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Journal Articles & Special Issues

Journal articles about the TPSR (Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility) method offer valuable insights into how this approach supports youth development through physical activity and education. These peer-reviewed studies explore the effectiveness of TPSR in various settings—schools, after-school programs, and community sports—highlighting its impact on students' behavior, motivation, and social-emotional learning. Researchers also examine how educators implement the model, adapt it across cultures, and integrate it into broader curricula.

Don Hellison’s Life and Legacy: Introduction to the Special Issue

Paul M. Wright and David Walsh

The TPSR Alliance: A Community of Practice for Teaching, Research and Service
The Man Behind the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model: A Life History of Don Hellison

Jenn M. Jacobs and Thomas Templin

Don Hellison’s Scholarship Reconsidered

Paul M. Wright, Karisa Fuerniss, and Nicholas Cutforth

Professional Development for Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility: Past, Present, and Future

Robin J. Dunn and Sarah A. Doolittle

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