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Physical education for children

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The Benefits Of Resistance Training For Children, Colleen Michaela Vranich Kiemele Jan 2010

The Benefits Of Resistance Training For Children, Colleen Michaela Vranich Kiemele

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The purpose of this project is to conduct a literature review on the topic of resistance training for children in order to educate parents, teachers, coaches, and others who may be working with children in a resistance training capacity about the benefits that can be derived from resistance training program and the safety measures which must be in place.


The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley Jan 2008

The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley

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This project was designed to examine the research regarding single-sex and coeducational physical education environments in middle and high school levels. It is intended to help secondary educators and administrators to reevalute their physical education programs with regard to achieving the optimal environment for both genders.


Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann Jan 2008

Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann

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The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent physical education programs are being implemented in a Southern California school district, in an effort to increase physical activity and decrease obesity among students. This study also identified factors that either contributed to, or detracted from, implementation.


Authentic Assessment Handbook For Middle School Physical Education, Heather Ann Forsdick Jan 1998

Authentic Assessment Handbook For Middle School Physical Education, Heather Ann Forsdick

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No abstract provided.


Developing A Fitness Program For Summit Intermediate School, Rosemary Dunkley Kirkland Jan 1996

Developing A Fitness Program For Summit Intermediate School, Rosemary Dunkley Kirkland

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This project is a plan whereby Summit Intermediate School will implement a new fitness and health oriented curriculum. The Prudential Fitnessgram will be utilized as the change vehicle through which students will face a variety of fitness activities, assessments, and goal setting opportunities during physical education class.


Developing The Etiwanda Intermediate School Physical Education Curriculum Through Inservices And Staff Development, Mark Steven Duffy Jan 1996

Developing The Etiwanda Intermediate School Physical Education Curriculum Through Inservices And Staff Development, Mark Steven Duffy

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Despite having a successful physical education program at Etiwanda Intermediate School the need still remains for a written curriculum that ties in with the California State Framework (1994). The development of this project represents the beginnings of the goal of a written curriculum at Etiwanda Intermediate School. This will be an on-going process, through use of needs assessment surveys, including the teachers at all levels, focus on teaching practices, plenty of hands-on practice, and incentives for teachers. There is also an evaluation form to meet the needs in the ever-changing world of physical education.


An Intermediate School Physical Education Curriculum: A Guide And Its Development, Donald Leieritz Jan 1988

An Intermediate School Physical Education Curriculum: A Guide And Its Development, Donald Leieritz

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No abstract provided.