FOSTERING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Date
5-24-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Ryan Hubbard
Abstract
Physical educators work to inform their students about fitness and the importance of physical education for lifelong health. Physical education received less time as administrators admitted to cutting class time for core subjects. There has been a decrease in physical activity participation and an increase in obesity and cardiovascular diseases. This study sorted and analyzed the data from the participation motivation questionnaire, the physical education lesson questionnaire, heart rate monitors, and the self-perception on teaching styles. The data was broken down by grade level and gender. This study helped physical educators understand what motivated students aged 10–15, how technology could be used to enhance lessons, and which teaching styles were the most effective for middle school-aged students.