
Physical Education and Health

A Chat with Rebekah Johnson, author of Physical Education...
An interview with Rebekah Johnson, MSE, department chair and an assistant professor in the exercise and sport science department at Carthage College Creating a climate of openness and understanding is a value that Rebekah Johnson...

The Game Sense Model in Physical Education
By Ray Breed and Michael Spittle Teachers have been using tactical and game-based teaching approaches, including models such as teaching games for understanding (TGFU) and game sense, for years. In 2011, we developed our version...

Teach the Benefits of MVPA to Youth
By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans report recommends that children and youth perform 60 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily. The report further...

Physical Activity Report Card
By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University In an earlier blog I wrote about the health benefits of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for youth. Youth who meet national MVPA guidelines reap many health benefits....

Exercise Intensity and Enjoyment: A Trade-Off
By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University The dropout rate for adults who begin a new physical activity is known to be relatively high. As many as 50 percent drop out within the first six months....