Which of the following statements provide characteristics of middle school students related to issues of psychological development that impacts physical education programs?
1) Students prefer active over passive learning experiences; and favor interaction with peers during activities.
2) Students experience thoughts and feelings of wonder related to their expanding intellectual and emotional awareness.
3) Students are moody and restless; are easily offended and are sensitive to criticisms of personal shortcomings.
4) Students may act out and express drastic behavior at times; and may be aggressive, daring, boisterous or argumentative.
