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

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

Wood versus metal. (News).(baseball bats)
March 1, 2003... It has always been believed that baseball players with metal bats have an unfair advantage over those players who use wood bats; some states even view metal bats and their advantages as dangerous. For example, the state of Massachusetts banned...

Obesity decreases life expectancy. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The many health problems caused by obesity are well known, and research has now quantified the cost in terms of life expectancy. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discovered that obesity reduces one's life expectancy,...

Conferences & workshops.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... April 2-5, 2003. First International Conference and Festival on Traditional Plays, Games, and Sports, Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by the Chulalongkorn University School of Sport Science, this conference will bring together oral and poster...

Cheerleading and liability. (Law Review).
March 1, 2003... Schultz v. Foster-Glocester Regional School District et al. Supreme Court of Rhode Island 755 A.2d 153; 2000 R.I. LEXIS 160 July 12, 2000 Student cheerleading usually involves acrobatic routines and consequently runs the risk...

Out-of-field teaching in physical education teacher education should we be concerned?(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... physical education teacher education (PETE) is one of many disciplines in higher education responsible for preparing future educators. Education in general is increasingly politicized by public officials and scrutinized by the media, and the...

New program to boost activity in children. (News).(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
March 1, 2003... In an attempt to tackle the sedentary lifestyle of the many American youths who find more comfort and solace in a couch and a bag of potato chips, educators across the country are being urged to support VERB, a campaign sponsored by the U.S....

Is parental involvement a liability in youth sports? (Issues).
March 1, 2003... Yes, parental involvement is a liability in youth sports. The media has shown us what happens when parents become overly involved -- and more specifically, inappropriately involved -- in youth sports, from the infamous example of the "hockey...

Look at who's exhibiting this year!(American Alliance for Helath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)(Directory)
March 1, 2003... (as of January 27) AAALF Aquatic Council Texas Tech University, Box 43011 Lubbock, TX 79409-3011 806-742-1685 x230 tleclerc@ttu.edu AAHPERD 2004 New Orleans The Citadel 171 Moultrie St., MSC 93, Charleston,...

Speedball the "oldest new game around".
March 1, 2003... Invasion games such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and variations of hockey are a part of most physical education curricula. One nontraditional invasion game that incorporates a variety of fundamental movement skills, strategies, and fitness...

Language augmentation strategies in physical education.
March 1, 2003... Physical education settings are the ideal place for the development of language and speech during the preschool years and beyond (Connor-Kuntz & Dummer, 1996). According to Smith (1989), speech-language and motor activities play an important...

Starting a majors' club.(university clubs)
March 1, 2003... "On almost every interview, two questions were continually asked, directly from my resume, about my numerous presentations with the Teaching for Understanding and Health, Physical Education and Recreation clubs and my involvement with the TFU...

Children with Asperger syndrome: Implications for general physical education and youth sports.
March 1, 2003... At first glance, Matt seems to be no different than the other boys running around the practice field in their soccer shorts and shirts. He doesn't have any distinguishing physical disabilities, he seems to be able to talk as well as his...

Using visual imaging in recreation programming.
March 1, 2003... The perceived inability to test a program plan before it is implemented is a common problem for recreation programmers. Whereas actors can rehearse for dramatic productions and athletes can practice their skills prior to a competition,...

Islam and physical activity implications for American sport and physical educators.
March 1, 2003... The chapter on physical activity and fitness in Healthy People 2010 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000) contains data that demonstrate disparities in physical activity (PA), based upon gender, race, and ethnicity, in youth and...

Sandy "Spin" Slade workshop.(basketball skills)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... * In Exhibit Hall A Wednesday, April 2, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 11:00-11:50 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2:00-2:50 p.m. Sandy "Spin" Slade is considered one of the best basketball handlers in the world today. For almost two...