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- Title
An Analysis of State Physical Education Policies.
- Authors
McCullick, Bryan A.; Baker, Thomas; Tomporowski, Phillip D.; Templin, Thomas J.; Lux, Karen; Isaac, Tiffany
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze state school-based physical education (SBPE) policies' text and the resulting legal implications. A textualist approach to the legal method of Statutory Interpretation framed the data analysis. Findings revealed the difficulty of determining with clarity a majority of PE statutes and it is probable that based on current wording, courts could not play a role in interpreting these statutes, thus leaving interpretation to educational authorities. Significant variability of how authorities interpret statutes increases the challenge of consistent interpretation or adherence to the NASPE Guidelines for Quality Physical Education and whether meaningful policy study can be conducted to determine if SBPE makes an impact.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL education -- Law &; legislation; COORDINATED school health programs; STUDENT health; DATA analysis; PHYSICAL activity; EDUCATION policy
- Publication
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2012, Vol 31, Issue 2, p200
- ISSN
0273-5024
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jtpe.31.2.200