Date of Award
12-1991
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Human Performance and Health Education
First Advisor
Dr. Mary L. Dawson
Second Advisor
Dr. Debra Berkey
Third Advisor
Dr. Roger Zabik
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study investigated the emphasis placed on health-related fitness in Michigan's secondary school physical education system. Information for this study was gathered from questionnaires. A total of 707 questionnaires was sent out, with 421 returned, representing a response rate of 59%. Analyzed variables included: (a) psychomotor, (b) cognitive, (c) socio-economic, (d) frequency, (e) geographical regions, (f) class size, (g) faculty, (h) public/private education, (i) facilities, and (j) evaluation tests. Statistical analyses included percentages, frequencies, and chi squares.
The findings from this study indicated that only two variables, (c) socioeconomic, and (j) evaluation, had a significant effect on fitness education. It was concluded that the lower the socioeconomic status, the lower the cognitive emphasis on health related physical fitness. For evaluation, it was found that schools using some form of evaluation tool provided a greater cognitive emphasis on health related physical fitness topics.
Recommended Citation
Salmon, D. Robert, "An Analysis of Health Related Fitness Practices in the Michigan Secondary School Physical Education Curriculum" (1991). Masters Theses. 1021.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1021