Special Resource Material Developed by the Center


Title: Student Perceptions of School Physical Education Programs (Information Resource)

Description: School-based physical education (PE) programs remain controversial. Advocates for such programs are well-intentioned. Opponents continue to have concerns. What do students have to say? Some are positive; others feel negatively affected by such programs. Here’s a sample of research findings on students’ perceptions and a brief description of what advocates stress and schools do.

Access at:   http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/physed.pdf