JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from March 2005

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from March 2005

Conferences and workshops.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... April 14, 2005. AAHPERD Journal Writers' Workshop, Chicago, IL. Scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, this free workshop will provide insights on writing for peer-reviewed journals and getting...

Weighing the risks in physical activity.(Editorial)(Editorial)
March 1, 2005... I consider myself an experienced outdoorsman, having completed the Appalachian Trail and the Vermont Long Trail, and having hiked extensively in the Rockies. My sons grew up hearing about switchbacks, topographic maps, and down-filled sleeping...

The importance of bone mineral density in women.(Research Works)
March 1, 2005... Osteoporosis is a serious bone disorder affecting over 25 million Americans, 80 percent of whom are women. Low bone mineral density is a major precursor to osteoporosis. Physical activity and calcium intake have been shown to cause significant...

Brain shrinkage linked to BMI increase.(News)
March 1, 2005... After a 24-year-long study, researchers have found a correlation between body mass index and brain atrophy. The research, part of the Population Study of Women in Goteborg, Sweden, appeared in the November 2004 issue of Neurology. Investigating...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2005... The credits for the two photographs that accompanied "Effective Teaching Practices During Physical Fitness Testing," in our January 2005 issue, were mistaken. The actual photographer was Nancy Markos, who teaches at Baker-Butler Elementary...

What should you do when faced with sexual harassment?(Law Review)
March 1, 2005... Burlington Industries v. Ellerth 524 U.S. 742 United States Supreme Court June 26, 1998 Kimberly Ellerth quit her job after 15 months as a salesperson in one of Burlington Industries' divisions, allegedly because she had been...

Should the national standards in physical education be used as the basis for student grades?(Issues)
March 1, 2005... I would answer this question with another question. Are the national standards used as the goals of the curriculum? If the answer is yes, the national standards should be used to assess student grades. If the answer is no, the curriculum goals...

August question.(Issues)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... In light of the editorial, "Weighing the Risks of Physical Activity," what role should educators play in preparing individuals for potential risks? Respond briefly* and send your response by May 28 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr.,...

2005 national convention & exposition.(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
March 1, 2005... We, the members of AAHPERD, touch the lives of our students daily. Our interactions with elementary, middle school, secondary, and university students each day affect their lives in the future. Our influence, our modeling of professionalism,...

Choosing the best digital camera for your program.(Technology Tips)
March 1, 2005... Many educators in physical education, recreation, dance, and related fields have begun using digital images to enhance their teaching (e.g., Ryan, Marzilla, & Martindale, 2001). Many other educators would like to begin using this technology,...

Using target heart-rate zones in your class: it's never too early to teach fitness concepts, but when to teach what is a bit more complicated.
March 1, 2005... Should I teach the calculation of target heart rate to my students? And when is it appropriate to engage students in the attainment of these heart rates during physical education class activities? The answers to these questions are not easy....

Training the baseball hitter: what does research say? Guided too long by folklore, baseball batting has become a science.
March 1, 2005... Former baseball star Jim Lefebvre (1983) claimed that hitting a baseball may be the most talked about but least understood skill in all of sports. Historically, hitting instruction has been based on intuitive thinking by "hitting gurus," rather...

The integrated curriculum of "planned approach to healthier schools": improved nutrition and increased physical activity blaze a path to a healthier lifestyle.
March 1, 2005... Planned Approach to Healthier Schools (PATHS) is a multicomponent school program that aims to establish and sustain a social norm consistent with physical activity and healthy nutrition in the school community. The PATHS components include (1)...

Integrating mental-skills training into everyday coaching: physical skill alone won't turn a loser into a winner. The good news is you don't need a psychology degree to strengthen your players' mental skills!
March 1, 2005... Some of the articles written and published in journals and coaching publications tend to assume that most coaches do not actively sharpen their athletes' mental game (Silva, 1984; Smith & Smoll, 1996; Strean, 1995). Other articles state that...

Congratulations! A guide for the new graduate student: after 16 years of schooling, you may feel like an expert student--but graduate school is different!
March 1, 2005... Dear New Graduate Student, Congratulations! I am happy to hear that after years of teaching physical education in public school you have decided to return to the university as a graduate student. I am sure that after reading about the...