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Trendspotting And Microtrends In Academic Libraries, Nicole A. Cooke, P. Hawthorne

Faculty Publications

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Research On Effective Teaching In Elementary School Physical Education, Judith E. Rink, Tina J. Hall

Faculty Publications

The perspective of this article is that the purpose of the elementary physical education program is the development of a physically active lifestyle. We discuss the relative contribution of the development of motor skills, fitness, content related to encouraging participation, and the affective goals of the program to the development of a physically active lifestyle. Teaching must be effective if children are to acquire the skills to lead a physically active lifestyle. We explore the research base identifying effective teaching in an elementary school physical education setting in terms of academic learning time and management roles and communication and content-development …

Choosing A Career In Athletic Training: Exploring The Perceptions Of Potential Recruits, James M. Mensch, Murrary F. Mitchell

Faculty Publications

The success of any academic program, including athletic training, depends upon attracting and keeping quality students. Therefore, understanding potential recruits' perceptions of athletic training is important.

Objective: To (1) gain insight regarding undergraduate students' decisions to enter or not enter an athletic training education program (ATEP), and (2) examine potential athletic training recruits' perceptions of the roles and responsibilities of certified athletic trainers.