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

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

Dance movement and spirit: issues in the dance education curriculum.(Editorial)
May 1, 2006... Like an erupting volcano, River-dance drummed into the world ten years ago as a seven-minute act to represent a traditional dance form when the World Singing Championships were presented in Dublin. In short order the unique amalgamation of...

Stretching and muscular endurance performance.(Research Works)
May 1, 2006... What Was the Question? While it has become common practice for coaches and trainers to accept and promote the virtues of stretching before performing exercise or engaging in sports, it appears that the athletic world's beliefs about...

Dance movement as a way to help children affected by war.(Viewpoint)
May 1, 2006... Who can escape the worldwide violence wrought amid the 21st century? Many children fear that they or someone they know will lose a relative or friend through terrorism. Many have. We, as professionals in dance movement therapy (DMT), dance...

Proper maintenance of athletic fields and legal liability.
May 1, 2006... Range v. Abbott Sports Complex et al. Supreme Court of Nebraska 691 N.W.2d 525 February 4, 2005 The plaintiff, Christopher Range, was participating in a soccer match at the Abbott Sports Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. While...

Developmentally appropriate soccer activities for elementary school children: youth soccer offers insights for teaching elementary school children.
May 1, 2006... The sport of soccer has seen significant growth across multiple levels for the past two decades. Nowhere has this growth been more dramatic than at the youth level. It is estimated that well over 20 million children have some involvement with...

Physical educators as teachers of literacy: you already are a teacher of literacy, whether or not you know it.
May 1, 2006... Recently, in a second-grade class, a young student skidded into the room and shouted in excitement, "Mrs. W.! The physical education teacher just said rambunctious!" Mrs. W. responded, "Why did he say that?" and the student replied, "Because we...

The power of dance in society and education: lessons learned from tradition and innovation; Rich dance experiences, and the dynamic tension between tradition and innovation, provide a solid foundation for dance education.(NDA Scholar/Artist Lecture)
May 1, 2006... Traditionally, concepts such as art appreciation, student-centered learning, and holistic wellness have often been at odds with educational priorities for selected school subjects and teacher-centered learning. However, education reform around...

Planning and designing safe facilities: if all hazards were obvious, this article would be unnecessary.
May 1, 2006... The following two articles complete this two-part feature. In the April issue, after an introduction by feature editor Julia Ann Hypes, Michael G. Hypes discussed the planning process for facility development, and Thomas H. Sawyer examined the...

Facility accessibility: opening the doors to all; Accessibility does not happen by itself--you have to plan for it!
May 1, 2006... A facility developed for fitness, physical activity, recreation, or sport is a vital community resource that contributes to the overall health and wellness of people in any community. In order to maximize the benefits derived from these...

2006 AAHPERD recognition awards.(American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
May 1, 2006... LUTHER HALSEY GULICK AWARD 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. [ILLUSTRATION...

In light of the editorial in the February 2006 JOPERD, do online physical education courses meet NASPE's standards for quality physical education?(Editorial)
May 1, 2006... A totally online experience in physical education would fall short of ensuring that prescribed outcomes would be satisfied. There is no question that online education has merit for certain courses and portions of others--particularly when...

October question.(Issues)
May 1, 2006... Should after-school programs be structured as an extension of the school day? Respond briefly* and send your response by August 4 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191, or e-mail: joperd@aahperd.org *Preferred...