JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance articles from September 2005

JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance archives from September 2005

Sports participation trends.(News)
September 1, 2005... Do you want to know whether you are participating in a "popular" sport? Take a look at the results of the "Sports Participation in 2004" survey, the latest annual report by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). The survey charts...

Six weeks to better health.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Basic changes to diet and exercise patterns can lower a person's risk for illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease in as few as six weeks according to a Brigham Young University study published in the Journal of the American...

Childhood obesity and early onset of adult diseases.(News)
September 1, 2005... Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which previously affected only adults, have begun to show up with increasing frequency in youths in recent years. The primary cause is the growing number of overweight and obese children. A...

Red alert: gender equity issues in secondary physical education.(Editorial)(Editorial)
September 1, 2005... Secondary physical education, more specifically, the learning environment in mixed-gender physical education, is on red alert. Although physical educators face a myriad of problems--such as overcrowded classrooms, poor equipment and facilities,...

A self-report measure of physical activity.(Research Works)
September 1, 2005... There are multiple approaches to measuring physical activity. Among these are direct observation, electronic monitoring, direct and indirect calorimetry, and self-report instruments. Self-report instruments are the most practical and cost...

Nontraditional seasons for female sports programs: discriminatory or not?(Law Review)
September 1, 2005... McCormick v. The School District of Mamaroneck 370 F.3d 275 June 4, 2004 Barry McCormick and Josef Geldwert brought suit on behalf of their respective daughters, Katherine and Emily, then freshman athletes in the New York State...

Standards and practice for K-12 physical education in Japan: in both content and approach, Japanese physical education exhibits similarities to, and differences from, physical education in the United States.(Standards and Practice in Asian Physical Education)
September 1, 2005... The following two articles conclude this two-part feature. In the August issue, after an introduction by feature editor Lynn Dale Housner, Guoli Liang, Richard T. Walls, and Chunlei Lu discussed physical education in China. This was followed by...

Standards and practice for K-12 physical education in Singapore: although physical education is required at all grade levels in Singapore, physical educators there still battle marginalization of their subject.(Standards and Practice in Asian Physical Education)
September 1, 2005... To understand and appreciate the current standards and practices of physical education in Singapore, a brief review of history is warranted. Before 1984, physical education teachers were trained through course electives offered at the Teachers'...

Geocaching: 21st-century hide-and-seek. This high-tech form of orienteering offers physical educators abundant opportunities for multidisciplinary lessons.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... Looking for a new adventure that combines technology and physical activity with nature? Try geocaching (pronounced geocashing)! Geocachers use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and satellite data to search and find hidden treasures (or...

Implementing IEP or 504 goals and objectives into general physical education: what does the physical educator do when a student with a disability has goals and objectives that differ from the class goals and objectives?(Individualized Education Program)
September 1, 2005... Pierre, a second-grade student, has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to ambulate. He is very social and enjoys interaction with his peers. Pierre has a paraeducator named Maria, who is assigned to assist him. His Individualized Education...

Introducing improvisational skills through rhythm tap: whether used in a dance class or in a physical education dance unit, these simple exercises will overcome students' inhibitions and encourage their creative abilities.
September 1, 2005... Rhythm tap is sweeping the nation as an outlet for self-expression. Also known as "jazz tap" or "percussive tap," this art form's dominant focus is musicality, improvisation, simple-to-complex rhythms, and new styles. It reaches beyond...

Effective mentoring: a case for training mentors for novice teachers. Training mentors for new teachers will increase the quality of the mentors and will encourage veteran teachers to undertake the task of mentoring their colleagues.
September 1, 2005... When you were new to teaching, did you have a mentor who was important in helping you survive that first year in your new job? Mentoring has been used in many professional-development settings to support individuals new to a profession. In...

Is it better for PE/kinesiology graduate assistants to teach university activity classes, or for athletic coaches to teach these classes?(Issues)(physical education)
September 1, 2005... The most qualified and effective teacher should teach. Departments should have a process to evaluate instructors, improve deficiencies, and remove ineffective instructors. Input from students, teachers, and administrators should be considered....

January question.(Issues)
September 1, 2005... Should student fitness results be part of grades in physical education? Respond briefly* and send your response by November 7 to JOPERD, Issues, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191, or e-mail: joperd@aahperd.org *Preferred length...

Addressing technology standards: what is the role of the physical educator?(Technology Tips)
September 1, 2005... It seems that everywhere we look today we see standards: National Standards for Physical Education, National Beginning Teacher Standards, National Board Certification Standards, and National Educational Technology Standards for Students. The...

Convention calendar--2005.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... Alabama -- November 13-15 * Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham * Contact: Donn Hester, (205) 934-8336 Alaska -- November 11-12 * Anchorage * Contact: Nancy Winford, (907) 457-1629 Arizona -- September 29-October 1 *...

The ultimate PE challenge.(Teaching Tips)(combining physical education with physical geography)
September 1, 2005... Anticipation built among the fifth graders as their teacher informed them that their next physical education unit would be different than they were used to. The students would be traveling through North America, using new equipment, working in...