physical education.

Teacher Education and Digital Equity

2017 ◽  
pp. 120-136
Author(s):  
Anita Rao Mysore
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
The United States ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Digital Equity ◽  
K 12

For close to two decades, researchers have discussed the prevalence of digital divide in the United States. Scholars have also proposed principles to bring about digital equity. The purpose of this chapter is to examine both conceptual and empirical reviews and studies conducted in this millennium to bring about digital equity. The chapter informs teacher education programs, researchers, school administrators, policymakers, teachers, and other stakeholders about evidences and recommendations to bring about digital equity in US K-12 and teacher education.

Stakeholders’ Perspectives on the Effects of a PEP Grant on a District-Wide CSPAP

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
Catherine P. Abel-Berei ◽  
Grace Goc Karp ◽  
Marcis Fennell ◽  
Elisa Drake ◽  
Simon Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Educators ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Curriculum Map ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Physical Activity Programming

A Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) can help children be physically active for 60 min/day. Physical Education for Progress grants provided opportunities to improve physical education and physical activity programming. Purpose: This study explored stakeholders’ perspectives on the effects of a Physical Education for Progress grant on a district-wide CSPAP. Method: Stakeholders included physical educators (n = 10; K–12), administrators (n = 6), and one superintendent. Individual, semistructured interviews were used to examine how the grant affected stakeholders’ perspectives of the CSPAP. Results: The grant affected the CSPAP by providing (a) opportunities for professional development, (b) opportunities to establish a K–12 curriculum map, and (c) access to equipment and resources. Discussion: Framed in social ecological theory, intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, and community levels were influenced by the grant. Interactions between levels enabled changes in all CSPAP components, especially quality PE. Conclusion: A Physical Education for Progress grant is a successful mechanism to enhance a district-wide CSPAP.

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