74831-00177-31507/floor+hockey+unit+plan 132.743405418464 6 66 m 142=1079376879=about football? Aren't kids human targets ? 're intentionally trying hurt score. matter, about lacrosse hockey checking fundamental part game? just dance fun, contact( pass germs). 103=1079373603=promote dodgeball class, student choice day . modify game gets clobbered. students bounce ball floor hits anyone. brings ability throw ball notch, reducing chance injury. also limit number balls (usually ) also keep game control. also modified game having students change sides hit, go team try catch thrown ball teammate get back game. doubt kids really enjoy game proper modifications be fun worthwhile activity. also belive game physical educator determine type game fits teaching philosophy. 115=1079375197=previous article motivated write following response. agree disagree please be sure add thoughts topic. Steve Jefferies PELINKS4U **** Marjorie: read interest commentary dodgeball "gym" classes. probably felt struck nice balance "info-tainment" controversy, be aware hurtful assertions insinuations teachers dedicated lives "physically educating" children. absolutely right treating humans respect doesn't guarantee mature productive members society, trivializing efforts folk trying hardest difference lives children little "cheap-shot" journalism. allude fact simple solution youth violence - surely implement - simultaneously pointing futility teaching professionals trying small way control create humane school environment. thinking publicly ridicule efforts actually trying difference? Just time spend playgrounds gyms researching article? information, trying change children's attitudes incredibly difficult frustrating challenge, folk eager grasp sensationalistic offerings defend behaviors educators endeavoring change. ongoing struggle eliminate humiliating experience old "gym" classes girls separated second-class citizens, captains pick teams leaving low skilled students line choices. article, pretending evenly straddle division opinion simply setting take ill-informed pot shots issue warranted thoughtful analysis. Suggesting folks opposed dodgeball express belief " fact form screwball optimism" represents demeaning naivete part regarding intellect physical educators. Physical educators ( "gym" teachers) illusions , , ones spend days children personally face issues school violence. ones trying build self-esteem children all know may be future Dylan Klebolds Eric Harrises. small efforts may be ineffective Marjorie, making effort devoting literary energies sabotaging efforts dedicate lives welfare children. article demeaning insulting. suggest future avoid intellectualizing about topics almost certainly zero practical experience. moment realize opposed dodgeball see firsthand potential negative impact game young children? Just moment focus intellectual capacities vision , adult dressed shorts short sleeved t-shirt. adults intent hitting hard possible ball. low skilled, high skilled. get struck front, back, head, face. glasses bounce across floor fall stationary target anyone holding ball. laughing helplessly attempt protect balls come all directions. welts body turn red sting. continues 30 minutes repeated almost daily basis. having fun? 's self-esteem? positive educational experience wish all children? about children? experience glimmer inspirational thought strike ( accompanied ball) consider be better served eliminating (small) "manifestation social pain childhood"? aren't sure, suggest article report real experience. 'd be happy set . just wonder choose draw line " real-world" argument against protecting children risk harm? safe arena journalistic intellectualizing line? suggest simply children be exposed all possible risks "social pain" apparent belief resilient future? , 's away crossing guards schools, remove school speed zones, eliminate student behavioral expectations. Marjorie, physical educators "illusions control social disorder" don't all answers eliminating school violence. difficult recognize difference activities low high risk physical emotional harm? may be complicated concept worthy Washington Post publication, sake children 's hope 's distinction school teachers took delight criticizing continue recognize. Finally, also missed irony cynical writing style. dismissing efforts apparently ( opinion), misguided -good dodgeball detractors, simultaneously lament evils school violence. guess Marjorie? conduct little "research" discover putting - apparently point article - precisely evils associated kind alienation results social misfits. Sincerely, Stephen C. Jefferies, Professor Physical Education Central Washington University 148=1079377165=haven't opportunity teaching dodgeball any activity , 't tell about . know school allowed loved . broke nose shot face. see trouble letting kids play, safety view. activity involved movement hand/eye coordination, throwing, catching. lot good points game. guess 'm neutral. 108=1079374911=use dodgeball classes. spend time getting treat appropriately throw balls . week took personal day sub " play dodgeball follow lesson plan. classroom teachers noticed obvious change worse class after playing 25 minutes dodgeball. aggressive , respectful . tend wonder unsupportive administrators kids hid along back wall alwaysthe ones . tell kids beg dodgeball class consistently shows respect , consider . 136=1079376529=following posting NASPE Listserv Dr. George Graham Virginia Tech. George course initiator PE Central web site, popular conference presenter, author publications children's physical education. posting relates dodgeball wanted share forum *** Golden Opportunity focus media dodgeball great opportunity profession clearly articulate reasons physical education belong schools. easy , think possible contacted media ( parents, administrators) need steer conversation away dodgeball se (admitting controversial profession) purpose p.e. healthy debate about dodgeball continue years, see , any, leaders profession arguing dodgeball contributes ALL "youngsters physically active healthy lifetime." learning ( didn't already know ) media adept events totally context construing event point. profession guarantee physical education programs lead all youngsters lifetime physical activity. 100% certain, , p.e. past (e.g. dodgeball; kickball; Duck, Duck Goose; basketball; softball, .) lead plethora adults overweight physically inactive. argue good conscience continuing programs? sure solution ( math, reading, science professionals) know work-- searching alternatives need be proud efforts continue mutual quests find better way all kids-- dodgeball experts. current dodgeball debate provides golden opportunity point all willing listen--- days stage lets take advantage . George Graham Virginia Tech 133=1079376217=remember playing dodgeball elementary school loving . also remember students sitting time enjoying game . Gone days red playground balls drilling poor overweight girl face, times changed (obviously better). After reading comments listed forum opinions stayed . listened all arguments against, agree "old" style dodgeball be "outlawed" simply agree people saying all forms game bad. argument human targets true activities PE programs: football, softball, badminton, tag . safety rules put effect rules set, students chance injured any activity. argument best athletes win just true. variations game give slower weaker advantage anyone. just boys girls, athletic non-athletic children beg play regular basis. know activity , enjoyed all . may say all good disagree. students enjoy all activities find likes plays hard time. know! agree dodgeball "old" form developmentally appropriate, be changed . doing lead activities evolve throwing catching justify form dodgeball part unit. dream playing any form dodgeball entire unit, see little arguments persuade playing - time year play . see rational letting children play game love. 97=1079373068=experience teaching Elementary PE Turkish children Dodgeball gets mixed reviews. boys love game fast pace, violence competitiveness. girls , shy away game, gender separated, don't game . Personally feel dodgeball place curriculum, especially South American European schools, children know kick, really know throw. Dodgeball great hand-eye coordination, catching throwing skills. After tries grade classes, wound changing dodgeball unit run handball soccer goal target. competitive, losing team cries, boys girls happy play , cooperative team wins. bad lesson children learn about team sports, eh? 118=1079375369=Dodgeball played high school inappropriate..... today adaptations game develop skills fun students good . think forgetting physical educator set tone class. , content important models respect, sportsmanship, demands cooperation kindness sets tone class. stress competition fun students learn. game targets elimination students learn. game fun provide students opportunity help cooperate learn. individual decide believe act . all, judge effectiveness another teacher play "dodgeball" form. way, perfect, all mistakes spelling grammer, especially typing hurry....'s get critical. need be supportive . 138=1079376629=Thanks Jim Bogden, MPH Senior Project Associate National Association State Boards Education (NASBE) sharing information: **** spirit "know thine enemy," current issue conservative Weekly Standard contains cover story interest physical health education community : http://www.weeklystandard.com/magazine/mag_6_39_01 /labash_feat_6_39_01.asp Following paragraphs: June 25, 2001/Vol , Number 39 's Wrong Dodgeball? New Phys Ed Wussification America Matt Labash all perplexing issues brought attention Journal Physical Education, Recreation & Dance - fact thing Journal Physical Education, Recreation & Dance - puzzling question JOPERD chewed April symposium: " place dodgeball physical education?" adult memories P.E., dodgeball best represented test skill derring-, requiring speed, agility, accurate throwing face barely controlled chaos. worst, meant red rubber ball fired goo-loos glasses, minor indignity filed away all petty humiliations growing , forgetting homework, forced wear itchy Christmas corduroys Aunt Bea sent along pecan roll. debate rocked community dodgeball scholars right foundations. plenty educators believe dodgeball harmless exhibition physical prowess cunning, mention fun, sport's naysayers banded moral fervor Abolitionists. Already, movement succeeded having dodgeball banned school districts states..... read complete article go : http://www.weeklystandard.com/magazine/mag_6_39_01 /labash_feat_6_39_01.asp 592=1113524976='m glad students enjoy dodgeball , Mike , useful enjoyable . , want look scenario. adults following groups walking gym watching class play dodgeball. people may be Middle States committee(evaluation) , school board , prospective parents relocated community members. part curruculum may ponder? may look activity say" anybody teach ", .00 hour rec teacher parent works athletic club. point don't want anybody teach . don't want anybody replacing activities weren't lifetime activity. don't want anybody " street' job. worked hard , trained hard dreamed about activities unique developmentally appropriate, take years enthusiasm , imagination creativity overcome give students. sugar coat water dodgeball all want fought hard rid sins past inept teachers programs fail . Please reconsider activity life save may be . Good luck . Please don't take attack , personally, choice activities . 