Research Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1996 - Dr. Stirling McDowell ...

Students enjoy themselves on the ski slopes.RecommendationsFrom their work, Avery, Goddard and Humbert offer the following recommendations:• Provide opportunities for students “to have a voice” in physical education programs,e.g., offer input around choice of activities.• Review existing programs to determine if the curriculum and teaching practices aremeeting the goals of physical education and meeting the needs of students, e.g., reviewthe repetition of traditional activities in compulsory classes while lifetime activities aresaved for optional classes.• Recognize the importance to young women of having fun and that fun often meansbeing physically active, e.g., provide opportunities for less organized and lead-upgames and for non-traditional activities.• Review the emphasis placed on skill development through drills and repetitions, e.g.,consider teaching skills in game-like situations to increase participation.• Work on developing an “inclusive” environment in physical education so all studentsfeel they belong and play an important role in the class.• Recognize the importance of student choice in the pursuit and attainment of personalfitness, e.g., provide a variety of aerobic exercises (exercise bike, stepper, step aerobics).Learning from Practice 19