Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: Recommendations for Physical Education Teacher Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-13-2018
Abstract
Comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) aim to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles among school-age children and adolescents. Physical educators are highly qualified individuals taking on the role of certified physical activity leaders. Physical education teacher education (PETE) programs should consider preparing physical educators with sufficient knowledge and skills to implement a CSPAP and to foster physically literate individuals. This article describes the competencies needed for physical educators to implement CSPAP and synthesizes strategies and recommendations for infusing CSPAP concepts into PETE programs.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
First Page
11
Last Page
18
Recommended Citation
Zhang, X., Gu, X., Zhang, T., Keller, J., & Chen, S. (2018). Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: Recommendations for Physical Education Teacher Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 89 (5), 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2018.1440268