Changes in K-12 physical education programs from 2001 to 2006.
In this study, we investigated the changes in physical education programs from 2001 to 2006 based on an analysis of data reported in The Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA (National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 2006). Means and standard deviations for numeric variables in the reports were computed, and percentages were calculated for the categorical variables. The data indicated a significant increase from 2001 to 2006 in establishing state physical education standards. Mandated class size at all educational levels and required physical education units for high school graduation remained the same. The requirement for physical education assessment and mandated fitness testing did not increase significantly. Furthermore, there was no significant improvement in state regulations.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Texas-Austin, College of Education, 78712, USA. xk93@mail.utexas.edu
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Keating
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Lambdin
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Harrison
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Dauenhauer
D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000639:trends*; D012574:Schools; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States