132=1079376149=Greg Burd love stuff! Dr. Steve Jefferies, uses emotional plea discredit dodgeball, informed. question table be benefits dodgeball negatives game. benefits include practice throwing, catching, dodging, fleeing. see unit game revealed low skilled participants pleased 100% students class. seen modifications dodgeball fact provide maximum participation maximum success all students. type balls soft implements today, safety hardly issue any open skilled sports involve element chaos. read all previous arguments pro con dodgeball. understanding occasional game modified dodgeball harm low skilled individual -weigh benefits. bone pick dodgeball advocates , concerning ALTPE (academic learning time physical education). know answer question pose suspect know answer professional observations. Compared activities promote skills dodgeball, actual activity time average student get game dodgeball? , trials students receive throwing, catching, dodging, fleeing 15 minute game dodgeball? suspect wide spread systematic analysis ALTPE dodgeball taken find little support educational value dodgeball. conclusion, dodgeball skill based values may be far . reason hope physical educators reserve dodgeball rare occasions staple. Fun extremely important students expense forfeiting duties teach skilled human movement. P.S. thank J. Hutslar pointing silly debate comparison 135=1079376316=great physical education curriculum disrupted occasional field trip, early-release assembly schedule, snow day, pulled fire alarm, day after Halloween. teaching elementary students days Christmas break 's "disadvantages" say . may resort activity ) demonstrates physical skills (locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative) contribute movement proficiency, ) performs fundamental movement combinations (run/catch; catch/throw; dribble/pass), ) applies movement principles skills complex activities enhance physically active life, ) follows rules safety procedures participating variety physical activities, ) demonstrates knowledge rules safety procedures participating cooperatively individual, dual/team, leisure activities, ) incorporates safety procedures activities individual fitness plans leisure employment, ) develop fitness vocabulary awareness fitness concepts participating regularly variety physical activities fitness play, ) measure physical fitness, set fitness activity goals, explore variety activities maintain healthy levels cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular-endurance-flexibility, body composition, ) all students fun. activity · ready·Medic Dodgeball! lesson plan detail objectives all-participation game meet following Washington Assessment Student Learning Essential Academic Learning Requirements Health Fitness February 2001: . student acquires knowledge skills necessary maintain active life: Movement, physical fitness. meet standard, student : . Develop fundamental complex movement skills, developmentally appropriate. . Safely participates variety developmentally physical activities. . Understand concepts health-related fitness develop monitor progress personal fitness goals. safety use " foam balls, students checking understanding class : point great catchers throwers dodgers strategists medics hard working pulling students hospital wall continue back game. discuss, brief, any improvements be catchers throwers dodgers strategists medics. change medics any volunteer (keeping gender equality mind). resume game. totally disliked "gym" class back 70's curriculum dodgeball ( see rubber balls - know - small red ones - flying all sides bullies "gym" teacher smiling laughing), basketball (picked !) flag football, dodgeball, basketball ( picked !) change pace flag football OUTSIDE! fact, HATED PE. teach physical education change physical education old, give unfit overweight -confident children chance having rewarding physical education experience. above considered bad physical education teacher? know - please! Dan Persse, .T.,C C.S.C.S. Blaine Elementary School Central Washington Graduate Student PS. access above WASL EALRS entirety : (http://www.k12.wa./reform/EALR/standards/healthf itns.asp) 2717=1165443085=SI couple years ago- funniest thing written CHILD LEFT !! alarm , America going softer left- butter. Exhibit ,137: Schools started banning dodgeball. kid . Dodgeball outlawed school districts New York, Texas, Utah Virginia. thinking about , Cecil County, Md., school board wants ban any game "human targets." Personally, wish all people go suck Birkenstocks. Human targets? 's tag? 's snowball fight? 's close play second? Neil Williams, physical education professor Eastern Connecticut State, says dodgeball go "encourages best pick weak." Noooo! mean 's weak world? 's strong? course , dodgeball opportunities life figure 're going deal . bully, Big Joe, seventh grade. weighed 225 pounds, take underwear shower parade locker room twirling finger. also kid named Melvin, thin 've faxed class class. 'll forget dodgeball game Big Joe ball hand sandwiched knees, firing side human tennis-ball machine, , all sudden, got plunked right -Eleven-sized butt. Joe whirled see 'd done saw Melvin, all 83 pounds , smile. New Age whiners say dodgeball inappropriate times horrifying school shootings. kidding? Dodgeball times life get aggressions, questions asked. don't need dodgeball schools, need ! know all NPR-listening, Starbucks-guzzling parents want. want Ambers Alexanders grow cozy womb noncompetition, everybody shares tofu Little Red Riding Hood big, bad wolf set commune. kids stumble bright light real world find , , 's weak 's strong teams sides winning losing. 'll recognize kids. 'll be ones filling chalupas. noncompetitive. Williams fellow wusses aren't stopping dodgeball. Physical Education Hall Shame 've also included duck-duck-goose musical chairs. Seriously. , give dodgeball, look games be banned : Tag. Referring any child demeaning hurtful. child hollering, "'re !" recommend, "'re special!" Red Rover. Inappropriate labeling children animals. Also, use word red evokes Communist undertones. Sardines. Unfairly leaves child alone loser -- term psychologists deemed unacceptable. Hide--seek. child need hide be sought. modern child runs free search . Baseball. Involves wrong-headed notions stealing, errors gruesome hit--run. Players be safe, . Hopscotch. Sounds vaguely alcoholic, mention demeaning friends Scottish ancestry. Marbles. Winning ' marbles overly capitalistic. Marco Polo. Mocks blind. Capture flag. Mimics war. Kick . Unfair . PC twinkies way, 'll be left : Duck-duck-duck. Teacher spends entire hour patting child softly head. Upsy . entire class takes turns fluffing gym teacher's pillow nap. Swedish baseball. Players allowed free passage , second third, receive relaxing -minute massage opposing players. Smear mirror. Students take turns whipped cream smear parts reflection don't , e.g., fat accrued doing damn thing gym class. 116=1079375275=May 14 Rick Reilly Sports Illustrated published following commentary ( respond posting): **** Weak Shall Inherit Gym Posted: Tuesday May 08, 2001 :55 PM alarm , America going softer left- butter. Exhibit ,137: Schools started banning dodgeball. kid . Dodgeball outlawed school districts New York, Texas, Utah Virginia. thinking about , Cecil County, Md., school board wants ban any game "human targets." Personally, wish all people go suck Birkenstocks. Human targets? 's tag? 's snowball fight? 's close play second? Neil Williams, physical education professor Eastern Connecticut State, says dodgeball go "encourages best pick weak." Noooo! mean 's weak world? 's strong? course , dodgeball opportunities life figure 're going deal . bully, Big Joe, seventh grade. weighed 225 pounds, take underwear shower parade locker room twirling finger. also kid named Melvin, thin 've faxed class class. 'll forget dodgeball game Big Joe ball hand sandwiched knees, firing side human tennis-ball machine, , all sudden, got plunked right -Eleven-sized butt. Joe whirled see 'd done saw Melvin, all 83 pounds , smile. New Age whiners say dodgeball inappropriate times horrifying school shootings. kidding? Dodgeball times life get aggressions, questions asked. don't need dodgeball schools, need ! know all NPR-listening, Starbucks-guzzling parents want. want Ambers Alexanders grow cozy womb noncompetition, everybody shares tofu Little Red Riding Hood big, bad wolf set commune. kids stumble bright light real world find , , 's weak 's strong teams sides winning losing. 'll recognize kids. 'll be ones filling chalupas. noncompetitive. Williams fellow wusses aren't stopping dodgeball. Physical Education Hall Shame 've also included duck-duck-goose musical chairs. Seriously. , give dodgeball, look games be banned : Tag. Referring any child demeaning hurtful. child hollering, "'re !" recommend, "'re special!" Red Rover. Inappropriate labeling children animals. Also, use word red evokes Communist undertones. Sardines. Unfairly leaves child alone loser -- term psychologists deemed unacceptable. Hide--seek. child need hide be sought. modern child runs free search . Baseball. Involves wrong-headed notions stealing, errors gruesome hit--run. Players be safe, . Hopscotch. Sounds vaguely alcoholic, mention demeaning friends Scottish ancestry. Marbles. Winning ' marbles overly capitalistic. Marco Polo. Mocks blind. Capture flag. Mimics war. Kick . Unfair . PC twinkies way, 'll be left : Duck-duck-duck. Teacher spends entire hour patting child softly head. Upsy . entire class takes turns fluffing gym teacher's pillow nap. Swedish baseball. Players allowed free passage , second third, receive relaxing -minute massage opposing players. Smear mirror. Students take turns whipped cream smear parts reflection don't , e.g., fat accrued doing damn thing gym class. Issue date: May 14, 2001 131=1079376109=Silly Dodgeball Debate Continues Jack Hutslar, Ph.D. North American Youth Sport Institute www.NAYSI.com May 30, 2001 surprise, received telephone call NBC New York City. wanted appear morning shows. Given nature news today, fully expected be asked about injuries youth sport violence players, coaches parents. "bad news" topics dominate calls media. be coming understand, media tends pursue anything be portrayed dirt. seldom call about deal good news. know title article, another call big time media about silly little games dodgeball. fielded number past month. suppose surprise people hinterlands adopted elimination dodgeball schools current mission. media, operating , sees hit debate. case, believe helping . Nay-sayers positioning dodgeball unsuitable activity students. be pinning argument position powerful players permitted dominate intimidate weak players. say fosters aggressiveness. against competition children. guess hot button be. . . cannonball low high dive! Kickball! position dodgeball OK. grade - physical education teacher, variations game kids loved . change pace activity college fitness classes. All students play kind enthusiasm classroom teachers generate. nay-sayers, mention , situations, rules place addressed safety issues. newspaper interview, called dodgeball debate another possible politically correct issue. be nay-sayers trying extend de-maculinization boys activity. trying math, science computer. doing , people want boys be naturally - active, physical, impatient