Ferman Konukman
Biographic Data
| ID | 6843075 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ferman Konukman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ferman |
| FAMILY NAME | Konukman |
| SIGNATURE | KONUKMAN F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Twitter (United States) |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9508-8874 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A Dynamic Platform for Interactive Brain Breaks for Children
Today's educators are searching for various strategies to support the health and well-being of students. Brain breaks stand out as a way to help students be more active during the school day and also recharge mentally during class. This article describes the use of a dynamic online platform called Brain Breaks®, which features interactive videos that PE teachers and other educators can use with their students
Six Basic Principles and Steps for Teaching Pilates Exercises in Physical Education
Considering the health, well-being, and physical development priorities embedded in the objectives of the physical education curriculum in schools, this article describes the educational benefits of using Pilates within the school setting and provides six principles and teaching steps for teaching Pilates exercises
Integrative Watsu Teaching Strategies to Foster Adaptive Mastery of Coaches and Enhance Aquatic Skills in Children With Diverse Abilities
Physical activities are essential for their overall health and development, yet children with disabilities often face numerous barriers that hinder their participation. Aquatic therapeutic activities, particularly WATSU®, present a viable option for supporting children with varying abilities
Key Considerations for Teaching Aquatic Activities to Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Due to the increased drowning risk for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their inclusion in specialized aquatic skills programs is essential. This article provides teaching tips and reminders for teaching aquatic activities to children with ASD
Using Exergaming for Teaching Children With Autism in Physical Education
This article aims to provide physical education teachers with tips to help them become more effective in catering to the needs of students with ASD by using innovative program options such as exergaming
Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Health and Physical Education
This article provides insight into the origin of AI, explores current research into the application of AI in HPE, and presents interdisciplinary research to provide practical and effective strategies for teachers
Teaching Walking in Physical Education
This article explores the value of teaching walking within the context of PE. It delves into the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects of walking instruction, highlighting its multifaceted benefits for individuals across the lifespan
Turkish Physical Education Teachers’ Use of Technology
The purpose of this study was to determine Turkish physical education (PE) teachers’ level of technological innovation use and attitudes regarding their applications and diffusion. This study consisted of 678 Turkish PE teachers. In total, 265 (39.1%) of the PE teachers were female, and 413 (60.9%) were male. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used in this study. “The Applying and Diffusing Technological Innovations Scale for Teach…
Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities During Planned Active Breaks in Schools
Considering that global physical activity levels in young children continue to decline, planned breaks during the school day provide a unique opportunity to promote the importance of physical activity while also increasing student engagement in movement activities. This article provides information on the benefits of and recommendations for active breaks. Other Information Published in: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance License: h…
Implementing Effective Lesson Closures in Physical Education
A lesson closure is a teaching and learning activity used to end a lesson and should be a key teaching component in the daily lesson plan. This article provides practical tips for implementing effective lesson closures
Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities in the Classroom to Support Student Well-Being and Learning
Physical activity programs during the school day prevent students from being sedentary. One of the environments where students spend the most time during the school day is the classroom. The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions for how students can participate in physical activity during the school day in the classroom environment
Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Warm-Up Drills in Physical Education
The warm-up is the most important part of the physical education classes, where the student’s interest and attention are drawn and motivated towards the lesson purpose. However, many physical education teachers do not give enough attention to the beginning and warm-up part of the lesson when planning their lessons. Faigenbaum & McFarland (2007) stated that warm-up activities help prepare students for dynamic activities and increase their lesson t…
The Aquatic Watsu® Therapy Program Improves the Quality of Life of an Adult Male with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Case Report
The purpose of this single case study was to investigate the effects of the WATSU training program (WTP) on 21 years old male with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study used a high level of individual and structured interventions to improve the underperforming adaptive functioning areas like social and academic skills in ASD. The individualized intervention of WTP was completed in five days using critical verbal and bodily language, techn…
Teaching Plyometric Soccer Drills to Children
One of the advantages of plyometric training is providing both variability and overload to a training program. Plyometric training provides a good combination of drills between resistance and speed training. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to provide practical and developmentally appropriate examples of plyometric soccer drills for children
Enhancing Students’ Learning of Social Inclusion in Team Activities Through Physical Education
"Enhancing Students’ Learning of Social Inclusion in Team Activities Through Physical Education." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(1), p. 63
Teaching Core Training Exercises for Children During Covid-19
