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ERIC Number: EJ699321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jan-1
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Effective Teaching Practices during Physical Fitness Testing
Stewart, Amanda; Elliot, Steven; Boyce, B. Ann; Block, Martin E.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v76 n1 p21 Jan 2005
Participation in fitness tests is among the most common memories many adults hold of physical education class. If students have a negative attitude towards fitness testing, they may be less likely to assess their own progress once they graduate. These negative attitudes often promote lifestyle choices that support participation in at-risk behaviors (e.g., lack of physical activity and overeating) and ultimately lead to health problems. The purpose of this article is to provide some ideas to make fitness testing a better experience for all those involved. The article gives general tips for teachers to enhance all fitness testing, specific suggestions for particular tests, and ways to keep a class of 30 busy while one child needs to be tested.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193, ext. 493 (Toll Free).
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A