Date of Award

1998

Degree Name

Physical Education

College

College of Education

Type of Degree

M.S.

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

R. Daniel Martin

Second Advisor

Steven R. Banks

Third Advisor

Sandra D. Parker

Abstract

How can we motivate our children to be active? This question has received significant attention in the past 20 years in our society and throughout the world. In days past, this question was not one of concern, as the children were working hard to help their families sustain their farms or businesses. Children often looked at their time away from family responsibilities as time to escape outdoors to play and have fun. Unfortunately, there has been a shift in our culture within the past 20 years towards a more sedentary type of lifestyle, embracing technology with all its time saving features and entertainment possibilities.

Subject(s)

Outdoor education -- Psychological aspects.

Motivation in education.

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