Argyle and Kendon's model of social skills provided the framework for examining the relationship between verbal and nonverbal aspects of the performance of 77 female student teachers at a British physical education college. (Author/RM)

Reports a study of nonverbal communication in which 77 female student teachers of physical education were observed during teaching practice to identify any patterns of communicative acts, the balance of verbal and nonverbal components, and whether the patterns are related to pupil responsiveness. Cluster and factor analysis are used. (EAO)

Seventy-seven female student teachers at an English Physical Education college were observed during teaching practice in order to examine the relationship between their verbal and nonverbal performance. Results are discussed in relation to Argyle and Kendon's model of social skills. (Author/GC)