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Direct linkSallis, 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
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
Norman, Gregory J.; Sallis, James F.; Gaskins, Ronnesia – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2005
This study assessed the comparability and reliability of paper-based and computer-based administration of psychosocial construct measures related to adolescents engaging in physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Adolescents (n = 76; 55% girls, 49% Hispanic, 18% non-Hispanic-white; M age = 13 years) completed measures of behavior change…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Measures (Individuals), Health Behavior, Reliability
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 reviewedProchaska, Judith J.; Rodgers, Miki W.; Sallis, James F. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2002
Investigated the association between social support and adolescent physical activity when assessing physical activity using different methods and when separating social support into parent and peer support. Self-report and accelerometer data indicated that parent and peer support significantly correlated with physical activity. Perceived social…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Parent Child Relationship
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 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
