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Influence Of Step Tracking And Heart Rate Monitoring On Student Participation, John Sparrow
Influence Of Step Tracking And Heart Rate Monitoring On Student Participation, John Sparrow
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research was driven by the teacher’s interest in introducing pedometers and heart rate monitors into the physical education setting. The goal was to see the influence they would have on student participation during class. The researcher used quantitative data collection over a two-week period. Data was collected using an Accusplit Eagle 120XL pedometer for steps and a Polar OH1+ heart rate monitor for heart rate. The research was conducted to analyze the influence pedometers and heart rate monitors have on student participation in PE. The researcher is a K-12 physical education teacher in his twentieth year of teaching. …
Increasing Student Participation In Elementary Physical Education, Andrea K. Garcia
Increasing Student Participation In Elementary Physical Education, Andrea K. Garcia
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
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Participation In Physical Education And The Effect On Mental Health, Kacie O'Connor
Participation In Physical Education And The Effect On Mental Health, Kacie O'Connor
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review is an examination of the effects physical education has on students’ mental health. The importance of youth’s mental health is a critical topic. Physical activity is a large part of having good mental health. This literature review aims to provide insights into the effects physical activity and physical education have on students/youth mental health. The mental health issue in the United States is higher than ever before and needs to be addressed. Researchers have determined physical activity is consistent with increased mental health in students. Regular physical activity, whether it is in a physical education class or …
Technology And Its Impact On Physical Education, Koriene Gallagher
Technology And Its Impact On Physical Education, Koriene Gallagher
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review discusses the necessity of technology in physical education classrooms. The review first looks at the history of technology in education and the theoretical framework of technology in physical education. Then the review will discuss the impacts of implementing technology into the physical education classroom including the positive and the negative impacts. Today there are teachers who believe technology should be in physical education and there are others who believe it should not be implemented in physical education. The review will also discuss the teacher's role in technology in physical education. Technology in physical education classrooms can help …