ERIC Number: EJ913625
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Bullying: Proactive Physical Educators' Contribution to School-Wide Prevention
Gibbone, Anne; Manson, Mara
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v81 n7 p20-24 Sep 2010
Although not a new concept, bullying continues to be a problem in schools across the nation. Bullying involves the intention to hurt the feelings of the victim. Research demonstrates that victims of bullying often experience low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, insecurity, oversensitivity, introversion, and withdrawal from social activities. This article addresses fundamental concepts of victimization, including cyberbullying trends, educational issues, physical education curricula, anti-bullying management in physical education, and school-wide intervention. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Bullying, Prevention, Depression (Psychology), School Culture, Victims of Crime, Psychological Patterns, Withdrawal (Psychology), Fundamental Concepts, Computer Mediated Communication, Curriculum, Classroom Techniques, Intervention, Student Behavior, Antisocial Behavior, Cooperation, Competition
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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