JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from September 2001

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from September 2001

Dilemmas for Teacher Education Programs.
September 1, 2001... B. Ann Boyce During the next decade, approximately two million new teachers will be needed to fill positions created by retiring teachers and those switching professions and by the dramatic increase in student enrollment (Bradley, 1998;...

Supervision: Willful and Wanton Misconduct.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Barnett v. The Zion Park District Supreme Court of Illinois 665 N.E. 2d 808 April 16, 1996 The Port Shiloh swimming complex, owned and operated by the Zion Park District in Illinois, includes a pool referred to as the "deep"...

Do Nasal Dilators Really Work?
September 1, 2001... It seems that no one can quite account for those peculiar little nose strips. Time and time again, researchers have claimed to offer definitive findings either supporting or debunking the efficacy of the nasal dilator, the band-aid-like strip...

Children's Games--For Adults Only?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Lately, many 20-to-30-somethings, unsatisfied with simply recollecting the games of their childhood, have taken to reenacting them. For instance, during the latest national debate on dodgeball, one could watch adults hurling red rubber balls at...

Choosing the Right Exercise Machine.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The value of an exercise program often has as much to do with personal preferences as physical ability. Most researchers agree that caloric expenditure is the key criterion for judging the merits of any given exercise regimen. But how do...

James Penrod, 2002 NDA.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Scholar/Artist James Penrod, a member of the JOPERD Policy Board, has been named the National Dance Association's 2002 Scholar/Artist. NDA invites all AAHPERD members to attend his Scholar/Artist Lecture at the 2002 AAHPERD National...

Should research have more practical application for practitioners?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A good case can be made that much of the research published in refereed journals reaches a relatively narrow group of like-minded researchers looking for, understandably, empirical studies that demonstrate a rigorous research methodology. Yet...

Writing in Elementary Physical Education.
September 1, 2001... As the nation moves into the 21st century, it becomes essential for students to take part in a comprehensive educational system. This system must give students the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthy lifestyles, achieve personal...

Title IX and Women's Participation in Sport.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Since Title IX was enacted in 1972, women's participation in sports has increased significantly. However, studies at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) universities still show that fewer women participate in sports than men....

Promoting Responsible Student Decision-Making in Elementary Physical Education.
September 1, 2001... The promotion of lifelong physical activity has been recommended as "a contemporary mission" for the physical education profession (Pate & Hohn, 1994). Practicing physical educators would be well served to provide an instructional environment...

Motivating Middle School Students: A Health-Club Approach.(encourages interest of youth in physical education)
September 1, 2001... How many times have you heard a middle school student say, "Why are we doing this? I'll never play field hockey again in my life!" or "I hate basketball. Are you going to make us play this for three whole weeks?" The teacher inside you wants to...

Crisis Management for Physical-Activity Programs.(developing a plan for use when a child is injured)
September 1, 2001... A child in physical education class suddenly collapses and stops breathing. Someone phones in a bomb threat at a high school football game. A set of bleachers collapses during a basketball game. The short-and long-term outcomes of each of these...

Reinforcing literacy Through Movement for Children with Hearing Disabilities.(Illustration)
September 1, 2001... Children with special needs have been mainstreamed into physical education classes for more than 20 years. Teachers must take special care to provide the best education for them, particularly when planning interdisciplinary lessons that support...

Making a Difference for Urban Youths.(motivating inner city youths in physical education programs)
September 1, 2001... DEAD END Daily secondary physical education and increased adolescent involvement in physical activity were recently announced as goals of Healthy People 2010 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). This is good news for...

The First Step Towards a Climbing Wall: Writing a Proposal.(guide for schools requesting equipment)
September 1, 2001... Climbing has experienced a dramatic change over the past several decades, as the outdoor hobby broadened to include various indoor activities. Simple concrete walls with unmovable holds were first created to accommodate climbers desiring to...