Due to COVID-19, children have not been able to go to school and move enough since March 2020. In this process, the measures taken such as the prolongation of the stay at home, social isolation, and quarantine caused children to delay their physical activities and stay away from these activities. As a result, this may have caused weakness in the musculoskeletal system of the children. Therefore, children can be given simple and applicable core ex…
Does resilience in physical education promote protective factors to alter responses of secondary school students toward stressors
"Does resilience in physical education promote protective factors to alter responses of secondary school students toward stressors?." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92(5), p. 64
Structuring Physical Activity for Children with Autism
The aim of this study is to provide tips on environmental regulation in physical activity programs for teachers, trainers, and educators working with individuals with ASD
Teaching Online Physical Education
COVID-19 has changed the face of education. Even before the pandemic, the increasing prevalence of online programs and institutions in higher education has challenged the perception of the traditional model. Before the mandatory shift to virtual rather than face-to-face instruction, many argued online programs were inadequate compared to their “brick and mortar” counterparts. The current pandemic has forced not only K–12 schools but also those in…
Teaching Strategies for Physical Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article provides tips for physical educators to continue teaching during restrictions put in place by COVID-19
Effects of knowledge of results feedback on more accurate versus less accurate trials on intrinsic motivation, self-confidence and anxiety in volleyball serve
Feedback has been shown to influence the extent and rate of learning. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of Knowledge of Results (KR) on more accurate trials versus KR on less accurate trials on intrinsic motivation, self-confidence and anxiety changes. Participants were 60 female students with a mean age of 16 years (SD = 0.4). Participants practiced volleyball serve task in 4 session (each session included 6 blocks and …
Introduction to World Taekwondo Peace Corps
Effects of Marginalization on School Physical Education Programs
The purpose of this research was to examine the causes of marginalization in Physical Education (PE) and to examine how PE teachers can counter the effects of this marginalization. Therefore, a recent literature review was conducted for the purpose of investigating the effects of marginalization. Four studies addressed feelings of burnout among PE teachers, including isolation, lack of equipment, and lack of space. Three research articles address…
Selim Sırrı Tarcan
Selim Sırrı Tarcan: a Pioneer in the Development of Physical Education and Sports in Turkey Selim Sırrı Tarcan was one of the most important significant figures of modern physical education teacher education in Turkey. He played a crucial role in the organization of physical education and sports in schools and Olympic Games in Turkey. Tarcan served as a soldier, physical educator and director of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Tarcan also wr…
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Selim Sırrı Tarcan
Selim Sırrı Tarcan: a Pioneer in the Development of Physical Education and Sports in Turkey Selim Sırrı Tarcan was one of the most important significant figures of modern physical education teacher education in Turkey. He played a crucial role in the organization of physical education and sports in schools and Olympic Games in Turkey. Tarcan served as a soldier, physical educator and director of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Tarcan also wr…
Effects of Marginalization on School Physical Education Programs
The purpose of this research was to examine the causes of marginalization in Physical Education (PE) and to examine how PE teachers can counter the effects of this marginalization. Therefore, a recent literature review was conducted for the purpose of investigating the effects of marginalization. Four studies addressed feelings of burnout among PE teachers, including isolation, lack of equipment, and lack of space. Three research articles address…
Introduction to World Taekwondo Peace Corps
Structuring Physical Activity for Children with Autism
The aim of this study is to provide tips on environmental regulation in physical activity programs for teachers, trainers, and educators working with individuals with ASD
Teaching Online Physical Education
COVID-19 has changed the face of education. Even before the pandemic, the increasing prevalence of online programs and institutions in higher education has challenged the perception of the traditional model. Before the mandatory shift to virtual rather than face-to-face instruction, many argued online programs were inadequate compared to their “brick and mortar” counterparts. The current pandemic has forced not only K–12 schools but also those in…
Teaching Strategies for Physical Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article provides tips for physical educators to continue teaching during restrictions put in place by COVID-19
Effects of knowledge of results feedback on more accurate versus less accurate trials on intrinsic motivation, self-confidence and anxiety in volleyball serve
Feedback has been shown to influence the extent and rate of learning. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of Knowledge of Results (KR) on more accurate trials versus KR on less accurate trials on intrinsic motivation, self-confidence and anxiety changes. Participants were 60 female students with a mean age of 16 years (SD = 0.4). Participants practiced volleyball serve task in 4 session (each session included 6 blocks and …
Does resilience in physical education promote protective factors to alter responses of secondary school students toward stressors
"Does resilience in physical education promote protective factors to alter responses of secondary school students toward stressors?." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92(5), p. 64
Teaching Plyometric Soccer Drills to Children
One of the advantages of plyometric training is providing both variability and overload to a training program. Plyometric training provides a good combination of drills between resistance and speed training. Therefore, the main purpose of this article is to provide practical and developmentally appropriate examples of plyometric soccer drills for children
