Abstract This descriptive-evaluative research was undertaken to assess the physical education program of five state universities in Region IV–A by 28 administrative staff, 69 faculty members, and 390 students. The study used the whole population … Read More
Educator perceptions on the benefits and challenges of loose parts play in the outdoor environments of childcare centres
Abstract It is important to consider physical activity and movement in early life to ensure children establish and maintain healthy physical activity patterns. Recent evidence has highlighted the importance of outdoor play and the childcare … Read More
Becoming “physically educated” to improve health and wellbeing: the meanings of “Education” and “Physical” in Physical Education
Abstract In this contribution, we explained the meanings of “Education” and “Physical” in Physical Education (PE) in the international framework, as there is a global confusion among PE practitioners. To date, there’s a risk of … Read More
A clash of fundamental assumptions: Can/should we measure physical literacy?
Background The concept of physical literacy (PL) is gaining popularity within public health and physical education circles. However, little is known about the relationship between perceived and actual PL levels among school-aged children. The aim … Read More
A four-week fundamental motor skill intervention improves motor skills in eight to 10-year-old Irish primary school children
Aim To determine if a four-week fundamental motor skills intervention improves fundamental motor skills in Irish school children. Methods 100 Primary School boys (n = 58) and girls (n = 42) participated in this study … Read More
Prevalence and Relationships among Physical Activity Policy, Environment, and Practices in Licensed Childcare Centers from a Manager and Staff Perspective
Abstract Physical activity (PA) is critical to early childhood health and development, and childcare is a key setting for establishing physically active play. In British Columbia (BC), a provincial standard for active play in childcare … Read More
Implementing Appetite to Play at scale in British Columbia: Evaluation of a Capacity-Building Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in the Early Years
Abstract Childcare is a critical target for promoting children’s physical activity (PA) and physical literacy (PL). With emerging evidence about the efficacy of policy and capacity-building strategies, more information about how to bring these strategies … Read More
Validity and Reliability of Self-Perception-Based Submaximal Fitness Tests in Young Adult Females: An Educational Perspective
In physical activity, testing procedures generally require maximal efforts. They are not always administrable or appropriate (e.g., with beginners, elderly, or in school); therefore, alternative submaximal procedures might be more fitting. This study aimed to … Read More
How prepared are postgraduate primary pre-service teachers in delivering physical education as they approach their NQT Year?
Abstract Background Each year, primary pre-service teachers (PPST’s) graduate from initial teacher education (ITE) and transition into the primary workplace as newly qualified teachers (NQTs). With NQTs expected to be able to hit the ground … Read More
The effect of a physical literacy and differential learning program in motor, technical and tactical basketball skills
Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a physical literacy and differential learning program in motor, technical and tactical basketball skills. Seventy-six college students (age 20.4 ± 1.9) were randomly … Read More