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Curriculum and Instruction

Physical education for children

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Effects Of Equal Periods Of Massed Exposure Versus Distributed Exposure To Systematic Exercises On The Physical Fitness Of Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, Michael L. Nolan Aug 1969

Effects Of Equal Periods Of Massed Exposure Versus Distributed Exposure To Systematic Exercises On The Physical Fitness Of Fifth And Sixth Grade Boys, Michael L. Nolan

All Master's Theses

It was the intent of this study to investigate the effect of varied proportions of physical exercise equated in type and duration, on two equated groups of fifth and sixth grade boys.


A Study To Compare The Effect Of Two Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, John K. Gillespie Jul 1969

A Study To Compare The Effect Of Two Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, John K. Gillespie

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to compare the regular physical education program at the controlled fifth grade with an experimental physical education program of the other fifth grade; (2) to compare physical fitness of boys and girls of the two grades before and after the study; and (3) to study the effect of the programs on fifth grade fitness levels.


A Questionnaire Survey Of Physical Education Programs For Boys In The Public Schools Of The State Of Washington, Donald David Knowles Aug 1967

A Questionnaire Survey Of Physical Education Programs For Boys In The Public Schools Of The State Of Washington, Donald David Knowles

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to establish an evaluation of physical education programs for boys in the public schools of the state of Washington.


A Study Of The Relationship Between Children’S Reading Ability And Their Physical Motor Competencies, Larry F. Hinchen Aug 1962

A Study Of The Relationship Between Children’S Reading Ability And Their Physical Motor Competencies, Larry F. Hinchen

All Master's Theses

This study, through controlled experimentation, will attempt to illustrate that physical education may have a favorable influence on reading achievement.


A Study To Determine The Effect Of Three Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, Thomas Pattillo Aug 1961

A Study To Determine The Effect Of Three Elementary Physical Education Programs On Physical Fitness, Thomas Pattillo

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to compare the regular physical education program at Olympic Hills Elementary School, Seattle, Washington, with an experimental physical education program; (2) to compare the physical fitness of boys and girls in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades in the same school; and (3) to study the effect of the program on the individual’s fitness level.


A Discriminative Study Of The Weight Training And Physical Fitness Program In Physical Education, George W. Carberry, Jr. Aug 1961

A Discriminative Study Of The Weight Training And Physical Fitness Program In Physical Education, George W. Carberry, Jr.

All Master's Theses

This study was undertaken to (1) determine the present physical fitness level of boys enrolled in physical education classes at Wilbur High School, Wilbur, Washington; (2) test this program and ascertain the level of development; (3) determine the value of weight training in physical education; (4) determine if this program is suitable to a small high school; and (5) aid teachers in developing and instructing students in a weight-training program in the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades.