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View article: Examining International Postgraduate Student Reflections of Intensive and Semester Modes of Delivery
Examining International Postgraduate Student Reflections of Intensive and Semester Modes of Delivery Open
This qualitative study examines the impact of the Victoria University Block Model® on international postgraduate students’ educational experiences, aiming to understand its influence on student engagement, satisfaction, and academic achiev…
View article: The role of teaching experience and year level in shaping pre-service PE teachers’ efficacy
The role of teaching experience and year level in shaping pre-service PE teachers’ efficacy Open
As education systems respond to rapid societal and technological change, physical education (PE) teachers are increasingly expected to adapt their practices to diverse student needs, curricular reforms, and inclusive learning environments.…
View article: Navigating Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education: Education Academics'Experiences with Active and Inquiry-Based Learning in Intensive Teaching
Navigating Pedagogical Innovation in Higher Education: Education Academics'Experiences with Active and Inquiry-Based Learning in Intensive Teaching Open
Active learning and inquiry-based learning in higher education foster critical thinking and engagement, preparing students to become lifelong learners and adaptable problem solvers. While intensive delivery modes often incorporate these pe…
View article: Outdoor education in Australian secondary schools – a domain evaluation
Outdoor education in Australian secondary schools – a domain evaluation Open
The domain of Outdoor Education within Australia has many definitions. These definitions have evolved over time, and often overlap depending on location and context. Therefore, definitions of Outdoor Education carry with them a diverse ran…
View article: Employer perspectives on the importance of help-seeking as a key skill of higher education graduates
Employer perspectives on the importance of help-seeking as a key skill of higher education graduates Open
This study investigates the importance of help-seeking skills among higher education graduates as perceived by employers. Through semi-structured interviews with 16 employers across various industries in Australia, the research identifies …
View article: Academic voices delivering intensive teaching in higher education: ‘What is really key’ for block model delivery?
Academic voices delivering intensive teaching in higher education: ‘What is really key’ for block model delivery? Open
This research addresses a significant literature gap by investigating academic perceptions of delivering intensive teaching in higher education, contextualised to Victoria University's (VU) Block Model®. Through semi-structured interviews …
View article: Relationships between pre-service teachers’ self-reported physical activity and their perceptions of physical education in early childhood teacher education
Relationships between pre-service teachers’ self-reported physical activity and their perceptions of physical education in early childhood teacher education Open
This study aimed to explore the relationships between Finnish early childhood pre-service teachers’ ( N = 274; aged 20–49; 92% female) self-reported physical activity (PA) and perceptions of their own enjoyment of schooltime physical educa…
View article: Design thinking in post-pandemic times
Design thinking in post-pandemic times Open
This chapter presents a case for updating design thinking (DT) methodologies to respond to the conditions of the pandemic. DT is a process for developing innovation that gained prominence in the 1990s and has potential to provide useful in…
View article: Theoretical Context for a Wakeful Prone and Vestibular Infant Movement Program to Support Early Infancy Motor Development
Theoretical Context for a Wakeful Prone and Vestibular Infant Movement Program to Support Early Infancy Motor Development Open
A growing awareness and encouragement of the need for infants to spend more awake time in the prone position suggests that the provision of information about infant movement activities that encourage and reassure parents and carers in unde…
View article: Teaching efficacy of undergraduate physical education students toward concepts in physical education
Teaching efficacy of undergraduate physical education students toward concepts in physical education Open
Introduction This study explored teaching efficacy for activities in physical education and how this efficacy relates to confidence and motivation in teaching physical education. Methods Students (n = 291, M age = 20.65 years, SD = 2.72) e…
View article: A systematic literature review of micro-credentials in higher education: a non-zero-sum game
A systematic literature review of micro-credentials in higher education: a non-zero-sum game Open
This systematic review examines academic literature published between 2012 and 2022 on micro-credential research and practices in higher education. A deductive analysis of empirical evidence from the 29 included articles offers insights in…
View article: A Real-world Examination of Progressive Imagery Delivery in Competitive Basketball
A Real-world Examination of Progressive Imagery Delivery in Competitive Basketball Open
Effective delivery of imagery training has been studied for some time. Recently, researchers have determined that, in some contexts, Progressive Imagery (PI), in which content is added to the imagery script in phases, can be more effective…
View article: Development and Initial Validation of the Confidence and Motivation to Teach Primary Physical Education Questionnaire
