Abstract
Qualitative inquiry was used to examine students’ perceptions of, and experiences in, a Kinesiology Exercise Immunology Course with an experiential marathon training component. Twenty-eight students participated in four focus groups. Data was analyzed according to the themes and patterns that emerged during each focus group. Major themes revealed the presence of, relationship dynamics, interpersonal learning, and multiple curative factors used to develop and enhance the relationship of the educator and student the experiential classroom setting. Implications and recommendations for human service educators are discussed.
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Fazio-Griffith, Laura and Curry, Jennifer R.
(2012)
"Group Physical Exercise, Relationship Dynamics, and Curative Factors: Qualitative Findings from a Kinesiology Exercise Immunology Course,"
Louisiana Journal of Counseling: Vol. 19:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/ljc/vol19/iss1/5