Effectiveness of the Sport Education Fitness Model on Fitness Levels, Knowledge, and Physical Activity

Presenters/Authors

Andrew Hansen, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public HealthFollow
Tony Pritchard, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Shot Scarboro, Claxton Middle School
Irina Melnic, Georgia Southern University

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

10-28-2015

Abstract or Description

The sport education model (SEM) is designed not only for traditional sports, but for any activity taught in physical education. Research investigating the impact of the SEM has mainly been conducted on traditional sports. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in fitness levels content knowledge, physical activity levels, and participants’ perceptions following the implementation of the sport education fitness model (SEFM) at a high school. Results will highlight the impact of the SEFM.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Society of Health and Physical Educators Annual Conference (SHAPE)

Location

Atlanta, GA

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Andrew, Tony Pritchard, Shot Scarboro, Irina Melnic. 2015. "Effectiveness of the Sport Education Fitness Model on Fitness Levels, Knowledge, and Physical Activity." Department of Health Policy and Community Health Faculty Presentations. Presentation 106.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/hpmb-facpres/106