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Welcome to the Research In Action section of PE Central. In this section, we share practical and innovative research findings in a user friendly manner. Please note that in almost all instances to gain access to these articles you will have to go to the library or get the original journal from the publisher. Our PE Journals page should be helpful for that task.

Individual Articles
Allen, R. (2002). Using assessment data to monitor physical education programs. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 73 (8), 25-31.
Block, M., Lieberman, L., & Connor-Kuntz, F. (1998). Authentic assessment in adapted physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 69(3), 48-55.
Cruz, L. & Peterson, S. (2002). Reporting assessment results to parents Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 73 (8), 20-24.
DeJong, G. & Kokinakis, C.L. & Kuntzleman, C. (2002). The role of assessment in meeting the NASPE physical education content standards. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 73(7), 22-25 .
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Doering, N. (2000). Measuring student understanding with a videotape performance assessment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 71 (7), 47-51.
Graham, G. (1992). Assessing children's motor skills and attitudes. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 3 (3), 1, 3-5.
Hensley, L. (1997). Alternative assessment for physical education. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 68(7), 19-24.
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Jeffries, S., Jefferies, T., & Mustain, W. (1997). Why assess in PE? PE Central Web site [Online].
Kim, So-Yeun. (2009). Assessing Physical Activity Levels of Students with Disabilities in Physical Education Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 80 (3) , 3-4.
Kottke, J. (2001). Students' reactions to written test item rebuttals Journal of Instructional Psychology, 28 (4), 256-260.
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Lambert, L.T. (1998). This too shall pass- or will it? Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance , 69(1), 13-14.
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Martin, J., Hodges-Kulinna, P., & Cothran, D. (2002). Motivating students through assessment Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 73 (8), 18-19.
Melograno, V. J. (1997). Integrating assessment into physical education teaching. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 68(7), 34-37.
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Oslin, J., Mitchell, M., & Griffin, L. (1998). Game performance assessment instrument (GPAI): Development and preliminary validation.  Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 17, 231-243.
Scheiemer, S. (1996). Efficient and effective assessment techniques. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 67(9), 26-28.
Scheiemer, S. (1999). Managing assessment data: The big issue. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 10 (3), 23-24.
Veal, M. (1992). The role of assessment in secondary physical education: A pedagogical view. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 63 (7), 88-92.
Welk, G. & Wood, K. (2000). Physical activity assessments in physical education: A practical review of instruments and their use in the curriculum. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 71(1), 30-40.
Journal Features
(September 1997). Feature articles on Alternative Assessment. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Vol. 68, No. 7.
(March/April 1995). Feature articles on Alternative Assessment. Strategies, Vol. 8, No. 6.
(January 2000). Feature articles on Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Vol. 71, No. 1.
(November 1998). Special feature on Assessment Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9.
(November 1998). Special feature on Assessment. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 9.
(May 1997). Special feature on assessment. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Vol. 8.
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