Enhancing Students’ Learning of Social Inclusion in Team Activities Through Physical Education
"Enhancing Students’ Learning of Social Inclusion in Team Activities Through Physical Education." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(1), p. 63
Teaching Core Training Exercises for Children During Covid-19
Due to COVID-19, children have not been able to go to school and move enough since March 2020. In this process, the measures taken such as the prolongation of the stay at home, social isolation, and quarantine caused children to delay their physical activities and stay away from these activities. As a result, this may have caused weakness in the musculoskeletal system of the children. Therefore, children can be given simple and applicable core ex…
Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Warm-Up Drills in Physical Education
The warm-up is the most important part of the physical education classes, where the student’s interest and attention are drawn and motivated towards the lesson purpose. However, many physical education teachers do not give enough attention to the beginning and warm-up part of the lesson when planning their lessons. Faigenbaum & McFarland (2007) stated that warm-up activities help prepare students for dynamic activities and increase their lesson t…
The Aquatic Watsu® Therapy Program Improves the Quality of Life of an Adult Male with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Case Report
The purpose of this single case study was to investigate the effects of the WATSU training program (WTP) on 21 years old male with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study used a high level of individual and structured interventions to improve the underperforming adaptive functioning areas like social and academic skills in ASD. The individualized intervention of WTP was completed in five days using critical verbal and bodily language, techn…
Turkish Physical Education Teachers’ Use of Technology
The purpose of this study was to determine Turkish physical education (PE) teachers’ level of technological innovation use and attitudes regarding their applications and diffusion. This study consisted of 678 Turkish PE teachers. In total, 265 (39.1%) of the PE teachers were female, and 413 (60.9%) were male. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used in this study. “The Applying and Diffusing Technological Innovations Scale for Teach…
Teaching Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities During Planned Active Breaks in Schools
Considering that global physical activity levels in young children continue to decline, planned breaks during the school day provide a unique opportunity to promote the importance of physical activity while also increasing student engagement in movement activities. This article provides information on the benefits of and recommendations for active breaks. Other Information Published in: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance License: h…
Implementing Effective Lesson Closures in Physical Education
A lesson closure is a teaching and learning activity used to end a lesson and should be a key teaching component in the daily lesson plan. This article provides practical tips for implementing effective lesson closures
Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities in the Classroom to Support Student Well-Being and Learning
Physical activity programs during the school day prevent students from being sedentary. One of the environments where students spend the most time during the school day is the classroom. The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions for how students can participate in physical activity during the school day in the classroom environment
Integrative Watsu Teaching Strategies to Foster Adaptive Mastery of Coaches and Enhance Aquatic Skills in Children With Diverse Abilities
Physical activities are essential for their overall health and development, yet children with disabilities often face numerous barriers that hinder their participation. Aquatic therapeutic activities, particularly WATSU®, present a viable option for supporting children with varying abilities
Key Considerations for Teaching Aquatic Activities to Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Due to the increased drowning risk for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their inclusion in specialized aquatic skills programs is essential. This article provides teaching tips and reminders for teaching aquatic activities to children with ASD
Using Exergaming for Teaching Children With Autism in Physical Education
This article aims to provide physical education teachers with tips to help them become more effective in catering to the needs of students with ASD by using innovative program options such as exergaming
Using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Health and Physical Education
This article provides insight into the origin of AI, explores current research into the application of AI in HPE, and presents interdisciplinary research to provide practical and effective strategies for teachers
Teaching Walking in Physical Education
This article explores the value of teaching walking within the context of PE. It delves into the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective aspects of walking instruction, highlighting its multifaceted benefits for individuals across the lifespan
A Dynamic Platform for Interactive Brain Breaks for Children
Today's educators are searching for various strategies to support the health and well-being of students. Brain breaks stand out as a way to help students be more active during the school day and also recharge mentally during class. This article describes the use of a dynamic online platform called Brain Breaks®, which features interactive videos that PE teachers and other educators can use with their students
Six Basic Principles and Steps for Teaching Pilates Exercises in Physical Education
Considering the health, well-being, and physical development priorities embedded in the objectives of the physical education curriculum in schools, this article describes the educational benefits of using Pilates within the school setting and provides six principles and teaching steps for teaching Pilates exercises
Psychology (19 works) · Medicine (12 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (11 works) · Mathematics education (11 works) · Physical education (10 works) · Medical education (9 works) · Pedagogy (9 works) · Sports and Physical Education Research (8 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Developmental psychology (7 works)