This paper describes and illustrates the utility of the Content- Based Group-Assessment Model for developing programs of con tinuing professional education. The model provides a generalized and systematic procedure for assessing the educational needs of a defined group of practitioners and for translating the identified needs into knowledge areas which can form the basis for develop ing continuing education programs. A recent study of physical educators is used to demonstrate the potential utility of the model in developing curricular programs for that group of professionals.
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