JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from March 2007

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from March 2007

Looking at the past to understand the present: women and sport.(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... Because March is Women's History Month, it is appropriate to consider how the past contributions of women have shaped the sport realm. Through history, we can learn from the past and enhance our understanding of the present state of sports....

Higher, faster, stronger, drunker? The need for effective strategies to prevent alcohol abuse among female athletes.(Viewpoint)
March 1, 2007... When people think of athletic participation, many think of the benefits that accompany life as a star athlete. Sports typically provide an environment in which positive attitudes toward healthy competition, discipline, respect for authority,...

Drug testing in interscholastic athletics.(Law Review)(Dominic v. Wyoming Valley West High School)
March 1, 2007... Dominic v. Wyoming Valley West High School U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania 362 F. Supp. 2d 560 March 22, 2005 In February 2002, Dominic M. was removed from his Wyoming Valley West (WVW) High School swim...

Should professional preparation programs have any authority to limit the types of jobs that future professionals may take while enrolled?(Issues)
March 1, 2007... No! Students who work their way through school are to be commended. Often, those are the students with a purpose in attending school. The types of jobs they perform while attending school is their business. As students progress through...

May question.(Issues)
March 1, 2007... Should school administrators hold physical educators responsible for meeting district, state, or national standards, and if so, how? Respond briefly* and send your response by May 29 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA...

2007 National Convention & Exposition.
March 1, 2007... Valuable, Viable, Visible The value of health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals and programming is visible each day as we observe the health and well-being of our children, youths, and adults. Through the efforts of...

Physical activity levels in girls' middle school physical education.(Research Works)
March 1, 2007... What Was the Question? Increasing opportunities for children to engage in physical education is a critical intervention in combating such health problems as obesity and type 2 diabetes as stated by the Task Force on Community Preventive...

Incorporating video games into physical education: between their popularity and their efficient delivery of information, video games may help to enhance students' motivation, understanding, and performance in sports.
March 1, 2007... The growing prevalence of video gaming among young people, particularly males, is often considered to be a contributing factor in the rise of obesity and the shrinking levels of physical activity among youths. This popular belief has been...

Guidelines for implementing a dynamic warm-up for physical education: as doubts about the value of static stretching grow, dynamic exercise offers a more beneficial warm-up procedure.
March 1, 2007... It is important for all students to warm up before participating in the main activities of a physical education class. A general warm-up of low-intensity aerobic activity such as walking or jogging, followed by static stretching, is typically...

Including students with severe, multiple disabilities in general physical education: with careful planning and support, you can successfully include students with severe, multiple disabilities in general physical education.(Solutions for Including Individuals with Disabilities)
March 1, 2007... The following four articles complete this two-part feature edited by Carol Ryan. In the February issue, after an introduction by Ryan, April Tripp, Terry L. Rizzo, and Linda Webbert argued that the creation of a truly inclusive environment...

Including children with autism in general physical education: eight possible solutions; To successfully include students with autism, you must first believe that it can be done.(Solutions for Including Individuals with Disabilities)
March 1, 2007... United States Department of Education statistics (USDE, 2003) indicate that the number of children diagnosed with autism has increased more than fivefold since 1990 and that the percentage of these children being included in general education...

Transitioning children, youths, and young adults with disabilities: without transition services, the purpose of inclusion may go unfulfilled.(Solutions for Including Individuals with Disabilities)
March 1, 2007... The process of transitioning children and youths with disabilities, as well as those without disabilities, occurs many times throughout their educational lives. The process begins at home, continues through early childhood education, middle or...

Promoting leadership in physical education and recreation: opportunities to lead should and can be made available to all students regardless of their physical abilities.(Solutions for Including Individuals with Disabilities)
March 1, 2007... Dora is a third grader who is deaf. She is very athletic and greatly enjoys participating in physical education. Her physical education teacher, Ms. Schedlin, noticed that after instruction for each activity, Dora waited 10 to 20 seconds to...