JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from February 2006

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from February 2006

Online physical education: wires and lights in a box.(Editorial)
February 1, 2006... Almost a half-century ago, the eminent broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow addressed the Radio and Television News Directors Association concerning the newest technology of the era, television (TV). Excerpts from his speech were recently...

Making leisure and recreation the liberal arts of physical education and movement.(Viewpoint)
February 1, 2006... "... exercise and recreation... are as necessary as reading: I will rather say more necessary, because health is worth more than learning" --Thomas Jefferson (1790) Perhaps we have heard too much about the "new challenges" facing...

Physical fitness and academic achievement.(Research Works)
February 1, 2006... What Was the Question? With increasing pressure on schools to improve students' standardized reading and math test scores, the time allocated to other subjects, such as physical education, is often viewed as superfluous. However, many have...

Emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities.(Law Review)
February 1, 2006... Savage v. City Place Limited Partnership No. 240306-V Cir. Ct. Montgomery County, Md August 28, 2004 The importance of an effective emergency evacuation plan for people with disabilities was highlighted by the recent lawsuit...

Should the physical education profession lobby to become a "core subject" when No Child Left Behind is amended?(Issues)
February 1, 2006... Yes, the physical education profession should lobby to become a core subject when No Child Left Behind is amended. More attention to physical education and physical activity is needed because of the rising epidemic of obesity among youths in...

May question.(Issues)
February 1, 2006... In light of the editorial in this issue, do online physical education courses meet NASPE's standards for quality physical education? Respond briefly* and send your response by March 6 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA...

Introduction: in the wake of a major revision of report requirements, this feature offers reassurance for the weary and guidance for the confused.(NASPE/NCATE Report Preparation for the Accreditation Process)
February 1, 2006... This feature is designed to assist faculty in preparing effective program reports to meet the accreditation requirements for initial programs in physical education teacher education (PETE), set by the National Association for Sport and Physical...

An introduction to NCATE and NASPE/NCATE beginning teacher standards: report guidelines, teacher standards, unit standards, and sundry revisions make a convoluted history--now clarified.(NASPE/NCATE Report Preparation for the Accreditation Process)
February 1, 2006... We have all been there. The door is closed, for once, against the demands of our importunate students. Piles of un-graded papers teeter on our desks as we labor through the writing of the report for the National Council for Accreditation of...

Unpacking the standards: meeting the standards requires a clear understanding of the expected outcomes.(NASPE/NCATE Report Preparation for the Accreditation Process)
February 1, 2006... The recently mandated, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) electronic submission format poses a significant challenge to teacher educators charged with compiling a program report for the purpose of securing national...

Selection of assessments for the NASPE/NCATE program report: assessments lie at the heart of the program report, so faculty must use the right ones and get the most out of them.(NASPE/NCATE Report Preparation for the Accreditation Process)
February 1, 2006... The new electronic submission format for the NASPE/NCATE program report requires colleges and universities to present six to eight assessments that demonstrate whether their teacher candidates meet NASPE's beginning teacher standards (NASPE,...

Moving and seeing: photographing dance; Far more than passive documentation, dance photography can collaboratively aid dancers and choreographers in the development of their art.
February 1, 2006... Are you a dancer interested in being photographed? Or a choreographer, dance teacher, or dance company director who is planning a photo session? Or a photographer interested in photographing dancers? If so, this article is meant for you. It...

Enhancing motivation in physical education: promoting intrinsic motivation, enhancing perceived physical competence, and creating a mastery-oriented environment will increase students' enjoyment of physical activity.
February 1, 2006... Increasing physical activity among all individuals continues to be a national priority due to the positive physical and mental health benefits associated with maintaining an active lifestyle (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1996)....

Early intervention aquatics: a program for children with autism and their families; For 10 years, this intervention developed children's movement skills and strengthened family bonds.
February 1, 2006... Various physical activity programs have been conducted successfully for children with autism. In fact, Reid and colleagues devoted a series of professional journal articles to understanding autism and describing important factors related to...

Conferences & workshops.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... March 1, 2006. Teaching Adventure Skills in the Gym Workshop, Bloomfield, CT. There is growing interest in adventure education, and the EDA-AAHPERD, in conjunction with AAPAR's Council on Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation, wants to...

Convention calendar--2006.(AAHPERD)(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition -- April 24-29 * With Southwest District and Utah AHPERD * Salt Lake City, UT * Contact: Pam Leinenbach, (703) 476-3401 Central District -- March 3-4 * With Colorado AHPERD *...