Graduate Theses

Date of Award

4-2005

Document Type

Research Project Report

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Kinesiology

Supervisory Committee Chair

Patricia Sherblom, Ph.D.

Second Advisor

James Eldridge, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Lois Hale, Ph.D.

Abstract

The current study investigated activity preferences of elementary-age students. It was hypothesized that gender differences would exist, with boys preferring competitive activities and girls preferring more cooperative activities. The results proved a significant relationship did exist between male students and activity type, as nearly 80 % of male students preferred competitive or elimination games over fitness and cooperative games. There was no significant relationship, however, between female students and activity type, as females didn’t show a preference between the two activity types. The present study also provides practical information for those physical educators wishing to avoid being gender-biased when designing and implementing their physical education lessons and programs.

Comments

GV443.G75 2005

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