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Master’s Theses and Projects

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2016

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Examination Of Preschool Educators' Implementation Of Motor Activities, Colette M. Legendre Aug 2016

Examination Of Preschool Educators' Implementation Of Motor Activities, Colette M. Legendre

Master’s Theses and Projects

This project was designed to obtain and analyze data pertaining to a teacher’s understanding of movement education in a preschool program. The purpose of this research was to conduct a case study to examine a preschool educator’s knowledge and use of motor activities in the classroom. The preschool teacher was observed and interviewed. The teacher was given a survey that included questions about aspects of motor development in preschool classrooms in early childhood centers, and whether professional development training in motor learning had been offered for early childhood educators.


On-Task Behavior During A Reading Task: Effect Of Quality Physical Education, Courtney Q. Mcelroy-Yeider May 2016

On-Task Behavior During A Reading Task: Effect Of Quality Physical Education, Courtney Q. Mcelroy-Yeider

Master’s Theses and Projects

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The Effects Of Self-Assessment Using Coach’S Eye On Perceived Competence In Elementary Physical Education, Joseph Bergin Apr 2016

The Effects Of Self-Assessment Using Coach’S Eye On Perceived Competence In Elementary Physical Education, Joseph Bergin

Master’s Theses and Projects

Engaging students in meaningful experiences that inspire them to be active both in and out of school is the primary goal of quality physical education programs (National Association of Sport and Physical Education & American Heart Association, 2012). One of the strongest influences on student engagement in physical education is their perceived physical competence (Bevens, Fitzpatrick, Sanchez, & Forrest, 2010; Carney, 2012). The purpose if this study was to explore how perceived physical competence was affected by the use of video feedback using the Coach’s Eye application. Participants in this study were 60 fourth and fifth grade students. There were …