ERIC Number: EJ954494
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 9
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Engaging Experiential Service Learning through a Co-Curricular Club: The Chase Charlie Races
Judge, Lawrence W.; Pierce, David; Petersen, Jeffrey; Bellar, David; Wanless, Elizabeth; Gilreath, Erin; Simon, Laura
ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, v6 n2 p30-38 Fall-Win 2011
The efficacy of the "Chase Charlie Races" (an experiential learning activity) was demonstrated via program assessment. This was achieved via post-event evaluations of race participants and student club members, and with fitness assessments of 76 elementary students who participated in an eight-week training program. Paired sample t-tests revealed significant differences between the pre-test (M = 11.9 laps, SD = 7.3) and post-test (M = 21.3 laps, SD = 11.5) scores t = 9.504, p less than 0.001. Beneficial outcomes from this learning experience were identified for stakeholders including the students, faculty sponsors, the co-curricular club, the university, and the community. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Clubs, Service Learning, Learning Experience, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities, Program Evaluation, Pretests Posttests, School Community Programs, After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Physical Fitness, Physical Education, Sport Psychology, Athletics, Measures (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Basic Education; Elementary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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