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Teaching A Human Rights Education Through Youth Athletics, Jacob J. Beaman
Teaching A Human Rights Education Through Youth Athletics, Jacob J. Beaman
Master's Projects and Capstones
Throughout my research and work in education I realized there is often a disconnect between schooling and students especially in low-income areas. It can be incredibly difficult to feel confident at school when the curriculum is not relatable to your experiences and life. In this paper I explore how an athletic program can be used to teach a Human Rights Education to fill in the gaps the traditional school day may not provide. I used a Human Rights Education framework with the teacher/coach as a facilitator and a Critical Race Theory lens examining intersectionality, counter-story telling, and interest convergence in …
Physical Fitness And Student Academic Performance: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Elementary Teachers, Meghann Dunn-Gomez
Physical Fitness And Student Academic Performance: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Elementary Teachers, Meghann Dunn-Gomez
All Graduate Projects
A handbook has been developed to aid in the integration of physical fitness and movement in an elementary classroom and/or to be used as a supplement to any existing elementary teaching cmTiculum. The handbook consists of eight content areas regarding the integration of physical fitness in the traditional elementary classroom setting: arts, communication, health, reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. Each section of the project consists of a variety of lesson plans and activities to be implemented in elementary classrooms. Current literature and research surrounding the topic of integrating physical fitness and movement in the educational setting were …
A Process Model For Evaluating Athletic Coaches In The Mabton School District, Casey Taylor Gant
A Process Model For Evaluating Athletic Coaches In The Mabton School District, Casey Taylor Gant
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to design and develop a process model for evaluating athletic coaches in the Mabton School District, Mabton, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, research and information on developing an evaluation form for athletic coaches was reviewed. Additionally, a hand search of various other sources was also conducted.
A Model Junior High School Intramural Athletic And Activities Program For The Central Kitsap School District, Mark Eathorne
A Model Junior High School Intramural Athletic And Activities Program For The Central Kitsap School District, Mark Eathorne
All Graduate Projects
The purpose of this project was to design and develop a model intramural athletic and activities program for students in grades seven through nine, in the Central Kitsap School District. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature and research regarding secondary level extracurricular programs was conducted. Additionally, information regarding existing extracurricular programs in selected Washington state junior high schools has been obtained and analyzed. The Junior High School Intramural and Activities Program developed was intended for use in the Central Kitsap School District, in Silverdale, Washington.
A Study Of The Status And Leadership Of Girls' Athletics And The Attitudes Of Teachers Of Girls' Physical Education Toward Girls' Athletics In The State Of Idaho, Connie M. Thorngren
A Study Of The Status And Leadership Of Girls' Athletics And The Attitudes Of Teachers Of Girls' Physical Education Toward Girls' Athletics In The State Of Idaho, Connie M. Thorngren
All Master's Theses
In 1969 a questionnaire was sent to all Idaho high schools concerning girls’ athletic programs and the attitudes of girls’ physical education teachers toward athletics. Eighty-seven percent of the questionnaires were returned, an indication of high interest in the subject area. Results showed moderate participation in most team sports and low participation in most individual sports. Teachers demonstrated favorable attitudes toward girls’ interscholastic athletics and indicated a need for enlarged programs. Money, facilities, and qualified coaches and officials were viewed as major concerns of girls’ programs.
A Survey Of Recommendations Concerning Competitive Athletics On The Junior High Level, Jerald Edward Ryan
A Survey Of Recommendations Concerning Competitive Athletics On The Junior High Level, Jerald Edward Ryan
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to compare the opinions of noted authors and committee groups on junior high school interscholastic athletics; (2) to determine the basis for the justification of a program in junior high school interscholastic athletics; (3) to learn the significant trends in junior high school athletics; and (4) to learn the standards for junior high school athletic participation.
A Proposed Boys Intramural Program For Warden High School, Eugene Townsend
A Proposed Boys Intramural Program For Warden High School, Eugene Townsend
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to outline the intramural program for boys at Warden High School. It may also serve as a guide to other small high schools interested in an intramural program.
Current Coaching Trends In Track And Field, Charles Cecil Baker
Current Coaching Trends In Track And Field, Charles Cecil Baker
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this paper to collect and present developments since 1956 in coaching, technique of performance, and equipment in most of the major track and field events.
The Participation Of Junior High School Boys In Competitive Athletics, Richard (Dick) A. Van Well
The Participation Of Junior High School Boys In Competitive Athletics, Richard (Dick) A. Van Well
Graduate Student Research Papers
The problem of this study was to gather information concerning interschool athletics. The chief purposes of this study were to: (1) Collect and summarize the literature written by the medical profession; (2) Collect and summarize the literature written by the educational profession; and (3) To present the research written by those involved, so that people concerned with the problem might make a better judgement on the advisability of interschool athletics at the junior high level.