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

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

Our new design.(From the Editor)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... Magazine publishing is a little like magic. The audience sees the final product while the process, behind the scenes, is concealed. This usually works just fine, but when a magazine introduces a new design, some readers naturally wonder why and...

Conferences and workshops.
February 1, 2004... March 7-10, 2004. National Disability Sports Conference 2004, Athens, GA. This conference should attract disability sports participants, coaches, educators, and recreation professionals. It will feature an exciting mix of presentations by...

Are physical education classes encouraging students to be physically active?(Research Works)
February 1, 2004... The rhetoric in physical education suggests that students should learn the benefits of physical activity and how to attain moderate and vigorous levels of engagement. Regular participation in physical activity is recognized as essential to the...

Gaining weight by dieting?(News)
February 1, 2004... It may sound like a contradiction of terms, but children who diet may actually gain weight, according to a study published in the October 2003 issue of Pediatrics. Researchers from a variety of institutions, including Harvard Medical School,...

How parents influence their daughters' activity.(News)
February 1, 2004... Research indicates that children are more active when their parents promote physical activity. However, parents have more influence over their daughters than their sons when it comes to encouraging participation in exercise and sports. This...

Designing communities for active living.(News)
February 1, 2004... With adult obesity and inactivity on the rise, researchers are looking at all causes for American inactivity levels. One important aspect of life that researchers say contributes to inactivity is the layout of American communities (see...

Convention calendar--2004.(News)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition -- March 30-April 4 * With Southern District and Louisiana AHPERD * New Orleans, LA * Contact: Fran Gilbride, (800) 213-7193 X 401 California -- March 4-7 * Pasadena Hilton,...

Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III).(Law Review)
February 1, 2004... Luciano Montalvo v. James P. Radcliffe, II et al. 98-1831 Supreme Court of the United States 120 S. Ct. 48; 1999 U.S. Lexis 4949; 145 L.Ed. 2d 43; 68 U.S.L.W. 3222; 3222; 9 Am. Disabilities Cas. (BNA) 1408 The Americans with...

What can HPERD professionals do to attract more minorities into their field?(Issues)
February 1, 2004... As a minority, I always wonder why more minorities are not involved in physical education. The first thing that came to my mind when thinking about this question was the fact that there are more minorities playing sports than teaching about...

"Shapes for Kids!" Life fitness for grades 5 through 12.(Teaching Tips)
February 1, 2004... Curves for Women, the popular new health-club chain, implements circuit resistance training using weight machines. It also incorporates cardiovascular fitness using weight machines and rebound boards. The workout takes 30 minutes, and women all...

Legal issues and the supervised internship relationship who is responsible for what? Real-life examples illuminate the legal issues that affect all parties in a sport management internship.(Adding Rigor to the Sport Management Internship--Part 2)
February 1, 2004... The following three articles conclude this two-part feature on sport management internships. In the January issue, after an introduction by feature editor Jacquelyn Cuneen, Darlene S. Young and Robert E. Baker showed how to design internships...

The needs and concerns of students during the sport management internship experience; analysis of students' experiences in a sport management internship reveals a typology of their concerns.(Adding Rigor to the Sport Management Intership--Part 2)
February 1, 2004... The internship experience is one of the most critical components of professional preparation that leads to employment in the sport industry (Hager, 1984; Parkhouse, 1978, 1984, 1987; Parks, 1991; VanderZwaag, 1980). However, very little...

Sport management internships: agency perspectives, expectations, and concerns: knowing what the internship agency wants can help prospective interns prepare for the experience.(Adding Rigor to the Sport Management Internship--Part 2)
February 1, 2004... Should we hire a sport management intern in our organization or department? What role will the intern play? How will we benefit? What can we expect from sport management interns in terms of preparation and commitment? How easy is it to find,...

Children's organized sports a developmental perspective; despite their place as a childhood rite, youth sports have a high dropout rate. Why? And what can we do about it?
February 1, 2004... Participation in highly organized youth sports is pervasive in the United States and is regarded as a significant cultural event of modern times (Berryman, 1996). Such is the extent of children's involvement that it has become a rite of...

Applying a task progression to the reciprocal style of teaching; using the familiar to introduce the unfamiliar eases the implementation of change.
February 1, 2004... Breaking down content and sequencing it into meaningful learning experiences is critical to effective teaching. The term associated with this instructional practice is "task progression." When teaching a new skill, physical educators present a...

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Physical Educators; whether you teach preschool, college, or any level in between, cultivating these habits will help you solve problems and--even better--prevent them.
February 1, 2004... In 1989, Stephen R. Covey wrote a best-selling book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In it, Covey explained habits that assist people in becoming more effective and successful in their professional and personal lives. This book...

New portable basketball backstop.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Porter Athletic Equipment Company introduces the 1335 Portable, the newest design in portable basketball backstops. The 1335 Portable can be set up by conventional electrical or hydraulic means, or--in a first-of-its-kind option--by a hydraulic...

Adjustable Foam Hurdle Box.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The new Adjustable Foam Hurdle Box can be used one, two, or three at a time for jumping onto, over, and for weaving through. The foam box is made up of three, 12 inch by 36 inch wide foam sections that Velcro together to form a 12-, 24-, or...

Electronic Report Card.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Polar's new PE Manager software, featuring the PE Report Card, is a comprehensive data collection and grading program that provides teachers with a time-saving, flexible method for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on daily activities in the...

Water-fitness tether.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Aquacise/Swim-in-Place introduces their water-fitness tether, designed to provide progressive, continuous, water resistance while you swim in place. Each Aquacise/Swim-in-Place Coiled Tether consists of an aquatically designed adjustable belt...

New Walk4Life pedometers.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Walk4Life introduces their newest pedometers, the Neo 2500 Walkin' Buddy Series, designed with eight neon-glow colors and made with durable plastic known for crack and shatter resistance. In addition to bright colors (blue, green, red, yellow,...

Automated External Defibrillator Trainer.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... Actar AED Trainer 5 and 10 Packs provide realistic AED sequencing, which include electrode pad placement, power-on button, analyze button, and shock button. The packs include prompts on audio CDs of eight American Heart Association and four...