JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from February 2003

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from February 2003

Conferences & Workshops.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... February 20-21, 2003. Including Students with Disabilities, Denver, CO. This workshop will feature presenter Martin E. Block, associate professor in the Kinesiology Program at the University of Virginia. For more information, contact Patricia...

Convention calendar--2003.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition -- April 1-5 * Philadelphia, PA * Registration Contact: Fran Gilbride, (800) 213-7193 x401 * Exhibit Sales Contact: Exhibit Promotions Plus, (410) 997-0763 * Advertising Contact: Lee...

Sport pedagogy research in theory and practice. (Research Works).
February 1, 2003... Crum (2001) offers a unique viewpoint regarding the status of sport pedagogy research and its effect on teacher education and physical education in general. He structures his argument around the following four theses. Thesis 1: Sport...

Perceptions of physical education and physical activity. (News).(positive benefits perceived)
February 1, 2003... A good foundation of physical education in school and a steady routine of physical activity have always been important for creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and adults and teens, according to a recent survey, recognize their...

Physical fitness benefits academic performance. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The wisdom imparted to us by the ancient Greeks--associating a sound mind with a sound body--still applies today. A large, recent study by the California Department of Education provides compelling evidence that physical fitness enhances...

Does three times ten equal thirty? (News).(benefits of short and long periods of physical activity)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Assuming that shorter episodes of physical activity will promote greater exercise adherence--because people find them more convenient and less boring--than longer workouts of equivalent length, the question arises as to whether both confer the...

ALS, varsity sports, and thin bodies. (News).(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)(researchers look for correlation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Are former varsity athletes and people with thin bodies more prone to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease? Lewis R Rowland, a neurologist at Columbia University, recently conducted a study on this question...

Exercise quantity trumps intensity. (News).(regular workouts reduce risk of cardiovascular disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The amount of time you spend at the gym working your muscles may prove morebeneficial than the amount of weight you add to the ends of your dumbbell or how fast you climb the StairStepper. The November 7, 2002 issue of New England Journal of...

New web site about childhood diabetes. (News).(www.ndep.nih.gov)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in school-age children. Each year, more than 13,000 youths are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes. In addition, type 2 diabetes, usually...

School punishment and physical education. (Law Review).(Moore v. Willis Independent School District)
February 1, 2003... Moore v. Willis Independent School District. United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit 233 F.3d 871 Decided December 1, 2000 J.O. Spengler Physical educators face a unique set of challenges and responsibilities when...

Tri-Soccer: getting more kicks from students. (Teaching Tips).
February 1, 2003... Physical educators are constantly looking for innovative activities that are simple to set-up and to teach, while also maximizing student practice opportunities. Students often "just want to play the game." While teaching a middle school soccer...

Will national board certification of physical educators improve the quality of teaching? (Issues).
February 1, 2003... For athletic trainers to become recognized within the United States, they pay a $300 fee (initially) and take a rigorous national exam supervised by the NATA Board of Certification. For rugby coaches and officials, the national body in charge...

Skating on wheels safety concerns lie in the shadow of popularity.
February 1, 2003... The United States' success in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics caused the popularity of skating to skyrocket. The thrilling short track events, which were laden with controversial crashes and disqualifications and resulted in a record...

A classification system for metaphors about teaching.
February 1, 2003... Before the 1990s, research on teaching and teacher behavior focused mainly on how teachers were behaving in the classroom and field and how well students were learning. Since then, the emphasis has shifted to an exploration of the internal...

A reexamination of participation for individuals with disabilities in interscholastic sport programs.
February 1, 2003... The purpose of this article is to update a previous JOPERD article regarding athletes with disabilities (Kozub & Porretta, 1996) in light of the recent resolution of a Texas Special Education due-process hearing. The hearing in question (Joshua...

Using movement to teach academics: an outline for success.(movement literacy)
February 1, 2003... Using movement to teach academic concepts is a process that can be called movement literacy. Thus, one of the first questions you may ask as you begin to read this article is "What is movement literacy?" According to the dictionary, literacy is...

Applying mass media to self-defense instruction in physical education.
February 1, 2003... The question of whether or not martial arts should be taught in physical education classes was recently debated in the Issues department of the November/December 2000 JOPERD. This question elicited student and professional opinions that...

Are content and competencies enough? Strategies to encourage reflective practice among athletic-training students.
February 1, 2003... Due in part to the work of Schon (1983, 1987) and Mezirow (1991), many disciplines have recognized that reflection is an essential aspect of professional development and a necessary process for effective continued learning. Moreover, because...

New all-purpose ball. (Product Showcase).(the Oball from Rhino Toys)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... RhinoToys introduces the new Oball designed for indoor and outdoor use. The Oball is great for playing modified versions of soccer, volleyball, baseball, and dodgeball. Designed with overlapping rings to form a sculpted, lightweight ball, the...

Glove Wrap for baseball mitts. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The Glove Wrap is constructed from Neoprene and features a one piece, elastic stretch design with hook and loop fasteners. This new product from Intromark wraps and adjusts to fit any size baseball or softball mitt. Easily used to shape, form,...

Preserve documents with ezLaminator. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... With spring showers on the way, coaches might want to laminate their important documents-plays, rosters, schedules-rather than have them disintegrate in a sudden storm. Lamination also improves the look and life of team photos, bulletin board...

Watch doubles as heart monitor. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... The new KwikPulse-2 from Sportime has four functions: watch, stopwatch, alarm, and heart monitor. The heart monitor is easy to operate, allowing students the ability to take their own heart rates by pushing one button and placing a finger over...

Breakthrough design in backstops. (Product Showcase).
February 1, 2003... Featuring a design that folds backward into a compact space, the new Trak-Fold provides maximum clearance heights in gymnasiums for basketball and other indoor sports. TrakFold is fitted with a V-guide with two wheel carriers providing a...