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Peer reviewedPrusak, Keven A.; Darst, Paul W. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2002
Examined choices made by adolescent girls in physical education classes when allowed to select from nine walking activities reflecting four themes (social, exercise/fitness, game-like, or competition). Students were significantly more likely to choose social over exercise/fitness activities, game-like or competitive over exercise/fitness…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Competition, Decision Making, Educational Games
Direct linkPrusak, Keven A.; Treasure, Darren C.; Darst, Paul W.; Pangrazi, Robert P. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2004
This study examined the motivational responses of adolescent girls in the physical education setting to having choices of walking activities. Seventh and 8th grade girls (N = 1,110) in 42 intact physical education classes participated in this study. Classes were randomly assigned to choice (n = 21) and no-choice (n = 21) groups. Participants'…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Measures (Individuals), Females, Effect Size
