Gender in Physical Education

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The purpose of this research proposal is an evaluation of the gender issues and problems that arise in physical education classes in middle school. The writer explains that the research will focus on the impact well rounded physical education has on middle school students, while particularly aspiring to answer the following questions: (1) what gender issues currently exist in physical education at the middle school level, (2) are boys and girls presented the same opportunities in middle school phys-ed, and (3) what changes might be made to resolve these issues based on past practice and current knowledge.

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"There is some evidence suggesting that girls are participating more in middle school athletic programs, however there is also an ample body of evidence suggesting that there are still many barriers to this participation including perceptions that "girls with talent in athletics are considered tomboyish" (Olasov & Ryan, 2000:37). There are numerous factors that can negatively impact girls full participation in activities "including stereotyping from parents, teachers and even coaches", and lack of awareness among this same group of the potential social, emotional, physical and cognitive benefits physical education has to offer (Olasov & Ryan, 2000: 37)."

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