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Rationale for the Essential Components of Physical Education
Shannon L Michael1, Carly Wright2, Amelia Mays Woods3
1National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|January 19, 2021
Summary
Systematic reviews on essential physical education components like curriculum and assessment are crucial. Understanding these elements supports lifelong physical activity and student health.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Public Health
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Physical education is vital for student health and lifelong physical activity.
- Essential components of physical education require systematic review for effective implementation.
- National frameworks like the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program aim to enhance physical education and activity.
Observation:
- Four research teams from Doctoral Physical Education Teacher Education programs conducted systematic reviews.
- The PRISMA guidelines were used for the systematic review process.
- The Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program framework supports essential physical education components.
Findings:
- This article provides the rationale for systematic reviews on key physical education components.
- It outlines the role of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in supporting these components.
- The article highlights expectations and historical context for physical education components.
Implications:
- Understanding the implementation of these components is vital for improving student physical education.
- This work lays the foundation for promoting lifelong physical activity and health.
- The findings support evidence-based practices in physical education teacher education.
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