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Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, 2020
The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not uniqu... more The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not unique to the field of education; however, it is important to continue to challenge the status quo and provide a path for women to achieve equality and equity in the workplace. The following chapter will identify and discuss the importance of mentoring and sponsorship so that women pursuing education careers, novice women teachers, and women college, and university faculty and staff can actively and better position themselves to move into leadership positions and/or ensure a “seat at the table” in situations where decisions are made that affect their personal and professional lives.
UMI Dissertation Services eBooks, 2001
Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Auth... more Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two types of undergraduate physical education classes, Wellness and Fitness, on health behaviors of college students. More specifically, this study investigated pre-and post- changes in the students' Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, Processes of Change, exercise adherence, and physical health components (such as heart rate, body composition, body weight, and cardiorespiratory fitness). Due to inconsistencies with the Wellness and Fitness groups' curricula during the semester, this study ultimately examined only Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, and Processes of Change. Three questionnaires, Exercise Program and Stages of Change, Processes of Change, and Weight Preoccupation were administered to all one hundred and fifty six subjects, ranging in age from 18-35 years( mean age 21.2 ± 3 yrs.), in the Fitness and Wellness courses in the beginning of the Fall, 2000 Semester. A fourth questionnaire, a modified version of the original Stages of Change, was given at the end of the semester along with the same Processes of Change and weight preoccupation questionnaires given at the beginning of the semester. Subjects were also given a 4-month calendar to track their exercise done both inside and outside of class. A 3-Month Follow-up Stages of Change questionnaire was administered to all subjects by email and/or phone. A one way ANOV A showed a significant difference in the d score for the Stages of Change in the Wellness group versus the Fitness Group (p=.0271). Further discussion of the results may suggest that students in the Wellness group had more social interaction with peers and their instructor and were able to focus on attaining their health behavior goals. Also, students in Wellness courses may have learned why they should balance their physical, social, and emotional dimensions in life and not just how to do so. Conversely, the focus of fitness based ceurses is primarily on the physical dimension.2031-01-0
Routledge eBooks, Feb 3, 2022
Journal of physical education, recreation & dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 1995
The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in p... more The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in physical, health, and sport education. The text assists students in learning the designated content by providing reader-friendly, scholarly articles and letters that discuss the real issues in the field. Instructors are encouraged to use the articles to challenge students to think about how all of the dimensions of physical and health education connect to each other. The format of the text allows instructors to select and teach the content of the chapters in any order that meets the needs of their students and courses. Topics Covered include: The significance of physical education Effective teaching methods Means of motivating students Character education Assessment measurements Technology Gender issues & diversity Professional development Service-learning Adapted PE
The Power of Teacher Leaders, 2022
Social Justice and Putting Theory Into Practice in Schools and Communities, 2020
The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not uniqu... more The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not unique to the field of education; however, it is important to continue to challenge the status quo and provide a path for women to achieve equality and equity in the workplace. The following chapter will identify and discuss the importance of mentoring and sponsorship so that women pursuing education careers, novice women teachers, and women college, and university faculty and staff can actively and better position themselves to move into leadership positions and/or ensure a “seat at the table” in situations where decisions are made that affect their personal and professional lives.
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 2008
Adolescent girls are becoming less physically active and are experiencing more body image issues ... more Adolescent girls are becoming less physically active and are experiencing more body image issues compared to adolescent boys. Furthermore, adolescent girls maintain physical activity levels well below recommended guidelines, especially girls in urban environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an 8-week after-school educational curriculum, GoGirlGo!, and physical activity program on urban adolescent middle school girls’ attitudes toward physical activity and body image. Twenty-five girls ranging in age from 12 to 14 years of age (M = 12.34 years, SD = 2.1) were randomly placed into two groups: (a) GoGirlGo! intervention and physical activity, and (b) physical activity only. The GoGirlGo! group increased their attraction to physical activity and lowered scores in weight dissatisfaction and desire to be slim compared to the physical activity only group. Based on the data, the GoGirlGo! curriculum is effective in improving attitudes about physical activity and ...
The Ichper Sd Journal of Research in Health Physical Education Recreation Sport Dance, Apr 1, 2013
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that motivate women athletes to particip... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that motivate women athletes to participate in sport in Palestine and the motivational climate created by coaches and parents. Additionally, participants' commitment to sport was investigated as well as the social constraints that Palestinian women athletes face. Participants (n= 107) included women athletes who were members of the following sport federations: soccer, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and track and field.
Physical Educator, 2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical education supportive curricula an... more The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical education supportive curricula and technological devices, heart rate monitor (HRM) and pedometer (PED), on physical activity. A single subject ABAB research design was used to examine amount and level of participation in physical activity among 106 suburban 4th and 5th graders during physical education class. A curriculum, which was pedagogically centered on the use of the technological devices, was also developed and studied. Six children from each group and the physical education teacher were interviewed. The results of a One Way ANCOVA, pointed towards group differences between supportive curricula and technology for HRMs, PEDs and increased physical activity.
Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Auth... more Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two types of undergraduate physical education classes, Wellness and Fitness, on health behaviors of college students. More specifically, this study investigated pre-and post- changes in the students' Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, Processes of Change, exercise adherence, and physical health components (such as heart rate, body composition, body weight, and cardiorespiratory fitness). Due to inconsistencies with the Wellness and Fitness groups' curricula during the semester, this study ultimately examined only Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, and Processes of Change. Three questionnaires, Exercise Program and Stages of Change, Processes of Change, and Weight Preoccupation were administered to all one hundred and fifty six subjects, ranging in age from 18-35 years( mean age 21.2 ± 3 yrs.), in the Fitness and Wellness courses in the beginning of the Fall, 2000 Semester. A fourth questionnaire, a modified version of the original Stages of Change, was given at the end of the semester along with the same Processes of Change and weight preoccupation questionnaires given at the beginning of the semester. Subjects were also given a 4-month calendar to track their exercise done both inside and outside of class. A 3-Month Follow-up Stages of Change questionnaire was administered to all subjects by email and/or phone. A one way ANOV A showed a significant difference in the d score for the Stages of Change in the Wellness group versus the Fitness Group (p=.0271). Further discussion of the results may suggest that students in the Wellness group had more social interaction with peers and their instructor and were able to focus on attaining their health behavior goals. Also, students in Wellness courses may have learned why they should balance their physical, social, and emotional dimensions in life and not just how to do so. Conversely, the focus of fitness based ceurses is primarily on the physical dimension.2031-01-0
The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in p... more The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in physical, health, and sport education. The text assists students in learning the designated content by providing reader-friendly, scholarly articles and letters that discuss the real issues in the field. Instructors are encouraged to use the articles to challenge students to think about how all of the dimensions of physical and health education connect to each other. The format of the text allows instructors to select and teach the content of the chapters in any order that meets the needs of their students and courses. Topics Covered include: The significance of physical education Effective teaching methods Means of motivating students Character education Assessment measurements Technology Gender issues & diversity Professional development Service-learning Adapted PE
Joperd the Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2006
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...
Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series, 2020
The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not uniqu... more The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not unique to the field of education; however, it is important to continue to challenge the status quo and provide a path for women to achieve equality and equity in the workplace. The following chapter will identify and discuss the importance of mentoring and sponsorship so that women pursuing education careers, novice women teachers, and women college, and university faculty and staff can actively and better position themselves to move into leadership positions and/or ensure a “seat at the table” in situations where decisions are made that affect their personal and professional lives.
UMI Dissertation Services eBooks, 2001
Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Auth... more Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two types of undergraduate physical education classes, Wellness and Fitness, on health behaviors of college students. More specifically, this study investigated pre-and post- changes in the students' Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, Processes of Change, exercise adherence, and physical health components (such as heart rate, body composition, body weight, and cardiorespiratory fitness). Due to inconsistencies with the Wellness and Fitness groups' curricula during the semester, this study ultimately examined only Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, and Processes of Change. Three questionnaires, Exercise Program and Stages of Change, Processes of Change, and Weight Preoccupation were administered to all one hundred and fifty six subjects, ranging in age from 18-35 years( mean age 21.2 ± 3 yrs.), in the Fitness and Wellness courses in the beginning of the Fall, 2000 Semester. A fourth questionnaire, a modified version of the original Stages of Change, was given at the end of the semester along with the same Processes of Change and weight preoccupation questionnaires given at the beginning of the semester. Subjects were also given a 4-month calendar to track their exercise done both inside and outside of class. A 3-Month Follow-up Stages of Change questionnaire was administered to all subjects by email and/or phone. A one way ANOV A showed a significant difference in the d score for the Stages of Change in the Wellness group versus the Fitness Group (p=.0271). Further discussion of the results may suggest that students in the Wellness group had more social interaction with peers and their instructor and were able to focus on attaining their health behavior goals. Also, students in Wellness courses may have learned why they should balance their physical, social, and emotional dimensions in life and not just how to do so. Conversely, the focus of fitness based ceurses is primarily on the physical dimension.2031-01-0
Routledge eBooks, Feb 3, 2022
Journal of physical education, recreation & dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May 1, 1995
The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in p... more The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in physical, health, and sport education. The text assists students in learning the designated content by providing reader-friendly, scholarly articles and letters that discuss the real issues in the field. Instructors are encouraged to use the articles to challenge students to think about how all of the dimensions of physical and health education connect to each other. The format of the text allows instructors to select and teach the content of the chapters in any order that meets the needs of their students and courses. Topics Covered include: The significance of physical education Effective teaching methods Means of motivating students Character education Assessment measurements Technology Gender issues & diversity Professional development Service-learning Adapted PE
The Power of Teacher Leaders, 2022
Social Justice and Putting Theory Into Practice in Schools and Communities, 2020
The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not uniqu... more The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not unique to the field of education; however, it is important to continue to challenge the status quo and provide a path for women to achieve equality and equity in the workplace. The following chapter will identify and discuss the importance of mentoring and sponsorship so that women pursuing education careers, novice women teachers, and women college, and university faculty and staff can actively and better position themselves to move into leadership positions and/or ensure a “seat at the table” in situations where decisions are made that affect their personal and professional lives.