inquisitive. wonders natural tendencies boys surface attempt suppress basic instincts phase life after another. introduced dodgeball correctness (PC) arena. , , local long time observer noted, political issues burdened accuracy truth. know , political matters need follow rules greedy capitalist follow advertising. , politicians required be accurate, truthful honest. political matters, bottom line money votes. hope occur silly dodgeball debate may metastasize experienced anti-USAism, anti-capitalism, global warming, religion education, correct speech, guns, SUVâs, energy environmentalism, Boy Scouts, butterfly ballots, cell phones. political debates, side experts proponents. ultimate winners, any surface, may be side dominant political clout. Truth, all likelihood, be determining factor dust settles. view, silly debate dodgeball smothering important issues. instance, physical education losing ground valid curriculum area. fact, throw ball PE programs, call "Fizz Ed," professionally disgraceful. Teachers conduct programs manner just flat negligent. teach be dismissed. contrast be developing dodgeball, seen media barrage against Fizz Ed. broad scale, elementary school high school physical education needs intensive promotional boost top . requires attention expertise certified physical education teachers comparable exists art music. , believe eventually kiss P.E. good-bye. Classroom teachers take kids outside recess kickball ( dodgeball), mention Fizz Ed, address standard learning objectives. media barrage . Locally, teachers told about scorn face take students outside ideal weather days. Students figured . kids exposed anything chamber commerce weather, go whining parents. Parents hit principalâs office. meek leaders give single parent drop load teacher disturbs comfort level fragile students. media barrage . related matter, seen media public revelation unfortunate events linked heat problems. issue usually be traced teachers administrators learned operate hot humid weather conditions. solution working heat be addressed any football tennis coach. Gone concerns running hall, spit wads, gum chewing talking study hall. , chronicled obstacles informed electorate revolving people schools : - read read all - write complete sentences - spell use spell checker - resist computers foreign language - know solve percentage problems - little knowledge global geography - choke testing mentioned - dress inappropriately school activities - sexual encounters students Please understand above problems properly certified teachers administrators, students. student side, add previous list issues : inattentiveness, sleeping class, physical verbal intimidation, fights, extortion, drug dealing, alcoholism, hangovers, assaults teachers administrators. addition finger guns, butter knives grade kissing attacks, add sexual encounters students school hours. parents standing kids against schools, any wonder student performance called question. media barrage. wait. . state uses competency test grades , . past, 45 cent considered passing grade. . 45 cent. places job world 45 cent be considered acceptable performance. year, test difficult. , 25 cent passing score math portion test entire test. Incidentally, understand -item multiple choice test. correct, possible students score 25 cent guessing. kind performance standard ! NC community college administrator revealed stunning fact frank conversation breakfast. About 33 cent students nursing program wash pass college math requirement. Keep mind occurs after passing high school math remedial math college, meeting math requirement college. Students also take course covers math gatekeeper test. students, majority female, take test times. 33 cent failure rate costly instructional area , . . . expensive education. again, educational issues examined, difficult rationalize silly dodgeball debate dominate vital issues. just sense integrity education assault all sides. politically charged issues, foresee silly dodgeball debate just another mini-media barrage smothers serious educational problems. Unfortunately, dodgeball appears be issues moves media, brings nay-sayers, sells papers. sell, media . case stuck , newspapers profit making corporations, sales bottom line. sells easy, works media. sales all about. Dodgeball sells. Education sell. also easy change change important. about kickball . . . NAYSInote: Jack Hutslar, top dog www.NAYSI.com, grade - college physical education teacher coach. founded North American Youth Sport Institute 1979 provide -service education coaches (youth school), teachers, parents program leaders. written manuals publication youth sport organizations. Hutslar identified media resource advocate dodgeball silly dodgeball debate. article wrote response newspaper article about dodgeball see NAYSI News FYI Archive December 18, 2001 www.NAYSI.com. link : http://www.naysi.com/FYI/fyi_9.htm 119.706527244112 6 340 m 486=1109631724=work elementary school currently teaching floor hockey unit. today principal informed received phone call concerned parent regarding safety floor hockey sticks. guess week accident elementary school kid lost eye due floor hockey stick. kinds things insure safety floor hockey? 1007=1131051176='m currently student activity classes just started floor hockey. schools don't proper equipment game. improvise. class goalies wear catchers equipment. having slap shot rule high sticking rule pad blade stick. tape socks any kind fabric stick softer. protect students incase get hit. also help protect gym floor. 1680=1142374071=follow along rules/"penalities" mentioned . class known isuse equipment, play scooter hockey floor hockey, biggest difference equipment . normal, plastic/wood sticks, students small cushioned sticks be sitting scooter. cuts "finger" "toe" injuries occur normal sticks collide. game also forces students stand move scooter participate want . 1392=1140571544=floor hockey school “penalties” any student slap shots high sticks ( blade come above waist). student caught performing slap shot high sticking get penalty find nearest wall stand back . work honor system, penalty class count 20 seconds rejoin class, second penalty count 30 rejoin class, third penalty take stick day. , teachers, emphasis giving penalties be cruel sure stays safe sure consistent giving . work students. learn be aware sticks, want sit . 1785=1143627904=Mat Hockey- Place tumbling mats square formation - foot space corner. student stands corner hockey stick. corner space goal. keep foot goal all times. puck pass back forth sides stick times making pass another goal. player goal puck reach try take away. 1435=1141354542=Annette. penalty system. kids responsible calling penalties . call high- stick 20 second penalty. call , minutes. worked class afterschool intramural indoor hockey leauge 5th 6th graders participate . "Knock wood" injuries ! 608=1114527357=Interesting.... heard people suggest hockey be "dumped" 's inherent dangers, after teaching 16 years, think worst injury broken finger sticks hitting eachother pretty hard, finger . guidelines suggest: . Be proactive, definate about safety, making items follow, non-negotiable.... FOLLOW-!!! . hand stays stick. hand "half-way" shaft. . SLAP SHOTS!! meant backswings follow above knees. . Teach wrist shot early! ...start "puck" stick , slide feet passes midline (standing sideways), "flick" wrists top hand "pull" bottom hand "push". . "slapping" puck, low backswing. Push, jab, poke, minimize "stick swinging". . Help learn wrist shot ! . Stick comes hands 1st offense. ( negotiable). Use "penalty box" system game play. . Don't play games all demostrate safe stick handling. . Goalies baseball glove use needed. 10. Be careful about "puck selection". Use light possible, provides relatively true action. colleague mine took super cheap plastic ones, drilled holes , put just light layer rubber cement (glue) inside, worked great. 11. SLAPSHOTS! 12. BE CLEAR ABOUT EXPECTATIONS! 13. NEGOTIATE SAFETY! 14. ENFORCE EXPECTATIONS 1ST, SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE. don't get right, explain need skill work woth get right be comfortable allowing play again. get message. 116.171726539567 12 103 m 277=1079460871=-ed high school pe classes indoor soccer floor hockey activities. Things get little rough -ed. All activities -ed students choose activities basketball weight training. Offer individual dual activities tennis, archery, golf, rec. sports, volleyball softball (team sports). Hope helps. 291=1079461814=taught physical education coed about 25 years. Class C school Northern NY. years ago classes large mix males females quite uneven, situation better ideal. girls hesitant participating boys. individuals alergic sweat. fairly traditional curriculum modify activities yearly. added strategies helped students reach state standards, be succesful, develop enthusiasm physical activity. incorporated sport education ideas activities. important factors having teacher all grouping- be skill drill activities small team games play. Factors consider grouping : skill level;past successful experiences class; type personality. be preplanned begins unit instruction. takes time, results worth . example, high skilled student isn't intense pairing lower skilled student successful strategy. All team games played small numbers team modified fields,courts, modified goals. soccer lacrosse, example, play across width field center line sideline. sideline cones spread . team goals be cones x feet apart depending sport. periods play may start girls score, time time. boys get general idea. After go anyone score, remind boys want go back girls score. drills leading games usually work pairs. encourage students give positive feedback help improve. remind students personal management skills respect,communication, collaboration,sportsmanship,cooperation,. large class games going , large game ball lot f students standing . 293=1079461913=believe -ed classes gives students opportunity interact appropriately members opposite sex. continue convey youth males females be split sex 't sex telling equal. believe Sport Education Model classroom help curriculum taught. give student role team help build teamwork individual concentration individual skill developed. agree Nicole Webb physical education setting excellent place males females practice socializing interacting . want eliminate opportunity students. 290=1079461768=crucial coeducational teaching setting. believe coeducation important interactions occurring classes valuable rest lives. program established stereotypes be reinforced strongly. gives students opportunity grow socially physically time. Coeducation also gives students opportunity interact appropriately members opposite sex. understand sexes develop different rates, classes containing males females separately may be beneficial physical domain student. Coeducational classes cover all aspects fully developed person today's world dealing opposite gender. 289=1079461700=wouldn't separate high low skilled students different classes separate boys girls? agree Jeff Whittaker's post -ed classes succeed proper rules protocols. want separate males females need learn work learn rest lives. physical education setting excellent place males females practice socializing interacting . eliminate opportunity students. 