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- Title
Memories of Physical Education.
- Authors
Sidwell, Amy M.; Walls, Richard T.
- Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to explore college students' autobiographical memories of physical education (PE). Questionnaires were distributed to students enrolled in undergraduate Introduction to PE and Introduction to Communications courses. The 261 participants wrote about memories of PE. These students recalled events from Grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Memories were coded by using themes and activities. Positive and Negative Interpersonal Experiences were the most frequent themes for School of PE majors, and Positive and Negative Learning Experiences were the most frequent themes for non-School of PE majors. Additional themes included Injuries, Participant as Hero, and Embarrassment. Activities included Running/Track, Dodgeball, Basketball, and Bat/Ball Games. School of PE majors rated their memories of PE more pleasant than non-School of PE majors.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL education for college students; COLLEGE student attitudes; MEMORY research; PHYSICAL education for children; GAMES
- Publication
Physical Educator, 2014, Vol 71, Issue 4, p682
- ISSN
0031-8981
- Publication type
Article