JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from April 2004

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from April 2004

New books.
April 1, 2004... Conditioning for Dance Eric Franklin Human Kinetics, paper, 248 pp. $21.95 Developing the Physical Education Curriculum: An Achievement-Based Approach Luke Kelly & Vincent Melograno Human Kinetics, cloth, 376 pp. $52.00 ...

Conferences and workshops.(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... May 3-7, 2004. 25th Annual International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities, New York, NY. Hosted by the National Institute for People with Disabilities, this conference will focus on "The Keys to Success in Developmental and...

Engaging alienated youths.(Research Works)
April 1, 2004... Engaging alienated youths in physical education classes can be a difficult task for teachers. Halas (2002) reported on a case study of a physical education program that was designed for troubled youths attending an adolescent treatment center....

When you get angry, keep your C.O.O.L.(Law Review)
April 1, 2004... When You Get Angry, Keep Your C.O.O.L. Koffman v. Garnett Supreme Court of Virginia 574 S.E.2d 258 (2003) Athletic coaches and physical educators have long followed the practice of demonstrating skills to participants....

Should schools hire park and recreation professionals to serve as resource specialists, as proposed in "Thinking Outside the Box" (Jan. 2004 JOPERD)?(Issues)
April 1, 2004... Anyone contemplating the question of linking school and recreation professionals would be well advised to look at "the city of the lighted schoolhouse," a Milwaukee model. This relationship has been in place for almost a century. Recreation...

Including technology in instructional programs.(Technology Tips)
April 1, 2004... The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of technology that can enhance learning in physical education and exercise science instructional programs at the K-12 level and in colleges and universities. Although technology is widely...

Questioning our assumptions: unconventional lessons from the "swamp of practice".(Editorial)
April 1, 2004... In this editorial, I suggest a number of unconventional teaching strategies for effective practice in physical education. Based on "practice wisdom" (Brendtro, Brokenleg, & Van Bockern, 1990) gleaned from observing a number of outstanding...

The cost of obesity.(News)
April 1, 2004... The nation's obesity epidemic is affecting not only Americans' health, but their pocketbooks. A study, conducted by the nonprofit group RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has estimated that the state-level...

Youth sports participation leads to active adulthood.(News)
April 1, 2004... Adults are more likely to be physically active during their free time if they participated in organized sports as children, according to a survey published in the December 2003 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Researchers...

Schools urged to ban soft drinks.(News)
April 1, 2004... With about 15 percent of the nation's youths (ages 6 to 19) considered overweight, many health professionals have urged educators to eliminate the sale of soft drinks in schools. Some school districts have already responded by removing vending...

American Red Cross revises aquatics programs.(News)
April 1, 2004... The American Red Cross recently released a new swimming and water safety program that is designed to keep the public safer and provide training that takes less time and lets parents and children do water activities together. The new...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall.(News)
April 1, 2004... Fitness gyms may want to reconsider the common practice of covering their walls with mirrors. A study conducted by Canadian researchers, published in the July 2003 issue of Health Psychology, suggests that the mirrors tire out and...

About JOPERD ...(Guidelines for Authors)
April 1, 2004... The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD) is a peer-reviewed professional journal intended to meet the needs of PERD educators and to serve as a forum for socioeconomic, education, and ethical issues. Please keep the...

Combining and sequencing games skills: good game players must do more than learn individual sport skills. They must master combinations of skills.
April 1, 2004... When students learn games, the instruction should enhance their movement skills and tactical abilities, and the experience should be personally satisfying. One educational perspective that does this is Rink's developmental games model (1993,...

Students with cochlear implants: teaching considerations for physical educators; As more students turn to cochlear implants to remedy profound hearing loss, teachers need to learn how to accommodate these high-tech devices.
April 1, 2004... Seventy percent or more of all children who are deaf or hard of hearing are educated in public school programs (Holden-Pitt & Diaz, 1997). Although these children are included in general physical education classes, there is minimal literature...

Pilates and physical education: a natural fit; Long used by dancers, Pilates can make a valuable contribution to the physical education curriculum.
April 1, 2004... The word Pilates (pih-LAH-teez) is as unusual as it is fun to say. Had you used the term in casual conversation 10 years ago, confusion and blank stares more than likely would have resulted--unless, of course, you were talking to one of the...

Using problem-based learning to enhance team and player development in youth soccer: by using strategies such as critical thinking, goal setting, and peer coaching, problem-based learning addresses a variety of learning styles.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... In response to the demand for quality programming in youth soccer, team and player development initiatives have become fast-growing enterprises across Canada. With this development comes questions regarding the role of sport pedagogy within...

An innovative mechanism for youth fitness: want a fitness program that is engaging, easy to implement, and inclusive for all students? Try stretch-band exercises.
April 1, 2004... The significance of regular physical activity and the important role that physical educators can play in promoting active lifestyles and lifelong fitness is well known (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2000). While most school...

New exercise mat.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... Thera-Band's new exercise mats are made of an improved material to protect against injury and to provide maximum cushioned support for comfortable floor exercises. The mats, made of a lightweight material that does not contain polyvinyl...

Hide-a-Bench seating.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... Hide-a-Bench is a new type of foldaway bench that saves space while providing extra seating. The bench, made of aluminum and stainless steel, can fold against a wall for storage in a space less than six inches wide. While in use, the two-tiered...

Powr-Net volleyball equipment.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... Powr-Net offers an overhead storage design for volleyball nets that allows users to easily raise and lower the entire system. The equipment is attached overhead by heavy-duty steel support frames with internal truss-type webbing for stability....

Weighted training vest.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... Perform Better introduces the new Uni-Vest, with flexible rubber weights that contour to the body's shape to provide comfort and safety. The vest comes with a stretchable neoprene strapping system that provides a tight, secure fit. Perform...

Heavy-Duty Rack Systems.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... Life Fitness, under their Hammer Strength brand, introduces the Olympic Heavy-Duty Rack Systems, a new line of equipment that includes five units that allow athletes to perform a variety of strength-training exercises. The five units included...

SportsManager Software.(Product Showcase)
April 1, 2004... SportsManager Software (SMS) is a new internet-based software application that is designed to help organize youth sports organizations. The software, which uses email for communications and is built on an industrial-strength SQL database, makes...