319 Memories of Physical Education

Thursday, April 2, 2009: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Tampa Convention Center: 14
NASPE/Research/Social Sciences
Speakers: Amy M. Sidwell, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV; and Richard T. Walls, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
The purpose of this presentation is to describe a research study in which adults' memories of physical education in Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, and Grades 9-12 were examined. Adults wrote about their memories of physical education in each of these grade levels, and memories were coded according to primary themes, secondary themes, and context. A description of research methodology and findings will be provided. Researchers and physical education teacher educators will find this presentation salient.