ERIC Number: EJ999968
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-8981
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Elementary Physical Education Teachers' Content Knowledge of Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness
Santiago, Jose A.; Disch, James G.; Morales, Julio
Physical Educator, v69 n4 p395-412 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine elementary physical education teachers' content knowledge of physical activity and health-related fitness. Sixty-four female and 24 male teachers completed the Appropriate Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness test. Descriptive statistics results indicated that the mean percentage score for the test was 57.6%. Results from the ANOVA indicated gender and level of education were unrelated to content knowledge of physical activity and health-related fitness. Years of teaching experience was found to significantly influence content knowledge of physical activity and health-related fitness. It is recommended that ongoing professional development activities be provided to improve the teaching of physical activity and health-related fitness in schools. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Teaching Experience, Physical Education Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Elementary School Teachers, Statistical Analysis, Gender Differences, Educational Attainment, Measures (Individuals), Health Related Fitness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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