Category: Research

In the last 20 years, required physical education in high schools has decreased dramatically. Statistics from 2018 indicate that only 52% of high school students take PE one day …

Mental toughness in sport can help coaches and athletes maintain consistency and motivation to achieve goals. And, especially at the high school level, coaches play a crucial role in …

To confront the challenges associated with contemporary education, a growing number of K-12 schools are adopting a Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) framework where educators work collaboratively and interdependently with …

As an exercise physiologist, I’ve conducted a lot of research over the years. In 2017, I began investigating the latest safety information about various children’s activities such as weightlifting …

Now that physical education is identified as part of a student’s “well-rounded education” in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), physical educators have the opportunity to enhance the status …

The concept of inclusive physical education — teaching students with disabilities in general physical education settings — and the practical considerations of implementing effective instructional strategies that benefit all …

With an increased emphasis on standardized test scores, non-tested subjects — such as physical education — experience cuts in both class time and budget. Now more than ever, it …

For several decades, P-12 physical education has suffered from a lack of expectations for significant learning outcomes and has been referred to as an extracurricular or academically soft subject …

The 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth reported that only 24% of US youth ages 6 to 17 meet the national recommendation of 60 minutes …

The majority of K-12 students fail to meet national recommendations for physical activity – and there is a growing focus on increasing movement during the school day. Successful programs …