283=1079461283=think coed classes value person teaching class wide variety educational tricks encourage all students. classes unbalanced modify lesson plans involve all students differing levels. teacher picks teams students. teams wide variety skill. doesn't matter student boy girl. playing team sports allow peer tutoring. teach team sports personal fitness problem coed classes, think fun enjoy challenges "motor morons" performing highly skilled. 282=1079461227=Title IX served valuable service bringing girls athletics fore front supplying opportunities available Title IX. boys girls equal phyically be put sport activities. individual activity golf, men women tees placed location. Physical education classes be single gender exceptions dance individual type classes. cases -ed volleyball OK. , sport world, net height different boys girls. Unfortunately cases special rules be place boys girls compete level. equal intent, 'm sure, original language law. 2103=1149468516=issue -ed PE gone back forth . activities gender matter. traditional type competitive sports girls tend fall back boys take charge. difficult time evaluating skill level participation girls units. tried separate sexes evaluations order best see skill levle be quite effective. increase amount participation urls get activities alter scoring systems benifit team girls active members team. girls fact included boys want participate boys scores tend be higher girls teams. may be best way things, breaks ice middle semester tends be division sexes. 278=1079460943=disappointed route coeducational Physical Education gone.. class class counselors throw extra students give "class". means tremendous unbalancing student's expense. trying alter problem creating physical education classes students choose activity period quarter ( period day quarter eguals semester). Hopefully offering class Rhythmics, attract students, male female choose class. planning doing all testing, stretching, conditioning team teaching fashion day -educational group. Hopefully, students know expectations activity sign accordingly.. starting curriculum fall 01. 288=1079461630=believe -ed classes be physical education classroom. -ed classroom males females benefit sports non-contact. example, sports volleyball, tennis, archery, softball, soccer, golf, badminton, bowling, ultimate Frisbee, swimming dance class. having genders interact, think males females equal opportunity develop participate equally physical education classroom. Sports involve accidental contact be separated genders better chance improve skills. sports may accidental contact females males shy away be incident contact present. reason feel be beneficial separate genders give student better chance enhance skills. 1979=1144472312=experience -ed classes positive. career, taught boys PE, girls PE -ed PE far best, enjoyable successful. plus entire department sold concept. believed sexes brought unique class. also took time take day split "parental discussions." talked about benefits having boys girls talked about differences; , general boys stsronger faster, girls tended bring high levels hand eye -ordination good manipulatives juggling. girls tended be patient problem solvers. quite specific about behaviors expected acceptable unacceptable. also talked about behaviors/treatment expected physically challenged kids. started year activites amenable sexes working , Project Adventure related activities. Planning be specific, focused took lot planning time -operation staff, work. Results: dressed 99% kids 99% time. Despite lowest socio-economic part town, "toughest" kids town, fitness scores best Fresno, explusion/suspension rate went worst best, daily attndance rate. high school teaching time, difficult, due fact department largely divided. part women's side hard working tried be creative possible classes ran 70's. men thing year after year tried fit square pegs round holes wondered kids didn't PE, didn't dress skipped . -ed PE presents interesting challenges. 'm sure situations be better served boys girls seperate classes, thing said "academic" classes, think be different, really . takes work, classes. Lead example. open minded continue learn, 'll find new avenues teaching techniques be right -ed situation. 1985=1144791379=say hudge advocate -ed PE... 's done right. High School teach (Brockport High School Upstate New York) figured system works basically 100% -ed. key selective program. Students ( about ,500 ) able choose activities take give choice includes type team sport. curriculum focused team sports all, students (boy girl) particular interest. example, offer class basketball, boys sign , open girls signing . girls sign choice be . flip side, boys really entire team sport thing alternatives . say choice key, . class dance, class require ALL students take. kids all love 100% participation. Ballroom dance boys girls partner . awesome about . know different type situation, say work opportunity try ... may take anxiety people feel -ed. www.brockportpe.org 112.430736517956 4 50 m 43=1079043650=regards cutting cutting issue athletics caught middle. feel athletics gives tremendous opportunities students learn about teamwork, respect, hard work discipline. also believe qualities be learned experiences athletics. Cutting athletics, believe, stay regardless unfair non-skilled students. School districts money fund all students want participate athletics, nearly impossible. future physical educator, responsibility sure variety different types activities games appeal all different types students. idea mind, crucial physical educators, school districts, communities work broaden opportunities students receive, get interested activities typical school sports. physical educator responsibility show students different ways concepts keep active life. School athletics way be physically active. options students including after school programs get students participate physical activity recreation leagues community. , cutting negative aspects, believe teacher find ways get students involved physical activity necessarily school athletics. 35=1079043010=regards topic cutting children school sports, caught middle. grew small community making team given. thing try-outs. opportunity participate variety sports; . Dr. Jeffries points areas -cut policy implemented "students choosing be part program absence extensive game participation." important point. experiences, get be starter, play quarter, part team. point given chance try. " -cut policy simply gurarantee students right participate learn," (-cut policies: Fancies Facts). , experience "try-" activity came trying cheerleading squad; sport . time came show stuff prepared consequently team. experience exactly Dr. Jeffries described, "humilitating embarrassing." , taught importance practice, chance came again skills improved extent team. situation needed be cut, lack appropriate skills damaging team. Opposers -cut policy argue "cutting students best option. Life involves successes failures. Preparing students life involves exposing realities abilities." situation needed be cut order learn necessity improving skills. believe important give students ample opportunities experience variety sports activities public schools, be limitations school boards decide. " school board- elected body- entrusted implement policy best serves educational needs all children district," (Ellensburg -Curricular Committee). parent, responsibility teach, encourage, support child activities show interest . child "cut" situation again responsibility help child review performance determine went wrong, improve, want . 401=1108443866=see viewpoints ... athlete got play ... parent child gets play another child got cut feels failure ... coach works school system requires cutting. all things considered say 's fun coach, parent, student; cutting best don't ample coaching staff available facilities. coach volleyball basketball assistant staff available ... keeping double number athletes needed fill court ideal number mind ... efficient effective practices be time available team ... basketball, instance, middle school gym accomodate 7th grade girls team, 7th grade boys team, 8th grade girls team, 8th grade boys team, couple freshman boys girls games practices week ... extra time space B-squad practices games; informal intermural program middle school level any child play desire (/ hour after school class vs class format grade double elimination tournament format - better , , imho) didn't get opportunity coach basketball again year ... attempts give equal playing time 14 girls kept team year didn't anybody happy .. kids, parents, board .. won about / games girls learned lot plays worked hard fundamentals, told job .. hope coach basketball again - be keeping fewer players all get playing time getting greater amounts require greater effort skill shown .. think lot teach care about kids want opportunity help , means 10-12 year 15-20. 42=1079043606=Athletics about hard work, determination, success, failure. Getting cut team part game, builds character, âs individual bounces back. work harder practice team year, quit give ? Getting cut teams just facing reality, life donât get want. example, people get rejected jobs laid certain jobs, âs acceptable. Athletics isnât about winning competing huge factor game. athletics school reputations built elite individuals bright athletic futures created. able compete essential athletics, best best be selected team. get cut teams, need alternative. believe schools offer intramural leagues allow equal opportunity participate. allow all participate be active athletics chance. 28=1079042154=chance experience sides issue. athlete high school took great pride participating Fall, Winter, Spring sports. cut team. teams member actually almost decided tryouts began. girls played school all played outside school . all knew team laughed backs tried knew wouldn't . ashamed . , adult, experienced feel be side spectrum. great opportunity coach year faced decision cuts team. told spots team due uniforms. girls worked hard tryouts grew fond week. broke heart go. difficult choose week tryouts, girls improving tremendously! came , . looks girl's faces broke heart forget felt moment. closing say 's time come longer compete. , 's sooner . matter won high school district championship 1995 kept best players cut worst? matter people time life part special, didn't great talent. 31=1079042694=After reading facts opinions sides controversy, torn weather '-cutting' policy be implemented schools. really good arguments support sides. instance, high school, person's self-esteem be easily damaged, also number people getting cut significant difference budget. side argument, brought high school prepare person 'real world' teach 's really work want. body going be turned job lifetime, shouldn't be prepared ? played sports level small town little league NCAA Division . also seen sides controversy level. year old little leaguer get any playing time, coach's kid plays game. played JV teams good play varsity level, wasn't cut, freshman comes takes senior's spot team, causing get cut. 