The Shape of the Nation Report (2010) concluded that at least 22 states allow required physical education credits to be earned through online physical education courses. Moreover, Florida Virtual School's (FLVS) Personal Fitness course is now used in over 25 states and at least14 countries. While there are incredible growth rates and projected increased enrollments, there is a healthy skepticism among the physical education profession about virtual physical education (VPE). Current literature does not shed much light into VPE, and until more is known the skeptics will continue to have reason to doubt this method of learning. If designed and implemented appropriately, VPE may serve as an alternative appropriate method of instruction. It may promote relevance and positive attitudes for students. This method could match one's learning style that prefers independent and self-paced curriculum combined with the flexibility to achieve appropriate physical education learning tasks (NAPSE, 2007). This study explored the characteristics of VPE students (n=19,994) enrolled in FLVS physical education for the school year 2008-2009. Archived student records and surveys provided for a description of characteristics, demographics, learning preferences, learning experiences, and achievement levels of bo 05 for each test. Results for this study provided initial findings with regard to the students of VPE at FLVS and revealed significant differences between completers and noncompleters. This research continued to build the groundwork for this understudied area. Areas of interest were illuminated and directions for future studies are given for empirical design-based research. Moreover, administrators and practitioners of VPE will be more equipped with data driven information for guidance in programmatic decisions. / A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Sport Management, Recreation Management, and Physical Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / Summer Semester, 2010. / June 25, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references. / Susan Lynn, Professor Directing Dissertation; Elizabeth Jakubowski, University Representative; Thomas Ratliffe, Committee Member; Stacey Rutledge, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_253431 |
| Contributors | Mosier, Brian Allen (authoraut), Lynn, Susan (professor directing dissertation), Jakubowski, Elizabeth (university representative), Ratliffe, Thomas (committee member), Rutledge, Stacey (committee member), Department of Sport Management (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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