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 2008
Adolescent girls are becoming less physically active and are experiencing more body image issues ... more Adolescent girls are becoming less physically active and are experiencing more body image issues compared to adolescent boys. Furthermore, adolescent girls maintain physical activity levels well below recommended guidelines, especially girls in urban environments. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an 8-week after-school educational curriculum, GoGirlGo!, and physical activity program on urban adolescent middle school girls’ attitudes toward physical activity and body image. Twenty-five girls ranging in age from 12 to 14 years of age (M = 12.34 years, SD = 2.1) were randomly placed into two groups: (a) GoGirlGo! intervention and physical activity, and (b) physical activity only. The GoGirlGo! group increased their attraction to physical activity and lowered scores in weight dissatisfaction and desire to be slim compared to the physical activity only group. Based on the data, the GoGirlGo! curriculum is effective in improving attitudes about physical activity and ...
The Ichper Sd Journal of Research in Health Physical Education Recreation Sport Dance, Apr 1, 2013
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that motivate women athletes to particip... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that motivate women athletes to participate in sport in Palestine and the motivational climate created by coaches and parents. Additionally, participants' commitment to sport was investigated as well as the social constraints that Palestinian women athletes face. Participants (n= 107) included women athletes who were members of the following sport federations: soccer, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and track and field.
Physical Educator, 2015
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical education supportive curricula an... more The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical education supportive curricula and technological devices, heart rate monitor (HRM) and pedometer (PED), on physical activity. A single subject ABAB research design was used to examine amount and level of participation in physical activity among 106 suburban 4th and 5th graders during physical education class. A curriculum, which was pedagogically centered on the use of the technological devices, was also developed and studied. Six children from each group and the physical education teacher were interviewed. The results of a One Way ANCOVA, pointed towards group differences between supportive curricula and technology for HRMs, PEDs and increased physical activity.
Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Auth... more Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston UniversityPLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two types of undergraduate physical education classes, Wellness and Fitness, on health behaviors of college students. More specifically, this study investigated pre-and post- changes in the students' Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, Processes of Change, exercise adherence, and physical health components (such as heart rate, body composition, body weight, and cardiorespiratory fitness). Due to inconsistencies with the Wellness and Fitness groups' curricula during the semester, this study ultimately examined only Stages of Change, weight preoccupation, and Processes of Change. Three questionnaires, Exercise Program and Stages of Change, Processes of Change, and Weight Preoccupation were administered to all one hundred and fifty six subjects, ranging in age from 18-35 years( mean age 21.2 ± 3 yrs.), in the Fitness and Wellness courses in the beginning of the Fall, 2000 Semester. A fourth questionnaire, a modified version of the original Stages of Change, was given at the end of the semester along with the same Processes of Change and weight preoccupation questionnaires given at the beginning of the semester. Subjects were also given a 4-month calendar to track their exercise done both inside and outside of class. A 3-Month Follow-up Stages of Change questionnaire was administered to all subjects by email and/or phone. A one way ANOV A showed a significant difference in the d score for the Stages of Change in the Wellness group versus the Fitness Group (p=.0271). Further discussion of the results may suggest that students in the Wellness group had more social interaction with peers and their instructor and were able to focus on attaining their health behavior goals. Also, students in Wellness courses may have learned why they should balance their physical, social, and emotional dimensions in life and not just how to do so. Conversely, the focus of fitness based ceurses is primarily on the physical dimension.2031-01-0
The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in p... more The Dimensions of Physical Education is an all-in-one reader that addresses important issues in physical, health, and sport education. The text assists students in learning the designated content by providing reader-friendly, scholarly articles and letters that discuss the real issues in the field. Instructors are encouraged to use the articles to challenge students to think about how all of the dimensions of physical and health education connect to each other. The format of the text allows instructors to select and teach the content of the chapters in any order that meets the needs of their students and courses. Topics Covered include: The significance of physical education Effective teaching methods Means of motivating students Character education Assessment measurements Technology Gender issues & diversity Professional development Service-learning Adapted PE
Joperd the Journal of Physical Education Recreation Dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2006
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2008
... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? ... more ... Address questions to Lori Head (208-282-2716 or headlori@ isu. ... University of Montana ??? Arts and Physical Education for Special Populations Johnnye Keglon, Adapted PE/Camp Thunderbird ??? Stress Reduction Intervention for Caregivers Rheba E. Vetter, Northwest Missouri ...