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Direct linkMcKenzie, Thomas L.; van der Mars, Hans – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2015
Numerous methods are available to assess physical activity (PA) but systematic observation (SO) excels in being able to provide contextually rich data on the setting in which the activity occurs. As SO is particularly useful for determining how activity is influenced by the immediate physical and social environments, its use is becoming more…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Research Needs, Context Effect, Observation
McKenzie, Thomas L.; Lounsbery, Monica A. F. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2014
In "Physical Education Teacher Effectiveness in a Public Health Context," we took a broad view of physical education (PE) teacher effectiveness that included public health need and support for PE. Public health officials have been consistent and fervent in their support of PE, and for more than two decades, they have called on schools to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Public Health, Physical Activities
McKenzie, Thomas L.; Lounsbery, Monica A. F. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2013
The health benefits of physical activity are well documented, and the important role that schools and physical education (PE) can play in reducing sedentary behavior and contributing to population health has been identified. Although effective teaching is ultimately judged by student achievement, a major component of teacher and school…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Physical Education, Public Health, Physical Activities
Sallis, James F.; McKenzie, Thomas L.; Beets, Michael W.; Beighle, Aaron; Erwin, Heather; Lee, Sarah – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2012
The 1991 paper, "Physical Education's Role in Public Health" described the importance of physical education in addressing public health problems. On its 20th anniversary, this article reviews accomplishments in improving the health impact of physical education and identifies areas lacking progress. Major accomplishments include development of…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Evidence, Public Health, Physical Education
McKenzie, Thomas L. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2010
Direct (systematic) observation has been a mainstay of my research for over three decades. I believe it is an important tool for assessing physical activity, because it can simultaneously provide contextually rich data on the setting in which the activity occurs. It is particularly useful for those interested in using ecological and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Observation, Behavior Patterns
Dowda, Marsha; Sallis, James F.; McKenzie, Thomas L.; Rosengard, Paul; Kohl, Harold W., III – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2005
Dissemination and sustainability of evidence-based physical education programs (PE) has been studied rarely. The sustainability of a health-related PE program (SPARK) was independently evaluated in 111 elementary schools in 7 states. Surveys were mailed to schools that had received SPARK curriculum books, training, and follow-up (response rate =…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Surveys, Elementary Education, Program Evaluation
McKenzie, Thomas L.; Prochaska, Judith J.; Sallis, James F.; LaMaster, Kathryn J. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2004
Efforts to design the most appropriate learning environments for adolescents frequently lead to discussions of separate-sex versus coeducational schooling. Arguments and research supporting both types of schooling have been made, particularly as they relate to academic, socioemotional, and interpersonal development. The conduct of physical…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Middle Schools, Adolescents, Sex Fairness
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Thomas L.; Sallis, James F.; Broyles, Sheila L.; Zive, Michelle M.; Nader, Philip R.; Berry, Charles C.; Brennan, Jesse J. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2002
Assessed the relationship between young children's movement skills and their physical activity in early adolescence. Balance, agility, eye-hand coordination, and skinfold thickness were measured in young Mexican and Anglo American. Habitual physical activity was assessed when they were 12 years old. Ethnic differences in movement skills were not…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Mexican Americans, Physical Activity Level, Psychomotor Skills
Peer reviewedPowers, Holly S.; Conway, Terry L.; McKenzie, Thomas L.; Sallis, James F.; Marshall, Simon J. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2002
Evaluated student participation in structured, on-campus extracurricular activities at 24 middle schools. Overall, boys and girls participated at similar rates (except for intramurals). All schools offered multiple extracurricular activity programs, but due to low participation rates, the amount of physical activity obtained was minimal.…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Physical Activities
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Thomas L.; Sallis, James F.; Faucette, F. Nell; Kolody, Bohdan – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1997
This four-year study investigated effects of a health-related physical education program on quantity and quality of lessons in seven elementary schools. Results showed that specialists produced the best outcomes and that trained teachers were superior to controls. Part 2 of the study assessed maintenance effects 1.5 years following intervention…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Thomas L.; And Others – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1993
Evaluates the effects of a combined health-related curriculum and inservice program on quality and quantity of elementary school physical education lessons. Findings from observations of 28 fourth-grade classes showed positive results in student activity engagement, lesson context, and active instructional behavior. (GLR)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedSallis, James F.; McKenzie, Thomas L. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1991
Analyzes contributions physical education makes to child and adult health. Topics discussed are current levels of U.S. children's physical activity; status of elementary physical education programs; health-related physical activity interventions; public health analysis of elementary physical education; and public health role and goal for physical…
Descriptors: Child Health, Elementary Education, Exercise, Health Education
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Thomas L.; And Others – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1995
In this study, researchers observed third graders' physical activity levels and associated variables in physical education classes in four Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health centers nationwide. Results found significant differences among centers for physical activity and lesson context variables. During free play, boys were more…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Context Effect, Educational Environment
