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Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley Jan 2008

Motivational Factors Enhancing Student Involvement In Physical Education, Ruth Anne Wiley

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to examine motivational factors that would increase middle and high school students participation in physical education. This study is intended to better understand what factors students lack in order for participation in physical education activities and to stress the importance of physical education acitivity for a healthy lifestyle.


Effects Of Sport Education Model On Student Engagement In Middle School Physical Ecucation, Monique Roeshell Nolan Jan 2008

Effects Of Sport Education Model On Student Engagement In Middle School Physical Ecucation, Monique Roeshell Nolan

Theses Digitization Project

Physical education is a vital component of the education curriculum. The purpose of this study was to review the effectiveness of the Sport Education Model (SEM) on student participation in middle school physcial education classes. The Sport Education Model provides students with an opportunity to participate, gain skill growth and full immersion in sport culture through increased responsibility, accountability and leadership.


Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval Jan 2008

Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to investigate how a coed environment affects a female student's performance in physical education classes. The focus of this study is middle school students. Most middle school students are normally going through puberty and many environmental changes at a new school. These changes can influence a student's performance often in P.E., causing a decrease in performance and participation which can lead to physical inactivity.


An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender Jan 2008

An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference between athletes and non-athletes by addressing prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders, the risk factors associated with the disease(s), and health concerns for those suffering with disordered eating.


Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco Jan 2008

Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was twofold: to review the literature pertaining to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques and its benefits for flexibility; and the back-saver sit-and-reach (BSR) portion of the annual FITNESSGRAM physical fitness test was examined in an effort to discover the benefits of PNF stretching prior to the test.


Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon Jan 2008

Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon

Theses Digitization Project

This project examines imagery use and its effect on basketball free throw shooting. It analyzes the literature on imagery and free throw shooting, in order to understand the actual effects that imagery has when used with free throwing shooting.


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

Theses Digitization Project

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.


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

Theses Digitization Project

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.


A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros Jan 2008

A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to assist physical education teachers to acquire knowledge and expertise on ways of informing and motivating students at the middle and high school level about the benefits of motivation and exercise on personal health. The information in the project determined whether or not there was a correlation between motivational interventions, improved fitness, and performance. This study examined the relationship between using these motivational models to increase student knowledge and whether using these models would assist students in goal setting fitness planning.


Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik Jan 2008

Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik

Theses Digitization Project

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world for both for men and women with America being the biggest country to support the golf business. This remarkable golf population results in an increased need for golf coaches and golf schools. Golf coaches help players in many ways such as technical teaching and psychological training. The purpose of this study was to analyze the coaching behavior of golf coaches.


Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway Jan 2008

Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway

Theses Digitization Project

This project was intended to examine the perceptions of physcial educators toward the Fitnessgram that has five factors to gauge a student's abilities and the norms for each age group. The test is given to 5th, 7th and 9th grade students. The Fitnessgram as it has been enacted has become a more consistent and reliable tool for physical educators.