Palaestra articles from March 2006

Palaestra archives from March 2006

Remembering John Boelter--a tribute.(Obituary)
March 22, 2006... John G. Boelter passed away suddenly of heart failure at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton, CA, on April 28, 2006. Dr. Boelter was an associate professor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, and an adapted physical education...

Advancing health, safety, and well being of Americans: an analysis of programs affected by the president's 2007 Federal budget.
March 22, 2006... There are more than 100 disability prevention programs associated with the public health infrastructure which have had actual dollar cuts, service cuts, or were de-funded in the President's 2007 budget. Withdrawal of these resources from the...

Practical applications: a summer camp experience from the perspective of youths with disabilities.
March 22, 2006... Inclusion has increased opportunities for youths with disabilities to participate alongside their peers without disabilities. However, has inclusion reduced opportunities to participate in experiences with peers who also have disabilities? It...

APAC business meeting.(Adapted Physical Activity Council)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) had its annual business meeting during the AAHPERD Convention in Salt Lake City on April 27. The executive committee reported several current initiatives: * A special issue of JOPERD entitled,...

Claudine Sherrill awards Breakfast.(sports awards)
March 22, 2006... The annual Awards Breakfast was held Thursday morning with the following awards given: Outstanding Program Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP) AAASP was started in 1996 and is dedicated to competitive sports programming...

A summer of competition.(United States Paralympics sports)
March 22, 2006... What's happening on the U.S. Paralympics sports scene? This summer can best be summed-up in two words--National Championships. The first competition on the docket is the USA Shooting National Championships, June 11-18 in Fort Benning, GA....

DS/USA.(Disabled Sports United States of America)(Kirk Bauer represents United States of America in opening ceremonies of Paralympic Winter Games)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Kirk Bauer, Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA, was appointed by President Bush to join the delegation representing the USA at the opening ceremonies of the IX Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. The delegation was headed by U.S....

Special Olympics Announces New Managing Director for North America.(Bob Gobrecht)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Special Olympics global headquarters has named Bob Gobrecht to lead its North America region. Gobrecht will serve as Managing Director for Special Olympics North America, overseeing operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and...

NBA holds clinic for Special Olympics athletes.(National Basketball Association)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... On February 19, Special Olympics athletes from Texas shot hoops with some of the NBA's finest players during a basketball clinic held at 2006 NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by NOKIA at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX....

National Sports Festival.(United States Asociation of Blind Athletes )(www.usaba.org)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The United States Asociation of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to play host to the 2006 National Sports Festival and Championships in Colorado Springs, CO. The Sports Festival will be held August 1-3, 2006 at the Colorado School for the Deaf...

USABA and Velo Club La Grange form partnership.(United States Association of Blind Athletes)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Following the success of a tandem-cycling development program held this past July at the ADT Event Center Velodrome in Southern California, the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and the Los Angeles-based cycling group, Velo...

Goalball team captures gold at Midwest Regionals.(Midwest Regional Goalball Tournament)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Congratulations to Northeast Florida (men's team) and the Kalamazoo Chaos (women's team) for capturing gold medals at the Midwest Regional Goalball Tournament held at Western Michigan University (WMU), February 24-25. At the conclusion of the...

USABA to host U.S. Women's Goalball Team training camp.(United States Association of Blind Athletes)(United States)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The United States Association of Blind Athletes was pleased to play host to the U.S. Women's Goalball Team in their final training camp before the U.S. Women's Paralympic Goalball Team was selected. The camp was held March 17 through March 19,...

Coaching staff formed to lead U.S. Team in alpine skiing and snowboarding.(United States)
March 22, 2006... The USA Deaf Sports Federation is pleased to announce the selections of U.S. Team coaches for the sports of alpine skiing and snowboarding. Alpine Skiing: The head coach is Doug Dickinson, and his assistant coach is Nancy Bonura. Both Mr....

Top female cyclist in the world.(Cheri Blauwet)
March 22, 2006... Cheri Blauwet was born in Larchwood, IA, where she was injured in a farm accident at the age of 15 months. Upon entering high school, her track coach encouraged her to join the team because Iowa held sanctioned wheelchair events at the state...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 22, 2006... Camps/Clinics June 1-4 Aquatic Therapy Specialty Institutes, Chicago, IL. Contact: Angie Fischer, Director of Education & Marketing, Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO; (719) 593-2063; afischer@atri.org...

