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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of “Fair Play Game” Strategy on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Physical Education

The Physical Educator, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Game Play Participation of Amotivated Students during Sport Education

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2013

Sport Education has embedded pedagogical strategies proposed to reduce the prevalence of amotivat... more Sport Education has embedded pedagogical strategies proposed to reduce the prevalence of amotivation in physical education. The purpose of this study was to provide an examination of the game play participation rates of amotivated students within a Sport Education season. A sample of 395 high school students participated in a season of team handball. A multistep cluster analysis approach revealed three motivational profiles: amotivated, moderate and high clusters. A priori analyses revealed differences in perceived effort, enjoyment, and need satisfaction across the three profile groups. Game play participation rates coded throughout the season revealed no significant differences in ball engagement or success rates across motivational profile groups. A significant difference occurred in active game participation between the high and amotivated students. Results suggest that Sport Education elicits a level of inclusive game play participation across students of different motivational profiles.

Research paper thumbnail of The effects of an intervention strategy on children’s heart rates and skill performance

Early Child Development and Care, Jan 25, 2007

The purpose of this project was to examine the effectiveness of a fitness infusion instructional ... more The purpose of this project was to examine the effectiveness of a fitness infusion instructional strategy (FI) on children’s activity levels and skill performance scores. This strategy included aerobic activity within the skill practice tasks and game play. In other words, students performed short bouts of activity between the practice and game/application trials. Participants were 86 fifth‐grade students who participated in six activities over a 24‐week period. The six activities were tennis skills, gymnastics, volleyball skills, floor hockey skills, basketball skills, and softball skills. Results indicated that both the control group and the FI group showed significant gains in skill performance scores from pre to posttest. The primary finding, however, was that the FI group exhibited heart rates that more than doubled those of the control group. These results suggest that infusing fitness into the skill practice and game play does not have a negative impact on skill development. In light of the alarming increase in obesity rates among children and adolescents, these preliminary findings may provide a practical strategy to increase physical activity levels and improve motor skills during physical education class.

Research paper thumbnail of Does the Fair Play Game teaching strategy improve behaviors in physical education?

Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Apr 30, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Fair Play Game: a group contingency strategy to increase students' active behaviours in physical education

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 03004430 2013 847834, 2014

ABSTRACT A dependent group contingency strategy called Fair Play Game was applied to promote incr... more ABSTRACT A dependent group contingency strategy called Fair Play Game was applied to promote increase in number of steps during physical education classes for sixth-grade students. Results from a multiple baseline design across three classes showed that the mean number of steps for baseline vs. intervention were: Class 1: 43 vs. 64 steps/minute; Class 2: 49 vs. 81 steps/minute; Class 3: 50 vs. 87 steps/minute. Visual inspection of the graphs showed that Class 1 had an upward trend of number of steps (baseline vs. intervention) without a change in level. Classes 2 and 3 demonstrated clearer change in level of number of steps between these two phases. Social validity data showed that students increased their engagement in class and Fair Play Game is a feasible and acceptable strategy. Therefore, it can be concluded that Fair Play Game appeared to be associated with students' increase in active behaviours in physical education lessons.

Research paper thumbnail of The World Youth to Share!' Challenges and Opportunities in Hosting the Youth Olympic Games

Proceedings International Symposium For Olympic Research, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Socci: Diversify Your Sportfolio; This Innovative Invasion Game Improves a Variety of Skills and Promotes Inclusion

Joperd the Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, Feb 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of THE EFFECTS OF FAIR PLAY INSTRUCTION ON 8 th -GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Research paper thumbnail of Indiana elementary physical education, facilities, equipment and curriculum analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching fair play: Does it work beyond the gym?

