Palaestra articles from January 2000

Palaestra archives from January 2000

Approaching A Third Millennium.
January 1, 2000... Recently, the Associated Press circulated a news story about Sarah Knauss of Allentown, Pennsylvania, the oldest known living person, who passed away at the age of 119 on December 30th. Born in 1880 in the coal town of Hollywood, Pennsylvania,...

Application of the Constant Time Delay Procedure in Adapted Physical Education.
January 1, 2000... Introduction The constant time delay (CTD) procedure is a nearly-errorless teaching strategy for individuals with disabilities (Wolery, Ault, & Doyle, 1992). The unique characteristic of this procedure is that a fixed amount of time (delay...

Effective Legislative Advocacy.
January 1, 2000... This issue of Legislative Update reports on the effectiveness of our professions on influencing legislators to support issues vital to physical education and recreation for individuals with disabilities. Based upon the action, or lack thereof,...

National Scene.
January 1, 2000... The Disabled Sports USA organization is a national nonprofit body that functions to provide sporting and recreational services to individuals (young and old) with physical or mobility related disabilities. Within the coming months DS/USA has...

The Power of Advocacy.
January 1, 2000... As the new year begins, the Adapted Physical Activity Council would like everyone to focus on advocacy. While one hears the word used in various settings, advocacy means not only embracing a cause, such as promoting the health and well-being of...

I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Your Mind--Web Site Announcement.
January 1, 2000... As the popularity of the Internet increases, families are turning to the World Wide Web for needed information, students are completing research on-line, and teachers are getting much-needed assistance. Recognizing this growth, Project...

APENS 2000.
January 1, 2000... The annual Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Certification Exam will be administered at various sites across the nation on June 3, 2000. In addition to its traditionally scheduled administration on the first Saturday in June...

COSD Forum.
January 1, 2000... Introduction The Committee on Sports for the Disabled met September 24-26, 1999, at the ARCO Training Facility in Chula Vista, California. Pursuant to recommendations stemming from the Mitchell Commission, this meeting was open to the...

THE BROCKPORT PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST.
January 1, 2000... In 1993 the U.S. Department of Education funded Project Target, a research study primarily designed to develop a health-related, criterion-referenced physical fitness test for youngsters (aged 10-17) with disabilities. Specifically, the purpose...

Project STRIDE--Sliding Successfully for 15 Years!
January 1, 2000... For nearly fifteen consecutive years, students who attend classes in adapted physical education at Questar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) of Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties in upstate New York have been...

NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER.
January 1, 2000... A homegrown program for skiers with disabilities becomes a year-round, international institution COVER FEATURE Over the past fourteen years the National Ability Center, located in Park City, Utah, has become a true recreational...

Managing Student Misbehavior in Adapted Physical Education by Good Teaching Practices.
January 1, 2000... Good teaching practices today include instructional strategies matched to each student's learning style, curriculum appropriate for that student, and applying good reinforcement practices. These are proven teaching techniques for maximizing...

America's Zone Basketball Qualifier.
January 1, 2000... The United States men's and women's wheelchair basket ball teams arrived in Mexico City with high hopes and expectations on November 4, 1999 for the America's Zone competitions being held in conjunction with the Pan American Wheelchair Games....

Physical Activities Ideas for Action: Elementary Level and Secondary Level.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Allen, L. (Editor) (1996). Physical Activities Ideas for Action: Elementary Level and Secondary Level Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN...

Cooperative Learning in Physical Education.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Grineski, S. (1996). Cooperative Learning in Physical Education Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN 0-87322-879-0, paperback, 137 pgs;...

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (Third Edition).(Review)
January 1, 2000... Heyward, V.H. (1997). Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (Third Edition) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN...

Inclusive Games: Movement for Everyone.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Kasser, S.L. (1995). Inclusive Games: Movement for Everyone Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN 0-87322-639-9, paperback, 110 pgs;...

Ai Chi: Flowing Aquatic Energy.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Konno, J. & Sova, R. (1996). Ai Chi: Flowing Aquatic Energy Port Washington, WI: DSL, Ltd. (1218 Noridge Trail, 53074; [414] 284-2542, FAX [414] 284-7039; paperback 62 pgs, $12.95 plus $2.50 s/h--U.S, funds only). Ai Chi combines...