Development and Initial Validation of the Confidence and Motivation to Teach Primary Physical Education Questionnaire Open
This research describes the development and psychometric evaluation of the Confidence and Motivation to Teach Primary Physical Education Questionnaire (CMTPPEQ). Phase 1 involved questionnaire development and quantitative analysis of relia…
View article: The relationships among motivational climate, perceived competence, physical performance, and affects during physical education fitness testing lessons
The relationships among motivational climate, perceived competence, physical performance, and affects during physical education fitness testing lessons Open
Despite the prominence of fitness testing in school physical education (PE), there is a sparsity of research examining the antecedents of students’ affective experiences during fitness testing lessons. This study aimed to investigate the a…
View article: Finnish Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Perceived Competence in Early Childhood Physical Education
Finnish Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Perceived Competence in Early Childhood Physical Education Open
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers have a central role in supporting young children’s physical activity (PA) and overall development in the early years. However, the value of early childhood education teacher training (ECET…
View article: Contrasts in fitness, motor competence and physical activity among children involved in single or multiple sports
Contrasts in fitness, motor competence and physical activity among children involved in single or multiple sports Open
Study aim : While there is wide debate around specialization in one sport, there is a lack of information about fitness levels and motor competence of children participating in single or multiple sports. Material and methods : The study in…
View article: Finnish students’ enjoyment and anxiety levels during fitness testing classes
Finnish students’ enjoyment and anxiety levels during fitness testing classes Open
Background: Fitness testing is a commonly applied learning and teaching practice implemented in both secondary and elementary school physical education (PE). Many teachers believe that by using a variety of different tests, they are able t…
View article: Associations among Basic Psychological Needs, Motivation and Enjoyment within Finnish Physical Education Students.
Associations among Basic Psychological Needs, Motivation and Enjoyment within Finnish Physical Education Students. Open
The purpose of this study was to analyse the associations between basic psychological needs, motivational regulations and enjoyment within Finnish physical education (PE) students. The participants of the study were 260 Grade 5 students (M…
View article: The developmental patterns of 2x2 achievement goals and body mass index in young soccer players
The developmental patterns of 2x2 achievement goals and body mass index in young soccer players Open
The present study examined the developmental patterns of approach-avoidance goals and body mass index (BMI) in a sample of young soccer players. Participants were 652 Finnish competitive soccer players with a mean age of 11.49 in the begin…
View article: Fundamental movement skills in adolescents: Secular trends from 2003 to 2010 and associations with physical activity and <scp>BMI</scp>
Fundamental movement skills in adolescents: Secular trends from 2003 to 2010 and associations with physical activity and <span>BMI</span> Open
The aim of this study was to examine the secular trends in fundamental movement skills ( FMS ) among 15‐ to 16‐year‐old adolescents at 2 assessment points scheduled in 2003 and 2010 and to investigate the associations between FMS , physica…
View article: Absorption in Sport: A Cross-Validation Study
Absorption in Sport: A Cross-Validation Study Open
Absorption has been identified as readiness for experiences of deep involvement in the task. Conceptually, absorption is a key psychological construct, incorporating experiential, cognitive, and motivational components. Although, no operat…
View article: Differences in the motor coordination abilities among adolescent gymnasts, swimmers, and ice hockey players
Differences in the motor coordination abilities among adolescent gymnasts, swimmers, and ice hockey players Open
Purpose Motor coordination is proposed to be a relatively stable age-related construct, unlikely to be influenced by aligned experiential factors such as intensive sport-specific training. The purpose of the study is to investigate if ther…
View article: Effects of School-Based Physical Activity Program on Students’ Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Perceptions of Physical Competence
Effects of School-Based Physical Activity Program on Students’ Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Perceptions of Physical Competence Open
Background: The study examined the effects of school-based program on students’ self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical competence, and associated links to gender, grade, body mass index, and physical education as…
View article: Perceptions of Motivational Climate, Goal Orientations, and Light- to Vigorous-intensity Physical Activity Engagement of a Sample of Finnish Grade 5 to 9 Students
Perceptions of Motivational Climate, Goal Orientations, and Light- to Vigorous-intensity Physical Activity Engagement of a Sample of Finnish Grade 5 to 9 Students Open
International Journal of Exercise Science 9(3): 291-305, 2016. The aim of this study was the examination of relationships between children’s perceptions of motivational climate, goal orientation, and their engagement in light- to vigorous-…