Promoting the 50 Million Strong Agenda through Sport Education

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Title: Promoting the 50 Million Strong Agenda through Sport Education
Language: English
Authors: Hastie, Peter (ORCID 0000-0002-3727-6006), Boyd, Korey (ORCID 0000-0002-9566-6299), Ward, Jeffery Kurt (ORCID 0000-0002-8198-2063), Stringfellow, Andy (ORCID 0000-0001-9233-9201)
Source: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 2020 91(8):8-14.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2020
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Athletics, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Knowledge Level, Program Effectiveness, Teamwork, Exercise, Competition, Elementary Education
DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2020.1798306
ISSN: 0730-3084
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide information on how to teach a Sport Education fitness season with the intent to improve students' physical activity, fitness development, and health-related fitness knowledge as to work towards achieving SHAPE America's goal of 50 Million strong. Readers are provided with a daily lesson schedule, detailed information on each lesson, and figures on how to set up three different fitness challenges. Also included are notes that provide helpful tips to ensure trouble-free implementation of the season. This season has been tested in schools and the results showed significant improvements in health-related fitness knowledge and fitness tests, as well as the number of students reaching various healthy fitness zones.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1274871
Database: ERIC
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