Elementary Physical Education Teachers Program Evaluation

Elementary Physical Education Teachers Program Evaluation

Principal Investigator: Linda J. Peñaloza, Ph.D.
Start and End Dates: August 2005 - June 2007
Sources of Funding: New Mexico Public Education Department, School and Family Support Bureau

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) received funding from a state appropriation to fund a project designed to enhance physical activity and physical education in elementary schools around the state. The funding has been used to hire new physical education teachers in more than 30 elementary schools, and to provide training for these programs. The PED has contracted with UNM/CHPDP to conduct an evaluation to demonstrate effectiveness of this program in participating schools.

UNM/CHPDP has designed an evaluation to be conducted during the school year.

The evaluation consists of surveys administered to the students in a sample of 5th grade classes, their parents, their classroom teachers, and their school principals. The surveys include questions concerning attitudes towards physical activity, active play, and general school climate.

For additional information about this project, please contact Linda Peñaloza, (505) 272-4462 or lpenaloza@salud.unm.edu.


Final Evaluation Report: Elementary Physical Education in NM, 2006-07	pdf (220 k)