James D Wyant
Biographic Data
| ID | 2398202 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James D Wyant |
| GIVEN NAMES | James D |
| FAMILY NAME | Wyant |
| SIGNATURE | WYANT J D |
| AFFILIATIONS | West Virginia University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8608-8685 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Strategies for classroom teachers to plan and implement structured physical activity in early childhood
Background The regular practice of physical activity in the context of early childhood education has multiple benefits on young children’s health, particularly with respect to physical/motor skills, cognitive and socioemotional development, and the acquisition of healthy habits. Particularly, the opportunities for structured physical activity allow young children to learn about their bodies in a diverse way, exploring their movement possibilities…
A mixed methods analysis of a yearlong intercultural competence curriculum strand
Background: In a published 2016 report, it was estimated that approximately 80% of public-school teachers identified as White (United States Department of Education 2016). The duality of the issue is that the diversity of the teacher workforce has improved since 1990 but lags in comparison to the increasing diversity of the student population [Gumber, C., and J. Beckhusen. 2022. “U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Mak…
Integrating an Online International Collaboration Into a Physical Education Teacher Education Program
As the K-12 student population becomes increasingly diverse, developing cultural competence is essential for educators, including physical education teachers. An online international collaboration is one way to address cultural competence in higher education. The purpose of this article is to discuss steps and suggestions for integrating an online international collaboration in a PETE program. The five steps to adopting such a collaboration withi…
Navigating the T.E.C.H.N.O.L.G.Y. Integration Landscape in Physical Education
Considering the interconnected nature of technology with teaching, teachers often encounter challenges in remaining current with the ever-changing technological landscape. Technology integration should address the needs of all teachers, including novice and experienced users, while considering diverse budgets and teaching situations. The Universal Design for Learning principles inspired the creation of a framework to prioritize inclusivity and su…
Selecting Content to Teach in High School Physical Education
This article proposes key considerations for high school physical education teachers when selecting curriculum content. Specifically, recommendations are provided relative to the school’s geographical context, available programs and opportunities within the community, the school’s resources and administrative support, and the learners and their interests. Additionally, some resources are presented to assist teachers in the decision-making process…
Promoting Motor Skill Development and Social-Emotional Learning among Preschoolers in Physical Education
The preschool years are essential for developing physically active lifestyles and social-emotional well-being. This article introduces the PASS (Physical Activity and Social Skills) physical education program, which identifies specific ways to develop fundamental motor skills, provide physical activity opportunities, and promote social-emotional learning among preschoolers. The program aims to meet the guidelines of SHAPE America’s Active Start (…
Where Do I Look? Finding Meaningful Resources for Assessment in Physical Education
Assessment in physical education encompasses evaluating skills across the psychomotor, cognitive and affective learning domains. Given assessment’s complex yet essential role in physical education (PE), practitioners need to access applicable information to assist them when conducting assessments. The purpose of this article is to outline a four-step process that practitioners can use to search for items relevant to assessment and teaching physic…
Practical Physical Educator Tools for Evaluating and Using App Accessibility Features
Students with disabilities may experience barriers to curriculum when inaccessible apps are incorporated into the classroom. To support physical educators, this report offers guidance on identifying (section I) and using (section II) app accessibility features within physical education classrooms. Example applications and resources are shared that will empower educators to evaluate and effectively integrate accessible apps within their own practi…
Elementary physical education teachers’ perceptions of socializing agents during the Covid-19 pandemic
The purpose of this study was to explore elementary physical education teachers’ perceptions toward prominent socializing agents (e.g. students, administrators, and parents/guardians) and related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 15 elementary physical education teachers participated in semi-structured interviews. Using conventional qualitative content analysis techniques, these themes were identified: (a) teachers' perceptions of …
Senate Bill 847
This study explored school administrators' perceptions and experiences in implementing S. 847 (NJ's recess law) in schools during the 2019-2020 school year. A total of 230 and 20 school administrators participated in Phase 1 (survey) and Phase 2 (semi-structured interviews) of the study. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interview data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. The Theoretical Domains Framework…
Developing Cultural Competence in Elementary Physical Education
The purpose of this article is to introduce a collaborative online international exchange unit for physical education called CULTURE (Cultural Unit of Learning To Understand, Respect, and Empathize). The cultural unit occurred in the Fall of 2019 between an elementary school in New Jersey, U.S., and two elementary schools near Tokyo, Japan
Delphi investigation of strategies to develop cultural competence in physical education teacher education
Background: The shifting demographics of the United States population remains a central challenge for the education sector. A pressing concern rests with the continued cultural gap that exists between a largely homogenous teacher labor force and an increasingly heterogeneous student population. Provided the longstanding existence of a cultural gap, there have been calls for scholars to identify strategies that could help current and future teache…
