Secondary Physical Education

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the (1) multi-activity, (2) sports education, (3) social responsibility, (4) fitness, (5) lifelong physical activity and (6) eclectic models for secondary physical education. The author points out that that it is critical that the physical education instructor team with the community to procure the equipment and other resources, especially for urban schools. The paper proposes that the ideal secondary physical education curriculum is a combination of several of the models and recognizes the importance of community participation in the development of physical education initiatives.

Table of Contents:
Objective
Background
Curriculum Models for Secondary Physical Education
Multi-Activity Model
Sports Education Model
Social Responsibility Model
Fitness Model
Lifelong Physical Activity Model
Eclectic Model
Meeting the Call for Equipment and Technology Needs
Proposed Physical Education Model

From the Paper:

"The fifth model is the Lifelong Physical Activity Model which has as its focus assisting students to "find physical activities they like and will do for the remainder of their lives." Within the framework of this model students are able to focus on the activities they like best and to become skilled through practice at these activities. These activities include individual and dual activities. Stated in relation to this model is that "Besides becoming skillful in a number of lifetime activities students must develop self-confidence for activities (self-efficacy) and self-esteem if they are to acquire lifelong activity habits.""

Sample of Sources Used:

• Boss, Suzie (2000) "Gym Class Renaissance: In the New PE Every Kid Can Succeed, Not Just the Jocks" Online available at: http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/fall_00/renaissance.html.
• Standards for Advanced Programs in Physical education Teacher Education (2001) National Association for Sport and Physical Education An Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. . Online available at: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/standards_advanced.pdf.
• From Bocci To Buka Ball (2001) Northwest Education Magazine Vol. 6, No.1 Online available at: http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/fall_00/snapshot1.html
• Standard 8: Collaboration, Reflection, Leadership and Professionalism (2001) Standards for Advanced Programs in Physical education Teacher Education (2001) National Association for Sport and Physical Education An Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. . Online available at: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/standards_advanced.pdf.
• Siedentop, Daryl (2004) Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport 6th Ed. Ohio State University. McGraw Hill.

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