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Direct linkPrusak, Keven A.; Davis, Tirza; Pennington, Todd R.; Wilkinson, Carol – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2014
Couched in attitude theory, this follow-up study examines children-voiced perceptions of "enjoyment" and "usefulness" toward a "district mandated" elementary physical education (PE) program. Attitudes of 277 5th and 6th grade males and females from four representative schools from within a district were assessed in a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Children, Followup Studies, Elementary School Students
Pennington, Todd R.; Prusak, Keven A.; Wilkinson, Carol – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2014
"What we have is a systemic failure--one that involves the relationship of physical education programs in public schools with teacher preparation in higher education." (Siedentop & Locke, 1997). This assessment led Prusak, Pennington, Vincent-Graser, Beighle, and Morgan (2010) to an examination of a school district that seemed to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Public Schools, Physical Education Teachers, Qualitative Research
Johnson, Tyler G.; Prusak, Keven A.; Pennington, Todd; Wilkinson, Carol – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of (a) skill test type, (b) choices, and (c) gender on the situational motivation profiles of adolescents during skill testing in physical education. Participants were 507 students (53% male) aged 12-16 years (M = 13.87; SD = 0.94) attending a suburban junior high school in a western state in…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Test Format, Student Motivation, Gender Differences
Prusak, Keven A.; Pennington, Todd; Graser, Susan Vincent; Beighle, Aaron; Morgan, Charles F. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2010
Siedentop and Locke (1997) proposed three critical elements that must exist in our profession to make a difference and achieve systemic success in physical education (SSPE): (a) quality PE in the schools, (b) effective physical education teacher education (PETE)programs, and (c) a working relationship between the two. Using Cuban's (1992)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Physical Education, Educational Change, Physical Education Teachers
Ward, Jillian; Wilkinson, Carol; Graser, Susan Vincent; Prusak, Keven A. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2008
This study examined the effects of increased autonomy on (a) self-determination and (b) physical activity levels. Seventh- and eighth-grade girls (N = 122) in four classes participated in two fitness units (one allowing choice of activities, the other no-choice). The order of the units was counterbalanced, so that two classes participated in the…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Females, Physical Activity Level
Prusak, Keven A.; Treasure, Darren C.; Darst, Paul W.; Pangrazi, Robert P. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2004
This study examined the motivational responses of adolescent girls in the physical education setting to having choices of walking activities. Seventh and 8th grade girls (N = 1,110) in 42 intact physical education classes participated in this study. Classes were randomly assigned to choice (n = 21) and no-choice (n = 21) groups. Participants'…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Measures (Individuals), Females, Effect Size
Peer reviewedPrusak, Keven A.; Darst, Paul W. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2002
Examined choices made by adolescent girls in physical education classes when allowed to select from nine walking activities reflecting four themes (social, exercise/fitness, game-like, or competition). Students were significantly more likely to choose social over exercise/fitness activities, game-like or competitive over exercise/fitness…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Competition, Decision Making, Educational Games