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Delphi investigation of strategies to develop cultural competence in physical education teacher education
Background: The shifting demographics of the United States population remains a central challenge for the education sector. A pressing concern rests with the continued cultural gap that exists between a largely homogenous teacher labor force and an increasingly heterogeneous student population. Provided the longstanding existence of a cultural gap, there have been calls for scholars to identify strategies that could help current and future teache…
Developing Cultural Competence in Elementary Physical Education
The purpose of this article is to introduce a collaborative online international exchange unit for physical education called CULTURE (Cultural Unit of Learning To Understand, Respect, and Empathize). The cultural unit occurred in the Fall of 2019 between an elementary school in New Jersey, U.S., and two elementary schools near Tokyo, Japan
Senate Bill 847
This study explored school administrators' perceptions and experiences in implementing S. 847 (NJ's recess law) in schools during the 2019-2020 school year. A total of 230 and 20 school administrators participated in Phase 1 (survey) and Phase 2 (semi-structured interviews) of the study. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and interview data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. The Theoretical Domains Framework…
Selecting Content to Teach in High School Physical Education
This article proposes key considerations for high school physical education teachers when selecting curriculum content. Specifically, recommendations are provided relative to the school’s geographical context, available programs and opportunities within the community, the school’s resources and administrative support, and the learners and their interests. Additionally, some resources are presented to assist teachers in the decision-making process…
Promoting Motor Skill Development and Social-Emotional Learning among Preschoolers in Physical Education
The preschool years are essential for developing physically active lifestyles and social-emotional well-being. This article introduces the PASS (Physical Activity and Social Skills) physical education program, which identifies specific ways to develop fundamental motor skills, provide physical activity opportunities, and promote social-emotional learning among preschoolers. The program aims to meet the guidelines of SHAPE America’s Active Start (…
Where Do I Look? Finding Meaningful Resources for Assessment in Physical Education
Assessment in physical education encompasses evaluating skills across the psychomotor, cognitive and affective learning domains. Given assessment’s complex yet essential role in physical education (PE), practitioners need to access applicable information to assist them when conducting assessments. The purpose of this article is to outline a four-step process that practitioners can use to search for items relevant to assessment and teaching physic…
Practical Physical Educator Tools for Evaluating and Using App Accessibility Features
Students with disabilities may experience barriers to curriculum when inaccessible apps are incorporated into the classroom. To support physical educators, this report offers guidance on identifying (section I) and using (section II) app accessibility features within physical education classrooms. Example applications and resources are shared that will empower educators to evaluate and effectively integrate accessible apps within their own practi…
Elementary physical education teachers’ perceptions of socializing agents during the Covid-19 pandemic
The purpose of this study was to explore elementary physical education teachers’ perceptions toward prominent socializing agents (e.g. students, administrators, and parents/guardians) and related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 15 elementary physical education teachers participated in semi-structured interviews. Using conventional qualitative content analysis techniques, these themes were identified: (a) teachers' perceptions of …
A mixed methods analysis of a yearlong intercultural competence curriculum strand
Background: In a published 2016 report, it was estimated that approximately 80% of public-school teachers identified as White (United States Department of Education 2016). The duality of the issue is that the diversity of the teacher workforce has improved since 1990 but lags in comparison to the increasing diversity of the student population [Gumber, C., and J. Beckhusen. 2022. “U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Mak…
Integrating an Online International Collaboration Into a Physical Education Teacher Education Program
As the K-12 student population becomes increasingly diverse, developing cultural competence is essential for educators, including physical education teachers. An online international collaboration is one way to address cultural competence in higher education. The purpose of this article is to discuss steps and suggestions for integrating an online international collaboration in a PETE program. The five steps to adopting such a collaboration withi…
Navigating the T.E.C.H.N.O.L.G.Y. Integration Landscape in Physical Education
Considering the interconnected nature of technology with teaching, teachers often encounter challenges in remaining current with the ever-changing technological landscape. Technology integration should address the needs of all teachers, including novice and experienced users, while considering diverse budgets and teaching situations. The Universal Design for Learning principles inspired the creation of a framework to prioritize inclusivity and su…
Strategies for classroom teachers to plan and implement structured physical activity in early childhood
Background The regular practice of physical activity in the context of early childhood education has multiple benefits on young children’s health, particularly with respect to physical/motor skills, cognitive and socioemotional development, and the acquisition of healthy habits. Particularly, the opportunities for structured physical activity allow young children to learn about their bodies in a diverse way, exploring their movement possibilities…
Psychology (12 works) · Pedagogy (11 works) · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport (8 works) · Mathematics education (6 works) · Physical education (6 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (6 works) · Medical education (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works)