Physical Educator articles from January 2003

Physical Educator archives from January 2003

"Physical culture down through the ages: now the 21st century looms before us". (Guest Editorial).
January 1, 2003... Lest we in the profession blame ourselves too much for our profession's seemingly perennial plight--i.e, the evident physical inactivity of too many of our citizens of all ages--we should keep in mind the words of educational historian, Thomas...

The reality of fitness for pre-service teachers: what physical education majors "know and can do".
January 1, 2003... Abstract Despite the fact that fitness looms large in the profession, and the fact that there are many issues associated with teaching and testing it, little research has been done to substantiate what in-service or pre -service teachers...

The relationship between the perceptions of students and instructors of the importance of their objectives in physical education activity classes.
January 1, 2003... Abstract Although institutions have added physical education activity (PEA) programs to their curriculums, the ability of the instructors to match their objectives with objectives students value in a PEA class is a concern. This study...

Academic excellence must include physical education. (The Physical Educator).
January 1, 2003... Abstract Physical education has long been an integral part of the school curriculum. However, many times the instruction is very similar from one grade to the next in middle/junior and senior high school. Physical education curricula...

Teachers' perceptions and the TOMI as predictors of visual/visual-motor skills in motorically impaired and non-impaired elementary school-aged children. (The Physical Educator).(Test of Motor Impairment )
January 1, 2003... Abstract Elementary school-aged children were classified as "below average" (impaired) (n=14) or "above average/average" (nonimpaired) (n=16) in motor skills based upon the perception of their Physical Education (P.E.) teachers. These two...

Determinants of physical activity in adolescents and young adults: the basis for high school and college physical education to promote active lifestyles. (The Physical Educator).
January 1, 2003... Abstract The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of factors that influence physical activity adoption and/or maintenance for high school and college students (ages 15-24) based upon the recent behavioral research literature....

Naval Base in Pennsylvania Takes Steps to Cut Jobs.
January 7, 2003

McConnellsburg, Pa.-Based Manufacturer to Close Bedford Plant.
January 8, 2003

Rite Aid Reports 5.7 Percent Increase in Same-Store Sales for December.
January 8, 2003

Harrisburg, Pa.-Area Chamber Recognizes Top Business Leaders.
January 9, 2003

Lebanon County, Pa., Teenagers Wins Beef Farming Award.
January 14, 2003

Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Industry Ranks Third in Nation.
January 19, 2003

Parent Company of Harrisburg, Pa., Bank Sees Earnings Rise over 20 Percent.
January 21, 2003

Lower Paxton, Pa.-Based Pasta Company Parts Ways with Two Executives.
January 21, 2003

The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa., Business Briefcase Column.
January 29, 2003

Harrisburg, Pa., Native Receives Award for Contribution to Resort.
January 30, 2003

Irradiated Beef Heads for Pennsylvania Grocery Stores.
January 31, 2003

EarthLink Cuts 19 Jobs, Closes Harrisburg, Pa.-Area Network Center.
January 31, 2003