'm saying any ways coaching right wrong, times appropiate. high school, believe be '-cutting' policy. Athletes trying learn new strategies, skills, times, just starting new sport opportunity play games develop thier skill. Having JV team 'B' 'C' team way gets everybody involved sport thier level, allows improve. high school, unsually tell going get sport just takes. believe high school sports be allowed cut athletes certain conditions. schools varsity JV teams freshman 'C' teams. allows opportunity play cutting anyone. be nice stay team play, 's feasible all situations. sports put people thier roster. seen situation times high school mad feel greatly affected team. curcumstances senior play JV team. people high school go years playing sport turn- senior year knew cut , thier chance letter sport. limit number players, uniforms team , means person qualified be varsity team loses thier spot basically just space bench, time be subed score uneven wont matter. hurts rest team person contribute bench. feel person didn't get cut team slow team . times people slower, may understand drills teammates. slows momentum practice drills stopped explain play person, pace drill may be slowed wait . hurts . person goes high school, preparing life. hand treat little children? cut team feelings hurt day . just toughen job don't get. worried about equal opportunities improve thier skill advanced placement calculus class almost failed basic math? understand points sides argument, agree , torn sides, lean cutting athlete compete level equal teams level. ways improve , teams compete . going get alot playing time going improve, just wasting time. Having JV team letting play be ideal, just possible, go. 805=1127417877=issue vary school school district. Also, issue be treated differently accordance age athletes. people see cutting students harsh way telling good , belong. common feeling child cut. , circumstance dealing children middle school level , all students be allowed participate practice team. community, parents, coaches, volunteers change. Fundraising, donations, help be available. People be aware benefits physical education, also concerns time, money, facilities children play. effort be students, willing better skill level decide fate. , Jr. Varsity, Varsity level, students be cut. Teams demand put best players court, field, mat. Facilities may limit participation capacity, affect students get chance team. issue morality issue harming students. Statistics show increase “ ” part athletics, be recognized pushed expand athletic programs. Better athletes return produce better results force competition rise. 47=1079043870=age yrs old, actively involved sports ; basketball, softball, track, cross country, swimming, ice skating. done cross country track continue sport college level. enjoyed sports best given opportunity participate cuts, fun, friends learned useful information about team work. discussing topic cut cut children, think be absolutely cuts elementary level sports. Cutting children elementary level sports demolish child's self esteem left separated friends. feel basically just quit all sports choose participate. all children experience allowing child participate early age cutting help build skills great athlete great person. children signed sport, teams give child chance. looking high school level feel . , high school secondary level expected be better athlete level again experience skill level. Given chance participate varsity junior varsity level achieve goals, self confidence, build skills. Michael Jordan, greatest athletes all time cut high school. Michael Jordan easily given give spectacular watch. great determination Michael . children given sport all sports confidence level decreases. cutting allowing children play learn determination dedication. 32=1079042754=personal experience "cutting" limited. come small, private schools cuts lack athletes school. got be team, skilled hardly played. , mean seen experienced feels be rejected wanted. side states team raises question keep kids team playing possibly hurting players mistakes lack skill. trying insensitive, comes point coaches need decide want cater athlete team may ability sport, weed ones may better type activity. cutting kids sports good , simply giving opportunity develop skills may suit better long run. instance, tried debate team high school, knowing hate speak front large groups knowing be lot kids truely want be . put embarressment stress? sports teams. know particularly good , force . think time, parents anyways putting pressure kids be Michael Jordan. Cutting occurs all areas life, especially school. going be AP classes, chess team, excepted suitable areas descriminate . apply sports, cutting giving kids sense understanding get all promotion job want life. point raised site kids participate sports tend drop school get pregnant certain cases. feel kids different type child, generally going tryout sports team anyways obviously interest place. think all know type child talking about . bottom line kids going be faced realities want deal , cuting way teaching early life isn't going go way. 37=1079043152=Young Bobby marginal student lonely outsider broken family, developed passion basketball. watches NBA games weekend, buys trading cards, memorizes player statistics dreams dribbling, shooting, scoring defending all boys goes school . eagerly anticipates team tryouts practices shooting baskets driveway. mother encourages turn hopes âll new friends, watch TV, play video games, learn values fair play competition. turnout day finally comes shows gym spindly legs sticking baggy pair shorts. coach, school hero played college ball youth coach runs candidates series drills mock games. After days practice announces Bobby âs simply good play Hogdodge High School. explains Bobby positions fill fill skillful players. tells Bobby practice lot come back year play÷ âs good survive cuts. parent, Health Educator strength conditioning coach, find practice cutting children school sponsored athletics be incompatible goals raising children be healthy, fit, active adults. Report Surgeon General (Centers Disease Control, 2001) provided gripping statistics: ãNearly half American youths aged 12-21 years vigorously active regular basis.ä prevalent inactivity diametric contrast conclusion ãAdolescents young adults, male female, benefit physical activity.ä statement may trite obvious health physical educators long touted necessity fitness part healthful lifestyle. , acknowledge appreciate late welcome support government lifelong crusade. conclusion CDC supported health goals nation outlined Healthy People 2010 ( Department Health Human Services (DHHS) 2001) stipulate ãIncrease proportion adolescents engage vigorous physical activity promotes cardio respiratory fitness days week 20 minutes occasion.ä Healthy People 2010 reports current baseline adolescent vigorous exercise 65% -year goal raising level participation 85% . , longitudinal research demonstrated physical fitness activity levels pre early pubescent children reliable indicator activity level post adolescence quite possibly adulthood (Janz, Dawsen, Mahoney, 2000). be tempted point job physical educators classes meet fitness needs adolescents obviously, PE programs, helpful necessary, inadequate school districts. PE rarely daily requirement required days week. Presidentâs Council Physical Fitness reported 19% all high school students physically active 20+ minutes days week. declivity away regular physical education increasing. Daily enrollment high school students physical education classes dropped 42% 25% according Presidentâs Council Physical fitness Sports. Active, enthusiastic widespread involvement youth sports may be logical place children establish maintain healthful activity levels. Clearly, extracurricular sports programs need pick adolescent fitness ball. School sponsored sports programs pick physical education programs leave . School sponsored programs offer inexpensive opportunities children learn, play, appreciate sports may be best conduit channeling kids lifelong activity. conclusion supported Healthy People 2010 stated communities ãProvide range extracurricular programs schools meet needs interests specific adolescent young adult populations.ä Obviously, creating sports program purposefully systematically limiting participation program compliance recommendation action spirit. Healthy People 2010 also recommends communities ãCreate opportunities physical activities enjoyable promote adolescentâs young adults confidence ability be physically active.ä hard believe cut sport fosters childâs confidence any way, alone physically active. children really need be told coaches athletic directors donât measure ? cutting really prepare disappointments adult life? be goal purpose school athletics? shortage disappointing ãlearning opportunitiesä kids days? think . duty coaches foster confidence young athletes? say ã,ä professional vocation youth coaching supports ethic. National Alliance Youth Sports (NAYS, 2001) published code ethics members. pledge , ã remember youth sports coach game children adults.ä proponents cutting propose practice similar professionals encounter careers way passed promotion acknowledge children adults be presumed ability walk away disappointment unshaken self esteem intact. Children helped harmed sports experiences-- unaffected. winning games determinate childâs positive experience sports proponents cutting argue practice necessary order win games (presumably) sports positive experience kids. Cutting kids order improve team performance improve experience remaining players erroneous assumption. notion supported literature may be weak guise mask parentâs, coachâs athletic directorâs desire boost egos association winning team. self-serving practice direct opposition National Alliance Youth Sports Code Ethics (2001) states, ã [ youth coach] place emotional physical players ahead desire win.ä ethic echoed Great Britain Irish Sports Council (2001) pledged ã importance participation child, best effort enjoyment winning be stressed.ä American athletic directors learn bit Irish regard soccer near religious fervor. undermining effect insidious thirst vicarious victories coaches parents -known, -documented, scope essay. , , ignore influence cutting policies. Lastly, coaches physical educators remember children develop linear fashion individually group. Todayâs klutzy kid may be yearâs Athlete Year. coaching, guidance, practice children develop skillful movers lifetime athletes. Cutting sport interest surest way develop skills reach full potential. knowledgeable guidance organized practice hidden stars ÃŽsleepersä cut shine playing field. , NYSCA Coaches pledge (NAYS, 2001), ãTreat player individual, remembering large range emotional physical development age group.