Research paper thumbnail of Steps to Teach Appropriate Sports and Games Behaviors through Physical Education

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Olympism: In the classrooms and at the youth Olympic Games

Research paper thumbnail of Socci: Diversify Your Sportfolio

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural exchange: An immersive experience with European PETE students

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Literacy in Early Childhood: Exploring Possibilities and Increasing Opportunities

Research paper thumbnail of The Polar Ends of Youth Physical Activity

Research paper thumbnail of Steps to Teach Appropriate Sports and Games Behaviors through Physical Education

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of a Sport Education Program on Motivation for Physical Education and Leisure-Time Physical Activity

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a high school sport education cur... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a high school sport education curriculum program on students' motivation for physical education and leisure-time physical activity. Method: Participants were 568 high school students enrolled in the required physical education programs at 2 schools, 1 taught using sport education and the 2nd using a multiactivity model of instruction. A motivational profile survey, which included student psychological need satisfaction, autonomous motives, perceived effort and enjoyment in physical education, and physical activity intention and behavior, was completed by all participants prior to and at the end of the 2-year physical education program. Results: Mixedmodel analysis of variance tests revealed that the students in the sport education program reported greater increases in perceived effort and enjoyment of the program compared with the students taught within the multiactivity model. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that these positive affective outcomes were facilitated by the development of more autonomous forms of motivation. Results revealed limited support for the direct transfer of motivation from a sport education program to increases in leisure-time physical activity behavior. Conclusion: Sport education facilitates more internalized forms of student motivation in required physical education programs, but without the provision of an appropriately designed extracurricular outlet, the potential of transfer to leisure-time physical activity may not be achieved.

Research paper thumbnail of The Fair Play Game: Promoting social skills in physical education

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Fair Play Instruction on student social skills during a middle school Sport Education unit

Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy, 2009

This study investigated the effects of a dependent group-oriented contingency on the supportive a... more This study investigated the effects of a dependent group-oriented contingency on the supportive and non-supportive fair play behaviors of 6th grade students engaged in volleyball games as part of their physical education instruction. Six students, one male and one female per class, from three classes, identified as demonstrating low incidences of supportive behaviors during volleyball games, were participants in this study. A multiple baseline across classes design was used to examine the data. During baseline few incidences of non-supportive behaviors occurred among all six students. However, the participants seldom displayed supportive behaviors during games (i.e., encouraged each other). Following the introduction of the dependent group contingency, supportive behaviors for all participants increased. Follow-up data, collected in an alternative setting, indicated variable maintenance. The results are discussed in the context of group contingencies and social behaviors in sports.

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of “Fair Play Game” Strategy on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Physical Education

The Physical Educator, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Game Play Participation of Amotivated Students during Sport Education

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2013

Sport Education has embedded pedagogical strategies proposed to reduce the prevalence of amotivat... more Sport Education has embedded pedagogical strategies proposed to reduce the prevalence of amotivation in physical education. The purpose of this study was to provide an examination of the game play participation rates of amotivated students within a Sport Education season. A sample of 395 high school students participated in a season of team handball. A multistep cluster analysis approach revealed three motivational profiles: amotivated, moderate and high clusters. A priori analyses revealed differences in perceived effort, enjoyment, and need satisfaction across the three profile groups. Game play participation rates coded throughout the season revealed no significant differences in ball engagement or success rates across motivational profile groups. A significant difference occurred in active game participation between the high and amotivated students. Results suggest that Sport Education elicits a level of inclusive game play participation across students of different motivational profiles.

Research paper thumbnail of The effects of an intervention strategy on children’s heart rates and skill performance

Early Child Development and Care, Jan 25, 2007

The purpose of this project was to examine the effectiveness of a fitness infusion instructional ... more The purpose of this project was to examine the effectiveness of a fitness infusion instructional strategy (FI) on children’s activity levels and skill performance scores. This strategy included aerobic activity within the skill practice tasks and game play. In other words, students performed short bouts of activity between the practice and game/application trials. Participants were 86 fifth‐grade students who participated in six activities over a 24‐week period. The six activities were tennis skills, gymnastics, volleyball skills, floor hockey skills, basketball skills, and softball skills. Results indicated that both the control group and the FI group showed significant gains in skill performance scores from pre to posttest. The primary finding, however, was that the FI group exhibited heart rates that more than doubled those of the control group. These results suggest that infusing fitness into the skill practice and game play does not have a negative impact on skill development. In light of the alarming increase in obesity rates among children and adolescents, these preliminary findings may provide a practical strategy to increase physical activity levels and improve motor skills during physical education class.

Research paper thumbnail of Does the Fair Play Game teaching strategy improve behaviors in physical education?

Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Apr 30, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Fair Play Game: a group contingency strategy to increase students' active behaviours in physical education

Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 03004430 2013 847834, 2014

ABSTRACT A dependent group contingency strategy called Fair Play Game was applied to promote incr... more ABSTRACT A dependent group contingency strategy called Fair Play Game was applied to promote increase in number of steps during physical education classes for sixth-grade students. Results from a multiple baseline design across three classes showed that the mean number of steps for baseline vs. intervention were: Class 1: 43 vs. 64 steps/minute; Class 2: 49 vs. 81 steps/minute; Class 3: 50 vs. 87 steps/minute. Visual inspection of the graphs showed that Class 1 had an upward trend of number of steps (baseline vs. intervention) without a change in level. Classes 2 and 3 demonstrated clearer change in level of number of steps between these two phases. Social validity data showed that students increased their engagement in class and Fair Play Game is a feasible and acceptable strategy. Therefore, it can be concluded that Fair Play Game appeared to be associated with students' increase in active behaviours in physical education lessons.

Research paper thumbnail of The World Youth to Share!' Challenges and Opportunities in Hosting the Youth Olympic Games

Proceedings International Symposium For Olympic Research, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Socci: Diversify Your Sportfolio; This Innovative Invasion Game Improves a Variety of Skills and Promotes Inclusion

Joperd the Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, Feb 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of THE EFFECTS OF FAIR PLAY INSTRUCTION ON 8 th -GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Research paper thumbnail of Indiana elementary physical education, facilities, equipment and curriculum analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching fair play: Does it work beyond the gym?

Research paper thumbnail of Steps to Teach Appropriate Sports and Games Behaviors through Physical Education

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching Olympism: In the classrooms and at the youth Olympic Games

Research paper thumbnail of Socci: Diversify Your Sportfolio

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural exchange: An immersive experience with European PETE students

Research paper thumbnail of Physical Literacy in Early Childhood: Exploring Possibilities and Increasing Opportunities

Research paper thumbnail of The Polar Ends of Youth Physical Activity

Research paper thumbnail of Steps to Teach Appropriate Sports and Games Behaviors through Physical Education

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2015

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of a Sport Education Program on Motivation for Physical Education and Leisure-Time Physical Activity

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a high school sport education cur... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a high school sport education curriculum program on students' motivation for physical education and leisure-time physical activity. Method: Participants were 568 high school students enrolled in the required physical education programs at 2 schools, 1 taught using sport education and the 2nd using a multiactivity model of instruction. A motivational profile survey, which included student psychological need satisfaction, autonomous motives, perceived effort and enjoyment in physical education, and physical activity intention and behavior, was completed by all participants prior to and at the end of the 2-year physical education program. Results: Mixedmodel analysis of variance tests revealed that the students in the sport education program reported greater increases in perceived effort and enjoyment of the program compared with the students taught within the multiactivity model. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that these positive affective outcomes were facilitated by the development of more autonomous forms of motivation. Results revealed limited support for the direct transfer of motivation from a sport education program to increases in leisure-time physical activity behavior. Conclusion: Sport education facilitates more internalized forms of student motivation in required physical education programs, but without the provision of an appropriately designed extracurricular outlet, the potential of transfer to leisure-time physical activity may not be achieved.

Research paper thumbnail of The Fair Play Game: Promoting social skills in physical education

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Fair Play Instruction on student social skills during a middle school Sport Education unit

Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy, 2009

This study investigated the effects of a dependent group-oriented contingency on the supportive a... more This study investigated the effects of a dependent group-oriented contingency on the supportive and non-supportive fair play behaviors of 6th grade students engaged in volleyball games as part of their physical education instruction. Six students, one male and one female per class, from three classes, identified as demonstrating low incidences of supportive behaviors during volleyball games, were participants in this study. A multiple baseline across classes design was used to examine the data. During baseline few incidences of non-supportive behaviors occurred among all six students. However, the participants seldom displayed supportive behaviors during games (i.e., encouraged each other). Following the introduction of the dependent group contingency, supportive behaviors for all participants increased. Follow-up data, collected in an alternative setting, indicated variable maintenance. The results are discussed in the context of group contingencies and social behaviors in sports.