ERIC Number: EJ993210
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Family and Community Involvement in the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Cipriani, Kristin; Richardson, Cheryl; Roberts, Georgi
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v83 n7 p20-23, 26 Sep 2012
Engaging families and communities in physical activities for the benefit of children is an extension of the role of a physical education instructor. Although it is possible for a physical educator to generate ideas that encourage families and communities to move, a certified director of physical activity (C-DPA) would be better trained to facilitate family and community involvement in physical activity. This article provides a brief review of existing research about the benefits of family and community involvement in creating a physically active environment for children and presents a number of strategies that a physical educator, especially a C-DPA, can implement to make family and community involvement a reality. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Children, Community Involvement, Certification, Administrators, Administrator Role, Communication Strategies, Computer Uses in Education, Outreach Programs, Community Programs, National Programs, School Community Relationship, Elementary Schools, Physical Education Teachers, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Guidelines, Family Involvement
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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