A systematic review of integrative practices in physical education (2009–2018). (2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Griffo, Janelle M.; Hodges-Kulinna, Pamela; Marttinen, Risto Harri Juhani; Battistella, Silvia
• Is Part Of: International journal of educational research. Volume 104(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020
• Subjects: Integration -- Scholarly publishing -- Physical education -- Academics -- Educational change; Education -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; Curriculum evaluation -- Periodicals; Education -- Periodicals; Program Evaluation -- Periodicals; Éducation -- Évaluation -- Périodiques; Programmes d'études -- Evaluation -- Périodiques; Éducation -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Curriculum evaluation; Education -- Evaluation; Periodicals; 370.72
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2020.101689
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0883-0355

Abstract

Highlights: Forty-five integrative physical education studies were established for 2009–2018. Technology was integrated most frequently, and art was integrated zero times. Knowledge assessments and physical activity tracking were largely lacking. An increase in publications found for Math and English language arts integration. An increase in research from around the world of integrative physical education. Abstract: The purpose of this systematic literature review was to provide a holistic analysis of the empirical research surrounding the integration of other content areas (e.g., math, science) into physical education class settings for the years 2009–2018. The systematic analysis took a three-phased approach: (a) extensive search, (b) researcher negotiations of coding classifications, and (c) analyzing results. Forty-five studies were established, showing technology integrated most frequently throughout the literature. There was a steady increase in publishing trends for 2010–2017, except in 2018. Additional findings reveal that most studies in this review did not utilize knowledge assessments or physical activity tracker measures. These measures are essential when integrating outside content into physical education to provide evidence of outcomes for both fields.