V traveling on the OutBAC--challenging children with disabilities on a low ropes course.
March 22, 2006... Physical Activity Programs for Children with Special Needs provide a variety of movement programs throughout the year as a part of the Adapted Physical Education teaching option in the Department of Kinesiology (KIN) at California State...

PowerShowdown--a game for everyone.
March 22, 2006... Not sure what PowerShowdown is? Join a majority of the United States. While invented in Canada, and played rather extensively in other parts of the world where it is known as Showdown, somehow it never managed to cross the borders into U.S....

Recapping the 2006 winter Paralympic games.
March 22, 2006... Torinese hospitality was on display with the city's hosting of the IX Winter Paralympic Games, March 10-19, 2006. The dynamic, bustling city of Torino, Italy, with close to a million inhabitants, and the areas of Sestriere-Borgata, Pragelato,...

Cornelia de lange syndrome / maple syrup urine disease / Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome: behavior issues, activities, and conclusions.
March 22, 2006... Parts 1 and 2 of this series, addressed need to expand the body of knowledge with respect to providing appropriate physical education services to students with Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS), Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), and...

Energy bars--costly but convenient.
March 22, 2006... PowerBars, Clif bars, Luna Bars, Met-RX Bars. A plethora of energy bars awaits you at every convenience store, each bar boasting of its ability to enhance performance. You can find a bar for every diet style--kosher, low carb, vegan,...

Lasting bonds best buddies.(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Best Buddies is an international organization with the goal of making better lives for individuals who have intellectual disabilities. There are chapters in middle schools, high schools, and in colleges across the world. Each member of the club...

Take me out to the ball game! maybe a movie, too?(Americans with Disabilities Act)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Baseball franchises have begun to undertake steps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by improving accessibility in their venues. While Yankee and Shea Stadiums have made improvements suggested by advocacy groups, new...

Traveling with oxygen?(portable oxygen containers allowed to be taken in airlines)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... In the past, many individuals who needed medical oxygen experienced problems related to access, cost, and poor coordination among airlines, airports, and oxygen suppliers. Under the leadership of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and a congressional...

Cheerleading injuries.(research)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... In a study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, researchers at Oklahoma State University (OSU) reported that as cheerleaders progress from the junior high level to the high school and university levels, and as...

Unique mobility park.(on site physical therapy clinic of University of Puget Sound)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, has an on-site physical therapy clinic providing learning experiences for both patients and physical therapy students. One feature of the clinic is a 4,000-square-foot, outdoor mobility park...

Wrestler inspires teammates.(Rohan Murphy )(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Pennsylvania State University wrestler Rohan Murphy needs assistance of his teammates just to get to the practice area. Born without legs, it is difficult to make it down the stairs from the locker room to the wrestling room, so he is carried...

Protective injections help children with hemophilia.(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Without a crucial protein to make blood clot, children who have hemophilia can bleed into their joints at the slightest bump or scrape. This can lead to crippling arthritis by the time they are in their early teens. Ellis Neufeld, Director of...

Jobs for the disabled--who gets rich?(government contracts for blind persons)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Nearly 70 years ago the Randolph-Sheppard Act gave legally blind persons priority on government contracts to operate food services on federal property. Then in 1938, the Wagner-O'Day Act required the government to purchase brooms, mops, and...

Who will be the next Paralympians?(United States Olympic Training Center hosts disability sports programs)(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... The United States Olympic Training Center hosted a three-day program on Paralympic Sports including shooting, wheelchair fencing, cycling, sled hockey, sitting volleyball, and table tennis. The purpose of the training camp was to introduce...

Student of the month.(Troy Davis )(Brief article)
March 22, 2006... Thirteen-year old Troy Davis recently received Student of the Month recognition as a 7th grade student at Granite Valley Middle School in Monson, MA. Troy was very excited when told he was selected by his teachers as Student of the Month. Troy...

Carpenter, R. A., & Finley, C. E. (2005). Healthy Eating Every Day.(Ruth Ann Carpenter)(Carrie E. Finley)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Carpenter, R. A., & Finley, C. E. (2005). Healthy Eating Every Day. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers (P.O. Box 5076, 61825, telephone [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549, web site www.HumanKinetics.com; ISBN 0-7360-5186-4;...

Childhood Obesity--Reversing the Trend (Part of The Doctor Is In series) (Video or DVD) (n. d.).(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 22, 2006... Childhood Obesity--Reversing the Trend (Part of The Doctor Is In series) (Video or DVD) (n. d.). Princeton, New Jersey: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (P.O. Box 2053, 08543-2053; telephone [609] 275-1400, [800] 257-5126, FAX [609]...

