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Iserbyt, Peter; van der Mars, Hans; Drijvers, Hannelore; Seghers, Jan – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2023
Purpose: Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs aim to maximize the application of skills learned in physical education (PE) in other settings. We investigated students' generalization of participation in fitness activities from PE to organized fitness programs during lunch recess. Method: Voluntary participation of 153 (74 girls, age…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Females, Physical Education, Physical Fitness
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Rutten, Cindy; Boen, Filip; Seghers, Jan – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2012
Based on the self-determination theory, this study investigated the mediating role of the satisfaction of the three psychological needs (need for competence, relatedness and autonomy) in the relation between need support from the physical education (PE) teacher and autonomous motivation to engage in PE and between the physical school environment…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Motivation, Psychological Needs, Physical Education
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Cardon, Greet Maria; Haerens, Leen Liesbeth; Verstraete, Stefanie; de Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2009
The present study aimed to investigate how classroom-based self-management lessons to promote physical activity were perceived by students, teachers, and parents. The self-management lessons were implemented by an external physical education specialist in 20 class groups at eight elementary schools. Program perceptions were evaluated in 412…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Self Management