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ERIC Number: EJ1029678
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 5
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0892-4562
"Cool PE" and Confronting the Negative Stereotypes of Physical Education
Gaudreault, Karen Lux
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v27 n3 p32-35 2014
To change the public's negative perceptions, it may be necessary to change the nature of physical education programming. One way of doing so is by adopting "Cool PE," which refers to physical education that "moves" students, empowers students with choice, and is meaningful to students outside of the gym.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Stereotypes, Educational Change, Change Strategies, Student Empowerment, Student Participation, Relevance (Education), Public Opinion, Advocacy, Educational Practices
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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