PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN URBAN SCHOOLS: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Authors

  • Sara Flory University of south of florida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/1982-8918.96230

Keywords:

Urban area. Physical education. Teaching. Students.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to provide a critical review of the literature related to pedagogy of physical education in urban schools using culturally sustaining pedagogy as a lens. Data was collected via keyword searches, table of contents searches in three U.S.-based journals, and additional references from retrieved articles. The sample included 54 studies which were analyzed in depth and coded for various factors. The findings provide descriptive statistics about the literature, as well as three major themes highlighting cultural relevance in PE, urban student resistance to traditional curriculum, and urban PE to address deficits. The discussion suggests “loving critiques” that could apply to the field of PE, especially in urban contexts. 

 

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Author Biography

Sara Flory, University of south of florida

Sara Barnard Flory is an Associate Professor of Physical Education. She received her doctorate from Wayne State University, where she completed her studies in Teaching in Secondary Education with an emphasis on physical education and health.  Sara received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Movement Science and Athletic Training from the University of Michigan in 2000 and a Master’s degree from Wayne State in 2005.

During her graduate studies, Sara worked as a graduate research assistant for two large-scale grant programs, the Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative, and Generation with Promise. Both of these programs focused on improving health and physical education programs in urban public schools.

Her research interests have to do with the role of culture in physical education and physical activity. Specifically, Sara is interested in evaluating and developing culturally competent curriculum models, school-based health initiatives, and preparing teachers for culturally diverse school settings.

Sara’s teaching responsibilities include secondary instructional design and content courses, internship experiences, as well as teaching in the master’s program in physical education.

 

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Published

2019-11-16

How to Cite

FLORY, S. PEDAGOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN URBAN SCHOOLS: A CRITICAL REVIEW. Movimento, [S. l.], v. 25, p. e25067, 2019. DOI: 10.22456/1982-8918.96230. Disponível em: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/Movimento/article/view/96230. Acesso em: 11 may. 2025.

Issue

v. 25, jan./dez. 2019

Section

Focus #1

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