Corbin C. B., Pangrazi, R. P., & Franks, G. D. (Eds.) (2004). Toward A Better Understanding of Physical Fitness & Activity: Selected Topics (Volume Two).(book review)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Corbin C. B., Pangrazi, R. P., & Franks, G. D. (Eds.) (2004). Toward A Better Understanding of Physical Fitness & Activity: Selected Topics (Volume Two). Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway. Publishers (6207 N. Cattlerack Road, Suite 5,...

Dunn, J. M., & Leitschuh, C. A. (2006). Special Physical Education (8th Ed.).(book review)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Dunn, J. M., & Leitschuh, C. A. (2006). Special Physical Education (8th Ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company (4050 Westmark Drive, 52004-1840, telephone [800] 228-0810, FAX [8001772-9165; ISBN 0-7575-19091, paperback, 955...

Emes, C. & Velde, B. P. (2005). Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity.(book review)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Emes, C. & Velde, B. P. (2005). Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 North Market Street, P. O. Box 5076, telephone [217] 351-5076. [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN 0-7360-4561-9 paperbacks,...

Krawitz, J. (2004). Big Enough (video).(Video recording review)
March 22, 2006... Krawitz, J. (2004). Big Enough (video). Boston, MA: Fanlight Productions (4196 Washington Street, Suite #2, (02131, telephone [800] 937-4113, FAX [617] 469-3379, outside U.S. call [617] 469-4999, e-mail fanlight@fanlight.com, web...

Lambke, T. (2004). Spirit, Courage, and Resolve: A Special Olympic Athlete's Road to Gold.(book review)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Lambke, T. (2004). Spirit, Courage, and Resolve: A Special Olympic Athlete's Road to Gold Chandler, AZ: Five Star Publications, Inc. (P. O. Box 6698, 85246-6698, telephone [480] 940-8182, [866] 471-0777, FAX [480] 940-8787, e-mail...

Lavay, B. W., French, R.., & Henderson, H. L. (2006). Positive Behavior Management in a Physical Activity Setting (2nd ed.).(book review)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Lavay, B. W., French, R.., & Henderson, H. L. (2006). Positive Behavior Management in a Physical Activity Setting (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers (P O Box 5076, 61825, telephone [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549, web...

Nutrition and Exercise (Video or DVD) (n. d.).(digital video disks)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 22, 2006... Nutrition and Exercise (Video or DVD) (n. d.) Princeton, NJ: Film for the Humanities & Sciences (P O Box 2053, 08543-2053; telephone [609] 275-1400.[800] 257-5126, FAX [609] 275-3767, e-mail eustserv@films.com; 24 minutes, $89.95 plus 8%...

Pratte, S., & Matthews, K. (2005). Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life.(book review)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Pratte, S., & Matthews, K. (2005). Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life. New York, NY: Harper/Collins Publishers (10 East 53rd Street, 10022; ISBN 10:0-06-053568-7 and 13:978-0-06-053568-1; paperback, 336 pages....

Sena, M., Straughan, K., & Sattler, T. (2005). Lean Mom, Fit Family: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and Healthier Family.(book review)(Book review)
March 22, 2006... Sena, M., Straughan, K., & Sattler, T. (2005). Lean Mom, Fit Family: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and Healthier Family. Chicago, IL: Anywhere Anytime Fitness System, LLC (40 S. Green Street, Suite 501, 60607, telephone [312] 243-0855,...

Treating Obesity (Part of The Doctor Is In series) (Video or DVD) (2003).(Brief article)(Video recording review)
March 22, 2006... Treating Obesity (Part of The Doctor Is In series) (Video or DVD) (2003). Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (P O Box 2053, 08543-2053; telephone [609]275-1400; [800] 257-5126, FAX [609] 275-3767, e-mail custserv@films.com;...

Integration and inclusion: changing meanings.(ISSUES)
March 22, 2006... Integration and inclusion are psychosocial processes of enormous complexity. Current special education literature uses both terms (e.g., Lemay, 2006; Sindelar, Shearer, Yendol-Hoppey, & Liebert, 2006), whereas most adapted physical activity...

AdaptedSPORTS[TM] more than just fun & games.(American Association of adapted sports programs)
March 22, 2006... Each school year more than 1.5 million American students miss another chance to be part of the time-honored tradition of school sports. Why? Because only a few states have found ways to provide interscholastic athletics to kids with...