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student learning. Ennis dedicated her entire research career to advocate for educational and inclusive physical education in K–12 schools. Most of her curriculum research took place in public schools, often in impoverished, ethnically diverse inner-city communities. In Ennis’s eyes, vocal and skilled

epilogue and clearly is a part of her legacy! Note Memorial donations can be made to the Catherine D. Ennis Undergraduate Scholarship Fund (UNCG Advancement Services, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402–6170). References Ennis , C.D. ( 1985 ). Purpose concepts in existing physical education curriculum

Carolina at Greensboro led by Catherine Ennis and Ang Chen. Since its inception in 1989, the lab has conducted many large and small curriculum research projects. Most projects have been curriculum development research in which innovative curriculum ideas were generated, formalized in teacher manuals and

development ( Ennis & Chen, 2014 ). Curriculum research is often conducted to evaluate an existing curriculum. Large-scale curriculum intervention research to develop and evaluate a transformative curriculum is very rare in physical education. Ennis’s seminal work established a benchmark through her

, by integrating the intervention components into the classroom curriculum, researchers could potentially enhance a study’s fidelity (i.e., adherence, compliance, and integrity) and intervention dosage (i.e., intervention quantity and strength; Durlak & DuPre, 2008 ). Of the eight studies that

curriculum, research, and community outreach must include multiple perspectives. These perspectives must coalesce the concepts of critical thinking, empathy, adaptability, and communication. Ensuring that kinesiology learners are intellectually prepared for a rapidly changing future, while teaching skills of

, J. , & McCauley , M.T. ( 1999 ). Creating a sense of family in urban schools using the “Sport for Peace” curriculum . Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70 , 273 – 285 . PubMed ID: 10522285 doi:10.1080/02701367.1999.10608046 10.1080/02701367.1999.10608046 Hellison , D. ( 1995

curriculum research. Her scholarship not only has demonstrated what can be accomplished in theory and practice but also has established influential foundations from which future curriculum intervention research can be launched. Curriculum interventions, as a means to generate new knowledge, can bring about

, B. , Loftus , S.J. , Mensch , J. , & McCauley , M.T. ( 1999 ). Creating a sense of family in urban schools using the Sport for Peace curriculum . Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70 , 273 – 285 . PubMed ID: 10522285 doi:10.1080/02701367.1999.10608046 10