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

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

Activity choice and Title IX.(Editorial)(Education Amendments of 1972)
November 1, 2007... It seems that nothing stays the same anymore except, perhaps, a good cup of coffee, a loaf of homemade bread, and secondary physical education. While our world is in a constant state of change, many secondary physical education programs in...

That team sport called ballroom dance.(Viewpoint)
November 1, 2007... I do not expect ballroom dance shoe sales to surpass those of sneakers; however, they are making strides on television and movie screens. Indeed, ballroom dance is catching the attention of many children and adults with movies like Mad Hot...

Free speech or illegal recruiting?(Law Review)(Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association versus Brentwood Academy)(Case overview)
November 1, 2007... Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association v. Brentwood Academy U.S. Supreme Court 127 S.Ct. 2489 June 21, 2007 The Brentwood case has traveled a long and winding road over the last 10 years, leading it to the door of...

Middle school students' attitudes toward physical education.(Research Works)
November 1, 2007... What Was the Question? Student learning and achievement can be influenced by a variety of factors. Students are more likely to have a positive attitude about a subject and more likely to learn when they are in an environment where they...

Is implementation of the "least-restrictive environment" equitable for all students?(Issues)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... This is becoming a great catchphrase for districts to lump students with special needs into a mainstreamed setting with little regard for the students' actual needs. The concept's intent is "to include handicapped students in the total...

March question.(Issues)
November 1, 2007... Should the PERD professions do more or less outsourcing of instruction to content specialists? Respond briefly* and send your response by January 4 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191, or e-mail: joperd@aahperd.org...

A checklist to promote physical activity and fitness in K-12 physical education programs: how many of these strategies do you use?
November 1, 2007... It has become evident in recent years that many youths are not getting enough daily physical activity (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2004). This lack of physical activity has been cited as a major factor in the increase of...

Combating CA-MRSA in physical education, sports, and dance: this potentially deadly bacterial infection demands attention.(Community-associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)(Disease/Disorder overview)
November 1, 2007... For years, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), commonly known as "staph," had been believed to be a problem limited to hospitals. However, a new strain of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus termed "community-associated" or...

Adventure recreation: coming soon to your community; Whitewater in cities? Mountain biking without mountains? Outdoor adventure gains popularity in "backyards" everywhere.
November 1, 2007... Unless a person lived in areas conducive to adventure recreation--such as canoeing and kayaking, bouldering and rock climbing, or mountain biking--considerable travel used to be necessary to participate in such activities. This is changing,...

Strategies for physical activity promotion beyond the physical education classroom: your physical education class may do a great job getting students active, but what about the other 23+ hours in the day?
November 1, 2007... Much of the focus for physical education teachers relates to the curriculum and each individual lesson that is taught. It is important, however, to advocate for another aspect of the program that teachers are trying to promote: physical...

How to develop disability awareness using the sport education model: disability simulation exercises can promote the acceptance of students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
November 1, 2007... Mrs. Rodriquez has been a physical education teacher at Betsy Ross Middle School for 17 years. She is always looking for ways to update her curriculum for the benefit of her students, so she went to a workshop on the sport education model (SEM)...

A web-based learning portfolio system.(Technology Tips)(Web-based Learning Portfolio)
November 1, 2007... Portfolios have been used in teacher education programs to demonstrate teacher candidates' growth and help them to meet certification and graduation requirements. The current trend is for teacher education institutions to adopt electronic...

Conferences & workshops.(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... March 24-27, 2008. 12th Annual ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Long Beach, CA. This conference features more than 100 sessions in nine tracks for health and fitness, strength-training, and nutritional professionals. For more information, visit...

Convention calendar--2008.(workshops)(Brief article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition -- April 8-12 * In partnership with Southern District and Texas AHPERD * Ft. Worth, TX * Contact: Pam Leinenbach, (703) 476-3401 Central District -- March 6-8 * In partnership...