JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from April 2002

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from April 2002

Conferences & Workshops.(Brief Article)(Directory)
April 1, 2002... April 29-May 3, 2002. International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities, New York, NY.YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities will hold its 23rd Annual International Conference on developmental and learning...

Attitudes of preservice physical education majors regarding movement education. (Research Works).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The attitudes and beliefs held by preservice physical education majors are of great importance to teacher educators. Attitudes often shape the choices, perceptions, and actions of preservice teachers. There are many factors that contribute to...

Contract law and athletics departments. (Law Review).(Meriweather Mowing Service, St Anne's-Belfield)
April 1, 2002... Meriweather Mowing Service, Inc. v. St. Anne's-Belfield, Inc. Circuit Court of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia 51 Va. Cir. 525; 2000 Va. Cir. LEXIS 79 April 25, 2000 Meriweather Mowing Services, Inc., brought charges...

Study sends oxygenated water claims down the drain. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A number of oxygenated water manufacturers offer products that promise exciting benefits, ranging from increased energy to improved recovery time and mental clarity. In order to test these claims, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently...

Hockey concussions. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 300,000 sports-related concussions occur each year. Contact sports yield the highest head-injury rates, and athletes competing in these sports face significant...

It's never too late. (News).(regaining cardiovascular fitness)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... It's true that aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and flexibility all decline after age 30, but research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association (September 18, 2001) suggests that a six-month program of exercise can...

Should commercial sponsorship be used to subsidize athletics programs? (Issues).
April 1, 2002... Yes! Schools should by all means use commercial sponsorship to subsidize their athletics programs. In fact, I would say that commercial sponsorship should do more than "subsidize" athletics programs. In the future, it should fully support them....

A simplified approach for teaching golf to beginners. (Teaching Tips).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... "Keep your head down! Keep your left arm straight! Don't look up! Swing easy! "These are typical commands that a golf instructor might use when teaching beginners, but they can lead to information overload. Information overload is a common...

The standards' impact on physical education in New York State. (NASPE Standards in Action).(National Association of Sport and Physical Education)
April 1, 2002... The following three articles conclude this two-part feature on the NASPE content standards. In March, after an introduction by feature editors Terry A. Senne and Lynn Housner, Judith Rink et al. discussed the beginnings of the standards...

The North Carolina PEPSE project. (NASPE Standards in Action).(Physical Education Partnership for Sport Education )
April 1, 2002... For the past three decades, school reformers--including teachers, teacher educators, administrators, parents, and community leaders-- have responded to the daunting task of improving education. Lost in the emphasis on standards and...

The beginning educator support and training program in Connecticut. (NASPE Standards in Action).
April 1, 2002... Standards are the benchmarks used to measure achievement and hold states and school districts accountable. The NASPE standards for physical education have provided a basis for measuring student achievement. Given that student achievement is...

The Official Buyer's Guide of AAHPERD members. (JOPERD Buyer's Guide 2002).(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
April 1, 2002... ADMINISTRATIVE Creative Walking, Inc. See Listing under "Physical Education" AQUATIC AFA/Aquarobics, Inc. Rick Dowdeswell, President PO Box 906 Hendersonville, NC 28793 (828) 692-9558 Fax: (828) 696-1693 ...

Using the perceived intensity-level assessment task as an instructional tool.
April 1, 2002... Imagine a class of fourth- or fifth-grade students spread out around the gymnasium with jump ropes. The teacher says, "When the music starts, begin jumping rope at medium intensity level for you. When the music stops, rest." The music begins...

Experience in collaboration McDenver at McDonald's.(University of North Carolina)
April 1, 2002... Preparing personnel to become qualified providers of comprehensive, interdisciplinary services to children with special needs and their families presents unique challenges to university preservice training programs (McCollum, Rowan, & Thorp,...

Physical activity motivation: A practitioner's guide to self-determination theory.
April 1, 2002... It is clear that a physically active lifestyle plays a great role in maximizing and maintaining both physical and mental health. Specifically, participation in physical activity (hereafter, "activity") programs has been linked to improved...

Including all children in standards-based physical education.
April 1, 2002... A major force in educational reform today is standards-based education. Advocates for standards-based education believe that educational standards set the tone for the changes needed in our educational system. An educational standard determines...

Peer coaching: Implementation and data-collection tools.
April 1, 2002... "What do you want me to focus on today when I watch your lesson," Stefan, a preservice teacher, asked his peer-coaching partner? Chris replied without hesitation, "I still am not getting a full demonstration for each striking task I introduce....

Pool-testing made easy. (Product Showcase).(from Palintest)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Palintest introduces two photometers designed for simple testing of spa and pool water. The pocket-size Pooltest 5 measures chlorine, bromine, cyanuric acid, pH, and alkalinity. The tests are quick and easy to perform. A menu button selects the...

All-Purpose Exercise Bands. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Strong, durable, and practical, J. C. All-Purpose Exercise Bands come in light, medium, heavy, and extra-heavy weights. They can be used to train with a partner, or they can be attached to a secure object for solo training. A suggested exercise...

New heart-rate monitors for physical education. (Product Showcase).(from Polar Electro)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Polar Electro has developed a new line of heart-rate monitors--the E Series--for use in physical education programs. The wristwatch-type monitors read a student's heart rate, enabling teachers to track the amount and intensity of activity that...