ERIC Number: EJ1239652
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Lifetime Participation Methodologies Implemented in Physical Education
Morgan, Kristen Naomi
Physical Educator, v76 n5 p1201-1224 2019
Early experiences in physical education (PE) either encourage or repress lifelong participation in physical activity (PA). PE programs supportive of lifelong participation are grounded in self-determination theory, achievement goal theory, and National Standards for PE and have PE teachers who overcome barriers by integrating the theories and standards. The purpose of this study was to educate PE teachers on lifetime participation methodologies and to investigate their perception and integration of these practices. The participants included eight PE teachers in Mississippi who were interviewed about their perceptions and levels of integration. Data analysis revealed themes indicating that teachers integrate a moderate level of lifetime participation methodologies in PE. The majority of the participants agreed lifetime participation methodologies were worthy of integration; however, there were a few contradictions in the occasional perceptions that the barriers were too powerful to overcome or coaching duties took priority.
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Student Participation, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Goal Orientation, Self Determination, Cooperation, Personal Autonomy, Self Concept, Health Related Fitness, Achievement Need, Curriculum Implementation, Elementary Secondary Education, Competence, Athletic Coaches, Barriers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi
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