Jyväskylä, 1982

Organiser: University of Jyväskylä. Commemoration of the centennial of the introduction of physical education teacher training at the University.

Chairperson: R. Telama.

Theme: Research in school physical education

Sub-themes:

1. Teacher and pupil characteristics and their behavior in physical education classes;
2. Measurement problems in studying the teaching of physical education;
3. Qualitative aspects of school physical education;
4. Effects and outcomes of school physical education;
5. Development of physical abilities of school children;
6. Aspects of and research on physical education teacher training.

Publication: Telama R., Varstala V., Tiainen J., Laakso L. & Haajanen T. «Research in School physical education». Jyväskylä: The foundation for promotion of physical culture and health.