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

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

Conferences and workshops.
May 1, 2004... June 4-5, 2004. The Recruiters Institute XII, Raleigh, North Carolina. In its 12th year, this college athletic-recruiting seminar will feature dynamic speakers from nationally prominent men's and women's programs. For more information, or to...

Teachers as role models.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Leann Tyson Martin ("The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Physical Educators," February 2004) was far too kind to physical educators in her seventh and final habit of "Sharpen the Saw." She seems to accept the false premise that (in her words)...

Questionable practices in physical education.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Most physical educators are currently involved in efforts to either save existing programs or to restore and enhance programs that have been cut back or eliminated. These efforts are bolstered by the implementation of appropriate "best"...

Influence of body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness on physical activity in physical education class.(Research Works)
May 1, 2004... The fitness level of American children continues to be a topic of great concern. Low levels of physical activity among children have been associated with an increase in body fat and a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases (Department of...

Is school recess a recreational activity?(Law Review)
May 1, 2004... Auman v. School District of Stanley-Boyd Supreme Court of Wisconsin 248 Wis. 2d 548 634 N.W.2d 762 (2001) 2001 Wis. LEXIS 1603 Recreational-user statutes were originally enacted in all 50 states for the purpose of protecting...

Is liability a growing concern for the HPERD professions, and, if so, what can be done about it?(Issues)
May 1, 2004... Liability is a major concern for the HPERD professions because we live in such a litigious society. Twenty or 30 years ago, this would not have even been a topic to discuss. Unfortunately, if a child gets hurt in physical education class today,...

Luther Halsey Gulick Aware.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... The Luther Halsey Gulick Medal, designed by R. Tait McKenzie, is regarded as the highest honor of the Alliance in recognition of long and distinguished service to one or more of the professions. Linda K. Bunker is a renowned professor at...

Honor Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... The Honor Awards are bestowed annually for meritorious service by members of the Alliance and to the professions represented. Recipients are designated as Honor Fellows in recognition of their high attainment. John P. Bennett, former...

R. Tait McKenzie Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... The R. Tait McKenzie Awards are bestowed annually by the Alliance in recognition of distinguished service by members, which takes place outside the framework of the Alliance but which reflects prestige, honor, and dignity on the Alliance. ...

Mabel Lee Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)
May 1, 2004... The Mabel Lee Awards recognize young members of the Alliance who has demonstrated outstanding potential in scholarship and teaching, as well as professional leadership. The quality of performance evidenced by recipients indicates that they will...

William G. Anderson Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)
May 1, 2004... The William G. Anderson Awards honor the founder of the Alliance by the annual recognition of nationally known persons in the allied fields who are not members but who have contributed significantly to the professions represented in the...

Charles D. Henry Award.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... The Charles D. Henry Award was presented for the first time in the Centennial Year. It is bestowed annually by the Alliance in recognition of significant contributions by a member to the enhancement of its ethnic minority members. Dwan...

Jump Rope for Heart Recognition Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)
May 1, 2004... Kaye Cochran began her education career in 1973 in Shreveport, Louisiana as a high school physical education teacher. After seven years, she moved into the elementary school setting and has continued as an elementary physical education teacher...

Hoops for Heart Recognition Award.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... Marla Thomas has taught for 18 years and has been an elementary physical education teacher at Whipple Heights Elementary School in Canton, Ohio since 1992. She has coordinated both Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart events since her...

2004 AAHPERD Presidential Citations.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... Theresa Purcell Cone teaches physical education and dance at the Brunswick Acres Elementary School in Kendall Park, New Jersey, and directs the children's dance performance company. She is also a teacher and choreographer for the American...

AAHPERD National Presidential Scholarship Awards.(AAHPERD Awards)(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2004... The AAHPERD National Presidential Scholarship Awards were established to recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Naomi Lerner, a senior at Adelphi...

Promoting lifelong physical activity through quality physical education.(2004 Alliance Scholar Lecture)
May 1, 2004... Despite the recognized health risks associated with physical inactivity, most Americans are not active enough to achieve health benefits and many report no planned physical activity at all. The Surgeon General's report (U.S. Department of...

Combining theory and practice in the gymnasium: "constraints" within an ecological perspective.
May 1, 2004... Understanding how a variety of constraints influence movement will allow movement educators to plan lessons that have a greater chance for success. ********** For motor development teachers, the study of theories is critical to the...

Sport education in a PETE program.
May 1, 2004... Can preservice students learn to teach alternative curriculum models based on book knowledge alone, or should they experience the models firsthand? ********** Curricular models abound in the physical education profession. Some of the...

The impact of inclusion in general physical education for all students.
May 1, 2004... Quality inclusion produces benefits for all students, but inclusion can also produce negative effects if mishandled. The difference depends to a great extent on the environment the teacher creates. ********** Standards define today's...

Collaborating with classroom teachers to increase daily physical activity: the GEAR program.
May 1, 2004... Working together, physical educators and classroom teachers can infuse more physical activity into the school day. ********** In elementary schools, increasing pressure is being placed on teachers and administrators regarding teacher...

Digital video assignments: focusing a new lens on teacher preparation programs.
May 1, 2004... Teacher preparation now requires the integration of technological skills. Here is how one university has met the challenge. ********** Adelphi University's teacher preparation program was recently challenged by the New York State...