JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from April 2008

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from April 2008

Does a virus cause obesity?(Obesity Research Roundup)(adenovirus)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... New research announced at the American Chemical Society's annual meeting last year suggests that a common virus may be contributing to the obesity epidemic (Associated Press, Aug. 21, 2007). Previous research found that a higher percentage of...

Is obesity contagious?(Obesity Research Roundup)(New England Journal of Medicine reports that social factors contribute to obesity)(Report)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Do social factors among friends and relatives contribute to the obesity epidemic? A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (July 26, 2007) suggests that they do. In an effort to quantify the potential for the person-to-person...

Obesity affects college enrollment.(Obesity Research Roundup)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The consequences of obesity reach beyond the realm of health into higher education, according to a study published in the journal Sociology of Education (July 2007). Study author Robert Crosnoe, of the University of Texas at Austin, used data...

Overweight children and absentee rates.(Obesity Research Roundup)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... A study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University has found that weight is a better predictor of school absenteeism than race, socioeconomic status, age, and gender. The study participants, drawn from nine...

Promoting lifelong physical activity in children with disabilities.(Editorial)
April 1, 2008... Since the Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 1996) and Healthy People 2010 (USDHHS, 2000), public health policy has shifted from improving physical fitness to...

Dance is for all ages.(Viewpoint)(Viewpoint essay)
April 1, 2008... People of all ages love to dance. In the United States, the word "dancer" usually makes people think of a young person with great technical training who leaps gracefully through the air with little visible effort. However, parents often have...

Effects of medicine ball training in fitness performance of high school physical education students.(Research Works)(Report)
April 1, 2008... What Was the Question? It is important for high school students to regularly participate in physical activity that enhances their cardiovascular and musculoskeletal strength. Although students have been encouraged to participate in many...

Strip searches in high school physical education.(Law Review)(Oak Forrest Hill High School)(Case overview)
April 1, 2008... Carlson v. Bremen High School District 228 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division 423 F. Supp. 2d 823 March 29, 2006 A theft of $60 from the girls' physical education locker room was reported at...

If an interscholastic sport is not offered for boys (e.g., volleyball), should the boys be allowed to participate on the girls' team?(Issues)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... In the past, similar situations have involved females wanting to participate in traditionally male sports. The precedent has been to allow female participation in male sports. Females have participated on football and baseball teams at the high...

September question.(Issues)
April 1, 2008... Should undergraduate HPERD majors be required to join AAHPERD or other professional organizations? Respond briefly* and send your response by July 2 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191, or e-mail: joperd@aahperd.org...

Using good B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R. to improve the learning environment.(Teaching Tips)
April 1, 2008... As the 6th-grade class enters the gymnasium, students scan the wipe-off board for the day's instant activity. "Dribble the soccer ball around the gym two times using straight, curved, and zig-zagged pathways." The students retrieve their soccer...

Introduction: take a journey back in time, around the world, and into the future of dance education.(The Voice of Dance Education--Past, Present, and Future)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The National Dance Association (NDA), an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, just celebrated 75 years of incomparable service to the field of dance education. The mission of NDA is to lead...

Preserving our legacy for future generations of educators: personal accounts, photographs, and recordings enrich the history of dance.(The Voice of Dance Education--Past, Present, and Future)
April 1, 2008... The original objectives and accomplishments of education leaders in the past can inspire us to further enrich our disciplines of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Interviews with these mentors, as well as other research on...

Dance specialists around the world--a living history: dance educators share their experiences teaching internationally.(The Voice of Dance Education--Past, Present, and Future)(Personal account)
April 1, 2008... Introduction Margaret Musmon By experiencing and creating dance in the present, we--the teachers, performers, choreographers, critics, and scholars--are the primary source of its contemporary history. As such, we must record for...

Health and the power of dance: more than an art and more than fun, dance can improve one's health.(The Voice of Dance Education--Past, Present, and Future)
April 1, 2008... Every culture has used dance to promote the health and healing of its people. The human body, the primary medium for dance, can communicate the ideas, beliefs, and practices of a culture through the expressive language of movement and can...

Intrinsically motivated, free-time physical activity: considerations for recess; What if children choose to be inactive during recess?(Report)
April 1, 2008... Current statistics indicate that more than 30 percent of children ages six to 19 are considered overweight, while an additional 15 percent are obese (American Obesity Association, 2006). This condition extends to young children as well, with...

Using an online assessment system to support the program report process in physical education teacher education: simplify your program accreditation process!
April 1, 2008... In teacher education programs across the country, the latest trend within the accreditation process is to integrate assessment systems with online assessment products (OAPs). These products or systems enable academic programs to collect and...

Overcoming resistance to achievement-based unit grading in secondary physical education: should daily attendance, full participation, and good behavior alone merit a passing grade in physical education?(Report)
April 1, 2008... Grading students based on their achievement is not easily done in the secondary school physical education environment. Although many experts agree that performance assessments have value and have argued for their implementation in physical...

Preventing running injuries through barefoot activity: sometimes "dressing out" means not putting on your shoes.(Report)
April 1, 2008... Running has become immensely popular in the United States, with an estimated 28.8 million participants annually (National Sporting Goods Association, 2007), even though there are high reports of running injuries. Common theories have pointed to...

Conferences & workshops.(physical education conferences)(Brief article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... June 5-7, 2008. National Coaching Educators' Conference, Park City, UT. Hosted by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, this conference will provide a forum for state-of-the-art coaching education...

Mobilize your resources in the TranSport cart.(Product Showcase)(GearBoss TranSport cart from Wenger Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The multipurpose GearBoss TranSport cart easily hauls up to 1,000 pounds over uneven terrain. When not carrying sporting gear or equipment, it can quickly transform into a sturdy table for trainers or sideline use. This cart can be pulled...

Teaching kids to Eat Right.(Product Showcase)(Eat Right for a Long and Healthy Life: What Everybody Needs to Know in 9 Nutritious Lessons)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
April 1, 2008... Designed for students in grades three through five, Eat Right for a Long & Healthy Life: What Everybody Needs to Know in 9 Nutritious Lessons uses live action video, animation, and printable activity sheets on a DVD to encourage kids to eat...

Practice aid for jump-shots.(Product Showcase)(Perimeter Pro 2)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Perimeter Pro 2 is a shooting aid that attaches to the basketball hoop to help players and students improve their shot trajectory and develop a more accurate shot entry into the basket. NBA, college, and high school athletes have already...

Climbing boulders for playgrounds.(Product Showcase)(Playworld Systems)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Bouldering is quickly becoming one of the most popular outdoor activities in the United States. Designed to look and feel like a rock, Climbing Boulders give children the experience of climbing actual boulders in safer settings, such as parks...