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Phillips, David S.; Hannon, James C.; Castelli, Darla M. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2015
The effect of an acute bout of physical activity on academic performance in school-based settings is under researched. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between a single, vigorous (70-85%) bout of physical activity completed during physical education on standardized mathematics test performance among 72, eighth grade students…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Mathematics Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Performance
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Graber, Kim C.; Woods, Amelia Mays; Castelli, Darla M. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2007
Grounded in social cognitive and self-determination theory, one purpose of the large-scale investigation reported in this volume was to determine whether elementary-aged children (7-12 years old) are progressing toward attainment of the psychomotor assessments that have been recommended for predicting achievement of National Association for Sport…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Physical Education, Physical Activities, National Standards
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Erwin, Heather E.; Woods, Amelia Mays; Woods, Martha K.; Castelli, Darla M. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2007
The purpose of this study was to examine levels of physical activity engagement, motor competence, and physical fitness as related to child access to physical activity facilities in the home and school environments. The present investigation attempts to further efforts to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and access.…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Summer Programs, Physical Fitness, Physical Activities