BACKHAB: The Water Way to Mobility and Pain Free Living.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Soya, R. (1996) BACKHAB: The Water Way to Mobility and Pain Free Living Port Washington, WI: DSL, Ltd. (1218 Noridge Trail, 53074; [414] 284-2542, FAX [414] 284-7039; paperback 138 pgs, $18.95 plus $3.00 s/h). Common causes and...

The Brockport Physical Fitness Manual: A Health-Related Test for Youths with Physical and Mental Disabilities.(Review)
January 1, 2000... Winnick, J.P., & Short, F.X. (1999). The Brockport Physical Fitness Manual: A Health-Related Test for Youths with Physical and Mental Disabilities Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217]...

Bibliographic Listings.
January 1, 2000... Inclusion Times for Children and Youth with Disabilities (Quarterly 12-page newsletter edited by Daniel Sage, Professor Emeritus, Syracuse University). Port Chester, NY: National Professional Resources, Inc. (25 S. Regent St, 10573);...

Hands On Experience.
January 1, 2000... Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) students in the Adapted Physical Education class have a unique opportunity to complete their field experience at Camp Horizons. Camp Horizons is a nonprofit camp that provides Weekends in the Country...

Aquadettes.
January 1, 2000... The Aquadettes are an extraordinary group of senior women who perform synchronized swimming routines. From Leisure World Laguna Woods in Laguna Hills, California, these women work year-round and train three times a week. They choreograph their...

Saving Pool Drownings.
January 1, 2000... Many people know the Heimlich maneuver should be used when someone has an obstructed air-way and is choking, but many do not know that it can be used to save drowning victims. The maneuver can be used to force water that has been inhaled out of...

Bradshaw Challenge of Champions.
January 1, 2000... The second Bradshaw Challenge of Champions was held at the United States Equestrian Team Olympic training headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey. This event teamed non-disabled athletes from the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) with riders who have...

At Your Own Speed.
January 1, 2000... Chiropractor David Koffman has practiced holistic, natural health for over 25 years. For more than ten years he has hosted a weekly radio talk show, Let's Talk Health. Recently, he started a show on the Internet that caters to individuals with...

Prader-Willi National Conference.
January 1, 2000... At the national conference on Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), a full-day symposium, was held about treatment with growth hormone (GH) for individuals with PWS. Regular injections of the synthetic form of GH have been administered in controlled...

Prader-Willi Syndrome Center to Open.
January 1, 2000... The University of Maryland Children's Medical Center in Baltimore has opened a multidisciplinary facility to serve the needs of both children and adults with PWS. Operated in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, patient services include...

Dr. Davila Honored.
January 1, 2000... Dr. Robert Davila is the first deaf chief executive officer of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. He was honored for Distinguished Achievement as a role model to others with communication disorders at the 18th Annual National...

Ulti-Mitt.
January 1, 2000... A new, highly flexible baseball mitt has a special patented V-shaped design to provide a large catching surface and is made specifically for players 3 to 8 years of age. This revolutionary design eliminates the need for breaking in the glove...

Innovative Tool.
January 1, 2000... Bryan Lague has a bright future and the possibility of fulfilling his dream of becoming a chef despite the loss of a hand, At age 11, while playing with firecrackers, he tried to extinguish one which had the explosive power of a halt-stick of...

Focus on Training.
January 1, 2000... Name: Michael J. Doyle Sport: Sled Hockey Age: 44 Height/Weight: 5' 11"/180 lbs Classification: wc-3 Disability: Single Above Knee Amputee Occupation: Electrical Engineer-Shipbuilder Hometown: Warrington, PA Background In...

How Has the Supreme Court Affected the Americans with Disabilities Act? You Be the Judge ...
January 1, 2000... When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 1990, it was hailed as the proclamation of emancipation for Americans with disabilities who were considered unemployable. The ADA...

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Is your body Y2K compliant?
January 1, 2000... I want to get my body in good shape in honor of Y2K, so I've stopped eating fattening carbohydrates like pasta and bagels... Dr. Atkins' high protein diet has helped me lose five pounds in one week. But is it healthful...? I must be...