ä Sport skills fitness habits shown research be inherited shown be developed participation, practice guidance. rising rates child teen obesity, gang involvement, self-destructive behaviors really afford cut kids thing may guide healthful, active lifestyle? Sincerely, Andrew P. Jenkins, PhD References Centers Disease Control Prevention (2001) Report Surgeon General, Physical activity health: Adolescents young adults, Division Nutrition Physical Activity. www.cdc.gov Irish Sports Council (2001) Code ethics & good practice childrenâs sports. http://www.irishsportscouncil./html/home.htm Janz, K.F., Dawsen, J.D., & Mahoney, L.T. (2000).Tracking physical fitness physical activity childhood adolescence: Mustain study. Medicine & Science Sports & Exercise, (32) 1250-1257. National Alliance Youth Sports (2001) Code Ethics. www.nays.org/coaches/code_of_ethics.cfm Presidentâs Council Physical Fitness Sports (2001) http://phs.os.dhhs.gov/ophs/pcpfs.htm http://www.fitness.gov/ Department Health Human Services (2001) Healthy People 2010 http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/default.htm 26=1079042055=clear participation athletics educational benefits. Sport power combat racism, low self-image, high-school dropout rate. 1997 North Carolina study quarter athletes athletes higher grades, get trouble, graduate higher rate, dropout , higher GPAs non-athletes. girls, Women's Sports Foundation observed female athletes 92% be involved drugs, 80% get pregnant, times graduate high school. clear participation athletics educational benefits, school districts face embarrassing irony - accept support athletic programs exclude students stand benefit athletic participation - low skilled, low self-esteem, maturers, students parents support AAU private instruction. right justify cutting students want participate school athletic programs, especially programs funded community tax dollars? benefits outweigh harm? think? July "Coaching & Sports" section PELINKS4U web site addresses topic greater detail. http://pelinks4u.jasonbuckboyer.com/sections/coaching/coachin g.htm author section, interested hearing readers' comments all perspectives. Please read July "Coaching & Sports"section post opinion section PE Forum. Be sure check back see think. Steve Jefferies PELINKS4U & Central Washington University Dept. PEHLS PS. case didn't know complete "User Profile" Forum indicate receive automatic notification email any new contributions section Forum. saves "checking time!" 29=1079042250=graduate student Exercise Physiology - attempt understand "role" teacher molding kids. suppose, , opinion argument ' cutting'. believe coaching staff able contend WANTS play be able maximize / coaching effectiveness & B squads be able cut. Coaching positions, areas anyway , dictated successful seasons . losing record looks bad eyes community , along school board, determine coaches ( mistaken). coach unable produce winning teams / be replaced. asking coaches all, nurture child low self-esteem forget team win lose job. experience cutting unnecessary players varsity team JV team, time coaches full staff JV varsity. 3rd 4th teams coaching staff able give all squads ample time coaching. coaching effectiveness diminish. statements about sports grades, dropout rates, . positive relationship feasible, look another way. be opposite students high self-esteem play sports self-esteem built sport already place? true follow ãconfidentä individuals be flattering statistics played sports? Also, statistics say sports positive relationship extra-curricular activities effect? also question cut kids allowed play, any better perform poorly front peers parents, be embarrassed way? cut season occurrence sound parents be able help child deal , poor performance put display weekly game / practice. better be cut known guy F squad? letting cutting cutting be practice magnified related self-esteem children self esteem built destroyed outcome practice, wouldnât time be better spent child low self esteem place? simple fact people go play college sports fewer Pro sports, need sports feel good longer high school play sports? get self-esteem ? taught build self-esteem ways wouldnât transfer better life after high school? cushy world perfect, fair, nice be ideal cut policy, lets get real. Adolescents high school near adulthood be able cope disappointments life. lets look , caused disappointment! Ben Zepeda, B. S. 40=1079043484=Cut ? discuss controversial topic cut , lets look definition coacheâs philosophy teaching providing learning environment children. Richard Roades, author Basic Coaching Skills describes successful coach isnât concentrates task winning, adopts philosophy providing child equal learning environment develop improve skills enjoy team-participation. coaching style adopted American Coaching Institute develops coaching certification programs athletic coaches. Institute focuses positive coaching philosophy, teaching basic skill fundamentals, good sportsmanship. important question consider happens philosophy provide equal opportunity children learn develop skills. Wonât learning environment be inhibited players coach? article about pros cons implementing cutting strategies public schools, valid point opposing -cut policy takes shape analogous occurs academic setting. may students class, students asked move level based teacherâs subjective view performing isnât. Just all children advanced math class, cut mean be able understand material. find club team learning be encouraging staying place wanted. -cut policy employed coach may show favoritism athletes, leading kid normally cut disinterested sport. presents interesting facet argument, child be participating. obvious counter line reasoning concept trying ; coach encourage look another team activity, encourage trying again. coach making cut shows kid love try gain year gave advice, prevent child wanting participate. article about progress keeping kids youth sports Dr. Darrell J. Burnett, -year-old boy states, ãâs use trying, matter âll be . coach satisfied ât compete against kids better .ä quotes supports premise child environment wanted, associate negative feelings support disinterested. Research Jeziorski, 1994 shown kids stay sports tend stay school, get better grades, show better behaviors. , fell results best defense keeping kids sports, regardless ones. cut sport numbers large, be encouraged try . say try initial sport again. , cutting necessary due ensure learning participation, child receives full benefit attention. may be fair, serve motivator, lead sense achievement finally making cut. cutting wasnât employed sense achievement honor making team be lost. Davina Strauss 39=1079043331=all honesty given cut issue any thought fact told submit posting PELINKS4U discussion forum concerning cutting issue. , fact assignment caused read think topic bad thought be. fact, glad study topic despite obvious opinion driven nature ( real studies done) cut issue. thought heard idea cut policy , ridiculous! coach develop best possible team athletes know matter underdeveloped skills be cut team? reminded socialist economy ( mistaken) all employees working sector treated paid amount money matter real work . incentive excel know matter poorly perform be cut team? , reading Dr. Jefferies editorial article -Cut Policies: Fancies Facts () clear , Dr. Jeffries case, -cut policy simply ensures all interested students be afforded opportunity practice develop skills. , athletes competing ( team), game meet be determined skill level individual athletes. Any advancement team be improvement demonstrated practice lower level B team competition. conditions believe cut policy valuable asset any sports program, assuming coaching staff big handle load. , realize various sports (gymnastics, diving, basketball, baseball, football, .) require high level mechanical skill may be productive safer athlete--coach ratio smaller, attention be given perfecting skills ( safe manner) needed be competitive. Idea fits nicely National Youth Sports Coaches Associationâs Code Ethics Coaches(). code ethics stated coach put emotional physical athlete above personal desire win providing safe playing situation athlete. mind school district take consideration ability coaching staff safely divide time amongst large group athletes implementing cut policy. example, sport football inherent dangers coaching staff contend athlete numbers large may increasingly difficult prevent injuries pauses practice sessions coach giving time another athlete group having difficulty learning skill play. sports track field (field events exempt cases) cross-country actual skill needed compete ability run jump. , athlete--coach ratio be larger slowing learning process. fact, sports coaches relish chance get athletes possible. increasing numbers coach increase probability athlete physiologically anatomically suited running turn . , believe cut issue validity may be viable solution all sporting situations (.e. low coaching numbers due budgeting concerns). conclusion, feel given chance any athlete respectable participant any sport be cut basis apparent skill. , biggest concern physical safety athletes participating inherently dangerous sports high levels skill acquisition needed be successful. hate see school district adopt cut policy get sued athlete gets seriously injured practice session coaching staff big handle athlete load. may say valid argument coach negligent / approach. , clear probability injury accidental preventable higher athlete population higher relative existing coaching staff. mean talented athlete getting hurt be shame see athlete injured shame injury prevented allowing athlete -- time coach. scenario, may occur coach, expected teach set skills incredibly large number athletes. References . Jefferies, S. (2001). -cut polices: Fancies facts. http://pelinks4u.jasonbuckboyer.com/archives/coaching/070201. htm . National Youth Sports Coaches Association (2001). http://www.nays.org/coaches/index.cfm 80.615442796108 3 336 m 531=1110943129=Hi Steve , Physical Education considered different, rightfully . Physical Education program study affords opportunity gain provide knowledge skills productive enjoyable living today future. pleasure teaching area 25 years challenges responsibilities physical education affords teachers students unique say . cognitive, psychomotor, affective domains afford opportunity teaching enhance critical thinking skills; social skills/emotional behaviors physical skills. real challenge discipline teacher preparation productivity. multifacated content required physical education programs demand skilled, dedicated trained teachers---teachers plan detailed lesson plans proformance objectives assessments produce intended outcomes instruction physical eduation produce---.e., sophisticated, intelligent, critical thinking, physically fit members society. terms just words defining purpose physical education teacher education program. Physical education discipline be unique, be recognized 's tremendous values professional physical educators take responsibility presenting , educational opportunities afforded area time intellectual prowess 's necessary students reap benefits be reflected changed behaviors. , physical education teachers be unique ... care teach , believe , "model/practice" teach. 