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Publication Date: 2006-Jul
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The Fun Factor in Physical Education
Garn, Alex C.; Cothran, Donetta
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v25 n3 p281-297 Jul 2006
Using Scanlan and Lewthwaite's (1986) sport enjoyment model as a conceptual framework, this study was designed to explore two areas: (a) students' and teachers' perceptions of "fun" in physical education class and (b) differences that may exist in these perceptions between groups of students (in team sports, individual/dual sports, and fitness) and teachers. The critical incident technique and a fun survey were administered to 191 participants. Critical incident technique narratives and descriptive statistics revealed the importance of achievement motivation concepts, such as teacher, task, and the social aspects of fun in physical education, whereas MANOVA revealed significant differences in perceptions of fun between students and teachers. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Achievement Need, Team Sports, Undergraduate Students, Statistical Analysis, Student Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Item Analysis, Research Methodology, Psychological Patterns, Critical Incidents Method, Group Experience
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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