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Perceptions and evaluation of a physical activity program

Smith, Gene A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1351008920

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2012, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
This qualitative case study, conducted in the Midwestern United States, explored the perceptions of teachers at two different elementary schools as they implemented a physical activity program during the school day. The program engaged students in daily physical activity through brief, organized, structured physical exercise. Interviews and classroom observations uncovered six primary themes. There were differences between urban-suburban schools, primary-intermediate grades, gender, teacher participation and enthusiasm, relationships to other lessons, variety in music selections, student leadership, and combining singing or chanting with physical activity. Teacher perceptions and researcher observations reported a positive impact on student motivation, school climate, attitude, self-esteem, and energy for academic tasks. Through these themes a deeper understanding of program implementation was gained, and recommendations for future implementation were created.
Carla Edlefson, PhD (Advisor)
Cathryn Chappell, PhD (Committee Member)
Paul Milton, PhD (Committee Member)
Rosaire Ifedi, EdD (Committee Member)
146 p.
Education; Educational Evaluation; Health; Health Education; Physical Education; Public Health; Public Health Education; Recreation; School Administration; Teaching
physical activity; physical activity evaluation; physical activity program evaluation; physical activity perceptions

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  • Smith, G. A. (2012). Perceptions and evaluation of a physical activity program [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1351008920

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smith, Gene. Perceptions and evaluation of a physical activity program. 2012. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1351008920.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smith, Gene. "Perceptions and evaluation of a physical activity program." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1351008920

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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