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Stretched too thin? The relationship between insufficient resource allocation and physical education instructional time and assessment practices
Abstract With provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act, attention to physical education (PE) programs in school will be crucial for developing well-rounded students. We… -
Adopting a models-based approach to teaching physical education
Abstract Background: The popularised notion of models-based practice (MBP) is one that focuses on the delivery of a model, e.g. Cooperative Learning, Sport Education, Teaching… -
Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment (CAMSA): Validity, objectivity, and reliability evidence for children 8–12 years of age
Abstract Purpose The primary aim of this study was to develop an assessment of the fundamental, combined, and complex movement skills required to support childhood… -
Association between Functional Movements Skills and Health Indicators in Children Aged between 9 and 12 Years Old
Background Children’s health is a current concern and data suggests that poor fundamental movement skills (FMS) could be associated with poor health, which may or… -
Primary physical education (PE): School leader perceptions about classroom teacher quality implementation
Abstract Quality physical education (QPE) in primary school optimises children’s well-being. However, international research indicates that the preparation of classroom teachers is impeded by systemic… -
Longitudinal Change in the Relationship between Fundamental Motor Skills and Perceived Competence: Kindergarten to Grade 2
Abstract As children transition from early to middle childhood, the relationship between motor skill proficiency and perceptions of physical competence should strengthen as skills improve… -
Nature Elements and Fundamental Motor Skill Development Opportunities at Five Elementary School Districts in British Columbia
Abstract The majority of Canadian children are not physically active enough for healthy development. School playgrounds are a primary location to promote physical activity and… -
Movement-Based Programs in U.S. and Canadian Public Libraries: Evidence of Impacts from an Exploratory Survey
Abstract Objective Past research suggests that approximately 20-30% of public libraries in the United States offer movement-based programs, that is programs that encourage, enable, or… -
Solved! Making the case for collaborative problem-solving
This report, compiled by a team from Nesta, argues that the ability to solve problems with others is a crucial skill for our young people… -
Inconvenient truths about teacher learning – towards professional development 3.0
Abstract Based on recent findings about teacher learning, a critical analysis of traditional and new approaches to professional development is presented. To a large degree,… -
The metabolic equivalents of one-mile walking by older adults – implications for health promotion
Background Instructions for older adults regarding the intensity of walking may not elicit an intensity to infer health gains. We recorded the metabolic equivalents (METs)… -
Health benefits of 10 minutes brisk walking each day
International evidence and the UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMOs) guidelines highlight the frequency and type of physical activity required to achieve general health benefits, particularly…