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Showing 1 to 20 of 398 for “"Education, Physical"”.
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An evaluation of the fidelity of the implementation of quality PE programmes and its outcomes on final-stage primary-level pupils’ attitudes toward physical education, physical activity behaviour, wellbeing and academic performance
… in sedentary lifestyle and a decrease in physical activity (PA) among school-aged children. In the Irish context, primary education sets-up the foundations for students to progress to Junior Cycle (JC), with Physical Education (PE) framed under the wellbeing (WB) perspective as a holistic …
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Physical education for Soviet children and teacher and coach education. Physical education for children (to seventeen years). An historical overview and contemporary study of organisation and methods. An examination of the professional training of physical education teachers and sports coaches.
… point for this study was when as a specialist physical education teacher working in a school, I undertook a part-time inservice B. Ed degree and wrote a dissertation comparing the systems of physical education in the USSR and in England and Wales. I made one visit in 1979 to Moscow but, …
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An Examination of Local School Wellness Policies in Virginia
… were to include guidelines for nutrition education, physical education (PE) and physical activity, and foods offered on campus. The purpose of this study was two-fold: 1) compare and contrast proposed goals versus adopted policies in Virginia; and 2) analyze the rigor of LWPs in Virginia. …
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The Future of Physical Education in Higher Education: A Delphi Investigation
… and widespread concern for the future of higher education physical education, there has been little systematic study on the topic. This research investigated the future by utilizing a two-round interview Delphi method. Five international experts were asked to project possible, probable, …
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Ikimokyklinio amžiaus vaikų mityba, sveikatos ugdymas ir laisvalaikis /
The theoretical analysis of nutrition, health education, physical activity and leisure activities of children of pre-school age was performed in the paper. The quantitative research method chosen is a questionnaire survey aimed at evaluating and analyzing the nutrition, health education, physical …
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Examining the relationship between American Heart Association stroke prevention strategies and the incidence of recurrent stroke in large urban stroke prevention and neurology clinics
… implementing strategies, particularly in dietary education, physical activity counseling, and sleep apnea screening, compared to the Neurology clinics, highlighting the value of specialized care in promoting comprehensive stroke prevention. Furthermore, lack of insurance was associated with lower …
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Minority Health Perceptions in the Lower Mississippi Delta: A Grounded Theory Study Using PhotoVoice Methodology
… five pillars: Access to Healthy Food, Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, Safety and Cleanliness, and Role Models. Participants identified barriers and facilitators to each of these pillars in their communities. The primary facilitator to health was Spiritual, Familial, and Community Ties. …
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Exploratory Study of Participants' Perceptions of the Benefits of Surf Camps
… as funding and legislation continue to challenge educational leaders, so the physical education systems that have been put into place must be reevaluated. Non-traditional sports can increase self-esteem, self-worth levels, and behavior change. This exploratory study begins with the development of …
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Religious Affiliation and Gender: Differences in the Association Between Religiousness and Psychological Distress
… and intrinsic religiosity. Resources including physical health, social support, and personal efficacy were included as control variables. The dependent variables were symptoms of depression and anxiety. Supplemental analysis examined clinically significant depression and anxiety. Results of …
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Development and field testing of the elementary school accessibility checklist
P.L. 101-476 (IDEA) mandates the educational inclusion of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Leaders in the field of special education support the inclusion of students with disabilities in neighborhood schools, and many school divisions now indicate that they are …
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Mental strategies of football quarterbacks for training and competition.
Orlick (1992) proposed a "Model of Human Excellence," which was comprised of seven mental skills, including commitment, belief, full focus, positive imagery, mental readiness, distraction control, and constructive evaluation. Twelve individuals who had played the quarterback position at a high …
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A Comparison of an Eastern Philosophical Approach to Human Movement with a Western Approach through Teaching Overhand Throwing Skills with Grade Two Students
… of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) and physical literacy (PL) are relatively new concepts in physical education. In this research paper, a novel method of teaching FMS and PL are explored using an Eastern philosophical approach to human movement. Overhand throwing was the FMS chosen for …
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Psychophysiological Measures of Drivers Under Actual Driving Conditions
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Yin and Yang: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Investigating Physical and Psychological Effects Following a 6-Month Taiji (T'ai Chi) and Qigong (Ch'i Kung) Intervention With Older Adults
The results of the quantitative study suggest that a 2-month Taiji intervention on healthy older adults yielded improvement in balance, lower body strength, and appropriate adaptive responses in situations of inaccurate or conflicting sensory stimuli. Taiji practitioners also adopted significantly …
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Teacher Education: Assessing the National Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers
… accountable for student learning. In the area of physical education teacher education (PETE), the 2003 National Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers that were developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) have provided a framework by which educators …
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Effect of Interval Sprint and Endurance Training on Anaerobic and Aerobic Function in Prepubescent Children and Adolescent Youth
… sprint-training stimulus. Currently employed physical education programs for pre-pubescents may need to be modified to fit this age group to increase fitness and promote an active adult lifestyle.
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Investigating Knowledge Acquisition and Developing Misconceptions of High School Physical Education Students
… of high school-aged students during a physical education badminton unit of instruction. When conceptions held by learners are unlike understandings held by scientists and experts, they are considered misconceptions (Abimbola & Baba, 1996; Clement, 1993). The qualitative research …
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An Analysis of the Production Efficiency of Division I -A Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
Rather than limit their growth to the confines of profit maximization tenants, Division I-A intercollegiate athletic programs should be evaluated within the context of the more appropriate Niskanen model. Such assessments will enable administrators to operate their program in the best interest of …
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Classifying Exercise Activities According to Motivation, Self -Objectification, and Disordered Eating: How Can We Target Change
In Study 2, 25 participants completed a survey about their motivation for exercise and body attitudes over the course of 5 independent exercise sessions. Quantitative analyses were limited due to lack of variance in key constructs, attrition, and limited representation of multiple activity types. …
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