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This dissertation has been 65—13,285 microfilmed exactly as received TURNER, Mary Ann, 1931- SENIOR GIRLS' ATTITUDES TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND OTHER FACTORS. The Ohio State University, Ph.D., 1965 Education, physical University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan SENIOR GIRLS' ATTITUDES TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND OTHER FACTORS DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Mary Ann Turner, B.S., M.A. ***** The Ohio State University 1965 Approved by y j Adviser J Department of Physical! Education Acknowledgments I wish to express my sincerest appreciation to Miss Margaret Mordy for her guidance and support not only through­ out this study but throughout the entire doctoral program. Appreciation is extended to the school systems, administrators, teachers, students and parents involved in this study for their excellent cooperation and assistance. Sincere appreci­ ation must also be expressed to Mrs. Elizabeth Kinzig whose confidence and friendship has been a constant source of inspiration. - ii - VITA November 7, 1931 Born - Washington C.H., Ohio 1952 ...... B.S. in Ed., Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio 1952-1953 . Teacher, Versailles High School, Versailles, Ohio 1953-1959 . Teacher, Fairmont High School, Kettering, Ohio 1958 .......... M.A., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1960-1961 . Graduate Assistant, Department of Physical Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1961-1964 . Assistant Professor, State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 1964-1965 . Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado - iii - CONTENTS Chapter Page I. INTRODUCTION ................................... 1 Statement of the Problem ................... 2 Description of the Community ................. 4 Procedures ................................... 9 Limitations................................... 13 II. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE...................... 15 Literature on Attitude ................ 15 Literature on Program Evaluation ............ 29 Literature on Physical Fitness .............. 39 Literature on Family Influence .............. 48 III. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA - CITY HIGH SCHOOL .............. 50 Philosophy and Objectives of City High School. 50 Organizational Structure and Enrollment . 51 Physical Education Program Evaluation .... 53 Attitude ................................... 53 F i t n e s s ................................... 58 Iowa Tests of Educational Development .... 59 F a m i l y ........................................ 59 IV. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA - REGINA HIGH SCHOOL .................. 92 Philosophy and Objectives of Regina High S c h o o l ..................................... 92 Organizational Structure and Enrollment. 94 Physical Education Program Evaluation .... 94 A t t i t u d e ..................................... 95 F i t n e s s .......... 100 Iowa Tests of Educational Development .... 101 F a m i l y .......... 101 - iv - Chapter Page V. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA - UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ................................. 130 Philosophy and Objectives of University High S c h o o l ................................... 130 Organizational Structure and Enrollment . 133 Physical Education Program Evaluation .... 134 A t t i t u d e ................................... 134 F i t n e s s ..................................... 140 Iowa Tests of Educational Development .... 141 F a m i l y ..................................... 142 VI. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS....................... 172 S u m m a r y ..................................... 17 2 City High S c h o o l ........................... 175 Regina High S c h o o l ............ ............ 179 University High S c h o o l ..................... 183 Conclusions................................. 187 Conclusions Common to the Three High Schools. 187 Conclusions Common to City High School and Regina High S c h o o l ....................... 188 Conclusions Common to City High School and University High School ................... 189 Conclusions Common to Regina High School and University High School ................... 189 Conclusions Unique to Regina High School . 189 Conclusions Unique to University High School. 189 APPENDIX ................................... ..... 191 BIBLIOGRAPHY ......................... ................ 203 - v - TABLES Table Page 1. Percentages of Students Agreeing with Statements Concerning the Social, Physical, and Mental Health Values of Physical Education ........... 56 2. Certain Socioeconomic Characteristics of Male Parents of Daughters in the High and Low Attitude Groups in City High Sc h o o l ......................... 61 3. Certain Socioeconomic Characteristics of Female Parents of Daughters in the High and Low Attitude Groups in City High Sc h o o l ................ 62 4. Sports Participation by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High School. 65 5. Sports Participation by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High School . 66 6. Sports Participation by Female Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High School. 68 7. Sports Participation by Female Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High School . 70 8. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ........ 7 3 9. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ............... 74 10. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by the Female Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High School . 77 ~ vi Table Page 11. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by the Female Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High School .. 78 12. Sports or Outdoor Activities Enjoyed by Families with a Daughter in the High Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ................. ............. 81 13. Sports or Outdoor Activities Enjoyed by Families with a Daughter in the Low Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ........................... 81 14. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ................ 83 15. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ..................... 83 16. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Female Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ..................... 85 17. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Female Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ..................... 85 18. Reasons Physical Education Should be a Part of Their Daughter's High School Education as Expressed by Parents with Daughters in the High Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ............. 87 19. Reasons Physical Education Should be a Part of Their Daughter's High School Education as Expressed by Parents with Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in City High S c h o o l ............. 87 - vii - Table Page 20. Percentages of Students Agreeing with Statements Concerning the Social, Physical, and Mental Health Values of Physical Education ............ 99 21. Certain Socioeconomic Characteristics of Male Parents of Daughters in the High and Low Attitude Groups in Regina High S c h o o l ................... 102 22. Certain Socioeconomic Characteristics of Female Parents of Daughters in the High and Low Attitude Groups in Regina High S c h o o l ....................105 23. Sports Participation by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in Regina High School. 106 24. Sports Participation by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High School . 108 25. Sports Participation by Female Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in Regina High School. 109 26. Sports Participation by Female Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High School . Ill 27. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in Regina High School .... 113 28. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High School .......... 114 29. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by the Female Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in Regina High School . 117 30. Sports and/or Sporting Events Enjoyed as a Spectator by the Female Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High School . .118 - viii - Table Page 31. Sports or Outdoor Activities Enjoyed by Families with a Daughter in the High Attitude Group in Regina High School ............................... 120 32. Sports or Outdoor Activities Enjoyed by Families with a Daughter in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High School ............................... 120 33. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Male Parents of Daughters in the High Attitude Group in Regina High S c h o o l ......................122 34. Sources from which were Learned Sports Skills by Male Parents of Daughters in the Low Attitude Group in Regina High S c h o o l ................. 122 35. Sources from which were Learned

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