An Exploration of One Girl's Experiences in Elective Physical Education: Why Does She Continue?

Autor/inn/en	Gruno, Jennifer; Gibbons, Sandra
Titel	An Exploration of One Girl's Experiences in Elective Physical Education: Why Does She Continue?
Quelle	In: Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 62 (2016) 2, S.150-167 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1923-1857
Schlagwörter	Females; Elective Courses; Physical Education; Safety; Course Content; Self Esteem; Educational Environment; High School Students; Student Participation; Health; Enrollment Trends; Student Needs; Case Studies; Student Motivation; Educational Experience; Student Attitudes; Student Evaluation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Weibliches Geschlecht; Elective course; Wahlkurs; Körpererziehung; Sportunterricht; Sicherheit; Kursprogramm; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Gesundheit; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Schulische Motivation; Bildungserfahrung; Schülerverhalten; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung
Abstract	Participation in high school Physical Education (PE) contributes to the overall health of adolescents. However, many girls discontinue enrollment in PE as soon as the mandatory credits are met. Tailored PE courses designed to meet the needs and interests of girls may motivate them to continue participating in PE. This case study explored one girl's story of her past experiences in PE, as well as her current experiences in a tailored elective PE course. We explored how this girl's experiences with the course content, learning environment, and assessment affected her perceptions of PE. Findings emphasized the importance of variety within PE course content, a welcoming environment, fair and private assessment, and feelings of confidence, social safety, and competence for girls in PE. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	University of Alberta, Faculty of Education. 845 Education Centre South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-7941; Fax: 780-492-0236; Web site: http://www.ajer.ca/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01