524=1110903650=Dr. Jefferies, different benefit problem. said, school districts focus test scores success students. different means physical educators work especially hard informing uninformed (parents, staff, school board, community) about classrooms. also means need work especially hard actually classrooms. essential be involved school leadership School Improvement Planning teams order demonstrate share necessity Physical Education schools. couple years teaching forced be involved School Improvement Planning team. unaware teachers doing classrooms struggle help provide input areas . starting understand going . showing interest knowledge teachers doing classrooms, teachers started listening doing help students. Involvment outside gym essential keeping people informed keeping informed. Ignorance academic areas look weak unintelligent. full knowledge skill area show increased knowledge fields, think people listen . Susie Burd 485=1109624285=Dear . Jefferies, depends different. different ways undermine physical education wrote above, , harms PE. different way teaches children keep healthy teach academic subject way includes movement think help PE. summer attended workshop done Jean Blaydes Madigan. taught research says 85% children kinesthetic learners. Along taught different kinds movement help cognition research exercise creates new brain cells. purchased packet information, including book workshop. took home studied taught lesson plans classes. valuable things learned called body, mind mapping. puts concepts be learned body easier students remember . Jean, helped tremendously. attending workshop able use information learned modify current lesson plans develop new ones tried be successful. know media calling obesity epidemic. believe came about partly schools systems United States taken PE schools along don't allow children time recess . health care professionals realizing serious health problems arise simply heavy inactive. all know don't use certain muscles atrophy. , schools need teach children use all muscles, just brain. Plus control parents. parents encourage children be physically active turn tv go outside engage kind physical activity. parents just soon children stay inside remain inactive various reasons. children need learn physical educator move bodies keep healthy enjoy physical activity. all devote energies doing think different be good thing. jalopydi 564=1111931031=Steve absolutely right. 've teaching 16 years 've variety committees school career. Administration hiring committees "regular" classroom teacher hiring committees. 'm National Recess Advocacy Board, appointed CAPHERD(Vice President Health Committee); Connecticut, . , "Physical Educator" stigmatized times educators "roll ball ", plans, assessment tools place, held accountable. state Connecticut Physical Fitness mastery tests 4th 10th graders years. colleague retiring after 40 great years teaching Physical Education reminds constantly "" means "" done results newspaper articles stating low fitness levels country. "fitness" equated "reading" "math" scores children certain level fitness opportunity work daily class allowed get physically fit. Wouldn't be novel? think Physical Health Educators voice concern sit back collect paychecks. 's easy . Debates all country all forums prevalent. work collectively positive manner get job done. 'll writing note. Constantly school recess monitor office comes says "Recess be indoors today" kids cheer 's mind boggling. Think about change attitude. write feverishly again. See soon. 484=1109607821=years, physical educators considered different public school teachers. ’s just teach gymnasiums open air. ’s belief offer class focuses body brain. Believing physical activity skill development important, ’ve happy teachers assume responsibility academics. Physical education, argue, valuable doesn’t need be justified any contribution reading, writing, arithmetic. Unfortunately, attitude behaviors associated results negative consequences profession. Consider example, primary mission public schools. Physical educators overlook fact improving children’s health central school’s mission. School boards administrators held accountable student health. school officials argue children’s health parental school responsibility. Today’s schools judged student test scores. environment ’s surprising school administrators eager find ways increase time spent developing basic academic skills. physical educators country learning, reducing PE time easy way boost “academic” time. ? reasons already noted, wrong response ignore ways support academic curriculum. example, absent students perform anything. Unhealthy students school . point PE potential improve health decrease absences connect academics. long ago, California schools fitness data suggested relationship physical fitness academic performance - another opportunity connect classroom. evidence supporting brain-based connection physical activity learning remains speculative, ’s probably point possible relationships. Finally, common sense standpoint, need remind school officials perform physical activity breaks. sense expect young people – already physically stressed turmoil growth development – learn effectively kept inactive long periods time? addition making academic connection also reflect behaviors undermine respect public school physical education. example, physical educators - • Attend fully involve staff meetings discussions about academic curriculum? • Participate , provide leadership , school teacher committees? • Accept class sizes be permitted regular classroom? • Allow encourage students call “Coach” name ., ., Ms? • Fail switch street clothes outside gym? • Grade student performance effort participation achievement? • Teach lesson plans, choose activities personal favorites, fail follow written, sequential K-12 curriculum? consequences different concern . Classroom teachers look PE teaching easy option. don’t see assessing, grading planning lessons ’s easy understand perspective. Unfortunately, lack respect translates lack support PE programs face axe. freedoms physical educators long enjoyed – primarily accountability student learning free choice subject matter come price. look future ’t help wonder different continue afford. Steve Jefferies, Publisher PELINKS4U 59.7836637316256 115 626 m 2721=1165522256=new floors installed high school gyms summer. brand new look nice, . example play floor hockey , bicycle introductions Inline Skate . philosophy floors be . 't really believe put value new floors value quality program. 798=1127319280=high school attended, recieved new floor. , physical education classes, restricted . teachers couldn't put tape , couldn't play hockey, various activities mark new floor. question , PE teacher supposed ? 2314=1159142814=Funny protecting newness new floor important physical education curriculum. running newest looking floor competition? 2311=1159133414=case use all nerf related equipment. softer implements mark gym floor play sports want. alternative tape, use cones polyspots mark floor . 57.6733141655759 479 480 m 661=1118163743=FIELD DAYS!!! great opportunities build community schools planned wisely. great format 15+ years all K-5th graders mixed ,10-12 kids team, teams competing time game, half games teams. planned all, 5th graders team captains. 5th graders knew day school year be asking specific students having lottery be captains based cooperation leadership year. captains input regarding game selection, responsibilites behavior team members, organizational contributions. students all taught 5th graders charge, captain resort getting help problem team member, wouldn't be pretty team member. Teachers all assigned game run, pairs . given written description "rules" game. beauty teachers modify game time work bit better previous groups know. kids loved ... all fun crazy games...including water.... went all day break lunch, kids came massive quantities memorable moments beautiful moments teamwork, cooperation, "team pride". keep track won event time, day, really cared won games, . usually wrapped day large group game , ala "New Games"... went home happy new friendships. Traditional field days 100 yard dash, long jump, softball throw, .,...trash 'em! All kids know winners going be anyway. Change focus, build community, all having great day! 658=1118049802=Field Day grades - year Survivor theme.# Raft Race ( gym) Equipment- 12 scooters, mats, scoops, beanie babies, buckets Setup- gym scatter beanie babies boundaries. rafts placing mat scooters. Place raft bucket corner room. Assign team raft hand scoops team. Scene- “ challenge tribe see maneuver rapids gathering food tribe.” Directions- be people raft tribe member pushing. Rules: pusher hands mat all times. Penalty- .) pusher return base, .) raft go back base another pusher, , .) lose any fish retrieved river turn. tribes allowed run tribes river. Penalty- .) team forfeits food items team. .)All members board return base. .) Lose turn. Tribe members use scoops pick beanie babies. Penalty- .) rider return base get another rider. Tribe members remain raft pusher. Penalty- .) team return base get another rider. After retrieving food items return base rotate new members raft return fishing. Continue left. # Coconut Carry Equipment- 16 Helium balloons filled water, starting line, cones Setup- Place balloon team’s place starting line. Place cone across team. Scene- “ tribe ambushed rival tribe. tribe members carry coconuts gathered back camp after hands tied backs.” Directions- persons group place balloon heads travel cone back hands. return members go. drop balloon start starting line. See times tribe trip back forth. Rules- use hands hold balloon place. balloon touch ground. Penalty- start starting line. Variations - travel balloon hips side side. See tribe members balloons travel. # Spinning Hoop Challenge Equipment- hoops, starting line cones. Setup- Place hoops equal distance apart starting line across cones. Scene- “ tribe challenge involve teamwork rhythm. After minutes practice, tribes be ready spinning hoop challenge. need teach spin hoop arm pass hoop stopping. “ Directions- Demonstrate ways get hoop going. Allow teams minutes practice spinning hoop transferring member . teams line straight line challenge round. time allows try relay person spinning hoop arm traveling cone back. # Jungle Walk Equipment- 40 hoops, starting line Setup - Assign team starting line stacks 10 hoops. Scene-” tribe members entangled jungle vines. way escape jungle vines hold hands pass vines .” Directions- group stand straight line side side holding hands. signal person closest stack hoops pass body person hands. All tribe members keep hands held hoop passed . tribe member lets go use hands Penalty- team start all hoops start line. team follow directions get all hoops passed wins. # Fly Swatter Relay Equipment- fly swatters, balloons giant flies drawn , cones Setup- Assign teams starting space line across cones. Scene- “ campsite tidy. site invaded deadly fruit flies. tribe members swat giant fly across cone back letting touch ground.” Directions- signal person line swats balloon air across area, cone back. get back hand fly swatter person. person team count number times completed challenge. Penalty letting Fly touch ground- person starts starting line. team completes number trips win event. # Circle Tribe Equipment- lines 30-40 feet apart., cones. Setup- Assign tribe starting space line cone. Scene- “ tribes daring rescue members. signal circle members holding hands. tribe keep circle intact traveling across desert. “ Directions- teams circle holding hands. team team leader center circle. practice walking across cone, having leader circle touch cone return starting line. Explain trip back start change person circle turn be middle. go fast safely anyone falling pulling . Rules - go tribe member’s hands. leader inside circle tag cone hand. tribe stay feet. Penalty- start starting line person inside circle. tribe complete challenge person group turn inside circle wins event. # Nitro Carry Equipment- team builders, 30 small cones, hoops , medium #cones Setup - Assign team hoop corners area. Place cone cones see . . Scatter all small cones inside playing area. Place team builder hoop. Scene- “ plane passing overhead accidentally dropped toxic chemicals campsite. need use nitro carriers move waste campsite area.” Directions- signal person group hold teambuilder. travel group pick cone time bring cone back hoop. Rules- drop