CURRICULUM DIVERSITY AND YOUNG ADULT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: REFLECTIONS FROM HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Authors

  • Derrick Mears

Abstract

This study was to evaluate if exposure to a diverse curriculum in high school physical education had an impact on young adult physical activity. Students from two universities were surveyed concerning high school physical education content exposure and physical activity in four areas. By investigating relationships between content exposure and adult physical activity, documentation could be provided to assist in curriculum planning for high school physical education. Results indicated that individuals who completed courses with a diverse curriculum, containing activities from three or more of the content areas investigated, reported significantly higher levels of cardiovascular endurance and flexibility activities than individuals who completed courses containing fewer content areas. Results indicate that providing a diverse curriculum in high school physical education may contribute to greater levels of physical activity in young adults.

?

Downloads

Published

2008-10-26

Issue

Section

Articles