Physical Education in the Middle School

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Discusses pre-adolescent diversity, curriculum, pedagogic content of physical education programs. Physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of pre-adolescents. Goal of physical education programs & approaches to achieving goal. Types of desirable curriculum & examples. Case study example. Teaching of social beliefs, behaviors & conformity in addition to physical fitness (hidden curriculum).

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"Physical Education in the Middle School


Review of The Literature
Introduction
This review of the literature regarding physical education in the middle school will include the following relevant topics: pre adolescent diversity, curriculum evaluation, pedagogic content, the case study example, and the hidden curriculum.


Pre Adolescent Diversity
The middle school, developed around 30 years ago, was designed for the young adolescent, who was not ready for the impersonal climate found in the high school environment. The nature of this situation comes with difficulties that are yet to be resolved. Placek (1992) visited four middle schools and found that teachers and principles are still searching and struggling..."

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