cone pick hands Penalty- use team builder pick . # Ultimate Animal Equipment- fish, sets jerseys, soccer field sidelines marked Setup- Combine tribes teams. Assign team jersey color. Scene- “ tribes enjoying break decided join play friendly game Ultimate Frisbee. Unfortunately frisbee island.” Directions- After teams jerseys , designate team defending. possession take any steps. object game score passing fish zone teammate catch air. Restart center team just scored throwing opposite team. closest defender count 10. release fish play count ends keep possession. Rules- intercept pass interfere thrower. Penalty- Warning issued offense. minute time penalty box (team plays short) take fish away person possession. Penalty- Warning issued offense. minute time penalty box pass fails be caught Penalty- opposing team gets possession spot. team throws fish bounds Penalty- opposing team gets free throw . Failure pass fish count . Penalty- Lose possession spot. Traveling possession fish Penalty- Lose possession spot. # Fishing Expedition Equipment- mini parachutes, fish bean bags, large hoops Setup- Line parachutes team’s hoops. Place number bean bags hoop. Hand team mini parachute. Scene- “ tribes fishing river. competing see caught fish. tribe’s leader toss fish tribe’s net. tribe members flip fish tribe member catch air. “ Directions- member team stand hoop fish . another tribe member stand hoop . All members be holding mini parachute. signal fish tossed net. catch parachute. flip catcher , catch feet inside hoop. Set time limit. Penalties- fish lands ground- catcher steps outside hoop- team return fish starting hoop. #10 Team Volley Equipment- beach balls Setup- team starting space. sure space teams. Scene- “ tribes getting ready volleyball tournament. practicing volleys row.” Directions- team circle. keep beach ball air counting number consecutive hits. team highest number hits wins event. Rules- hit twice row. beach ball touch ground. Penalty- team start zero. #11 Torch Relay Equipment- golf tubes, balls, 16 soccer cones, green hurdles, large cones, broken hoops, cones Setup- Line hurdles tunnel straight line front team’s starting line. place turn cone. Scene- “ tribes competing relay holding torch. run jungle course back losing flame. winning team earns immunity sent island”. Directions- signal person team runs obstacle course holding torch hand. team team member completing course wins event. Penalties- drop ball golf tube- member uses hands - fail go turn cone- start starting line. knocks obstacle- set back start . #12 Water Brigade Equipment- soup ladles, bucks water, plastic jars, poly spots Setup- Place buckets water across starting line. Place plastic jar team poly spot starting line. Scene- “ rival tribe stolen tribe’s bucket. team use dipping ladle transfer water stream water supply basin.” Directions- Hand person tribe ladle. signal run across bucket carry water back team’s plastic jar. hold ladle hand. Penalty- Water be taken plastic jar returned bucket, person turn. team fill basin wins. #13 Lava Race Equipment- carpet squares, starting line Setup- relay lines Scene- “ event huge volcano erupted island. lava slowly pouring camp tribes escape. escape use thatch huts keep lava burning feet.” Directions- team pile carpet squares ( total number). tribe use carpet squares travel across lava. Rules- anyone touches ground Penalty- team start camp. #14 River Crossing Equipment- mats, scooters, ropes, rings Setup- team starting mat following equipment : scooters, long jump rope, rings. Across team be destination mat. Scene- “ tribe cross alligator infested river. touch river be eaten alive. use available equipment get all tribe members safely across side river.” Directions- signal tribe members come solution accomplishing task. team get all tribe members equipment across river wins event. Penalties anyone touches ground mat team start . get player river, person falls river start . lose any equipment river team start . #15 Hot Coals Equipment- half tennis balls, batons, starting line line. Setup - rows tennis balls equal distance part, starting starting line finish line. Hand person baton raise get . Scene- “ gain immunity tribes compete see team travel time across hot coals flipping any coals .” Directions- wait person front raise team baton attempting cross hot coal bed. Rules flip coal- start signal given. Penalty turn start . #16 Animal Recovery Equipment- small pails, large pails buckets, sets chopsticks, hoops, frog, snakes, turtle bean bags, bean bags. Setup- team starting line small large pail. Across team be hoop filled objects chopsticks. sure number things team’s hoop. Scene- “ tribes rescuing game caught traps. use chopsticks carefully remove place pail carry safely back camp.” Directions- signal person team carries small pail hoop transfers item pail chopsticks. Leave chopsticks . get back camp transfer game big pail hand small pail person. Continue all game rescued. teams followed directions removed all game hoop bucket wins event. Rules- bring item back time. use chopsticks pick item. hands allowed. touch interfere another tribe. Penalties- Return item items back hoop Lose turn. 646=1115683407='m doing Beach Party Theme Adventure Fun Days. see grade day hours. acrivity lasts 15 minutes set stations. activities. Beach Slide Materials Parachute Tracs () & garbage balls. Directions need balls fit trac garbage . task move ball going across predetermined area . important area cover longer group get standing . rules : • may touch ball skin clothing. ball may touch floor. • above happens, group start . • students ball / trac, person may walk. • Students remain possession trac. groups objective see balls get 15 minutes. Crossing Hot sand Materials Poly spots, boundary markers Directions Mark boundary floor ground spans 12 - 20 feet. necessary group be able cross span given number "marshmallows." group stand boundary marker offer scenario,: " group stranded beach wishes get cookout side beach. Unfortunately, sand hot cross. . way across use marshmallows counter. need 's help cross.” Rules marshmallows: • anyone loses contact marshmallow, lost (.e., be thrown left unattended hot sand, melt away). • also necessary get marshmallows side possible, case group return side. may scoot marshmallows along attach feet, melt. • anyone falls hot sand, entire group return administer aid try again. Hula Dance Materials: Hula Hoops Scenario: beach party going hula dance happening. all decide lets join fun. Directions: Class members get hula hoop person try hula hoop challenges. Challenges: • times hula hoop waist, neck & arm? • hula hoop roll forwards & backwards? • spin hula hoop toy “Top”? • toss catch hula hoop hands, hand alternate tossing & catching hands? • use hula hoop jump rope? • think new trick hula hoop? Shark & Lifeguards (Gr. - ) Materials: Parachute Scenario: all beach goers having fun ocean don’t notice lurking beneath . , Lifeguards duty sure safe. Directions: Select students be sharks (go parachute) select Lifeguards roam beach ( parachute). Rules – • Sharks crawl parachute grab beach goers ankles try pull • Beach goers lie back hold parachute neck doing waves ripples. • beach goer ankles grabbed shark, beach goer takes / hands parachute, hands go head shout help. • beach goers head parachute, sharks. • Lifeguards try save beach goers grasping hands hear word “help” Swing Beach Materials: Climbing rope (), mats shark pit Scenario: group stranded island party going beach group wants go . way get beach use ropes get group past pesky sharks. Directions: Divide class groups. group figure get across shark pit beach. Rules: • person touches pit, person go back. • All members group stay beach, falls beach, person start . Clean Beach Materials: Volleyball net beach balls Scenario: group shows beach notice beach full litter debris storm. order group play safe fun, clean beach. Directions: Divide class groups, group side volleyball net. “go” students may throw hit beach ball side. After minutes, group count beach balls side. group try get fewer balls side round. Repeat times, time permitting. Crossing Lake Materials: Scooters (), mats () paddles Scenario: group went voyage lake ended side lake. time go back beach cookout games. way group get back use materials provided get beach. Directions: Divide class groups. group figure get across lake beach materials provided. Rules: • person touches water, group go back. • All members group materials get beach. Shark Attack (Gr. & ) Materials: Frisbees parachute ’s go beach! Players hold parachute about waist high. player, shark goes underneath parachute Frisbee. shark holds edge Frisbee against parachute circling underneath look shark fin rising water. players waves edge parachute simulate ocean. Watch ! shark may decide bite players holding parachute grabbing leg. Player cries , gets Frisbee nad enters water. Warning feeding frenzy develop sharks enter water. hope find activities useful. 1688=1142442491=planning Medieval Times Field Day. Any ideas stations? 25 stations going time. Thanks! 1262=1137964335=planning field day school. want games completely non-competitive, meaning winners losers. think putting kids teams good idea. also doing ethics paper fair competitive field days. Please know think. - Thanks 56.2369573485469 10 90 m 229=1079395069=Steve believe times use strategies "regular" classroom support instruction Physical Education. Marina suggests, established collaboration classroom teacher , work hand hand support . use writing great deal check cognitive understanding students about certain areas Physical Education. use reading writing support jump rope unit incorporating rhymes unit. students learn importance rhythm movement reading. Afterall, learning day brain-based learning, importance movement regular classroom. Physical Education also provide "authentic" reasons writing be academic setting. answer question, long physical educators establishing reinforcing importance educating "" child, educators respect appreciate importance physical education child's development. 3283=1178506999=Hi Steve. movement books grade - reader, Upside Right just book includes sight words Frye Dolch vocabulary lists. also illustrated. read pages book students perform movement tasks associated verse read. example, verse goes, "Walking forward all time, looking 's , looking left right, give trouble day night" After discussing situations be problematic crossing street looking ways, lesson traveling changing directions travel. Sharing doing classroom teacher be way integrating sight vocabulary words movement lesson away activity time class. book be placed library students take , experience children enjoy reading book. Visit www.pehealthsite.com information. sure find book useful planning movement lessons students enhancing vocabulary. . Amato 228=1079395035=Part failed mention previous posting about existing collaboration subject teachers class teachers school, classroom teachers years, developed confidence wanting integrated movement "academic" lesson content. hold accountable confidence, teacher preparation programs students days, comprised single credit elementary PE wanted take Elementary Classroom. Field Day past years, way show case PE program content, also opportunity teachers come lesson join PE lessons weeks leading event. teachers able join see pedagogical skills required PE - skills different classroom arrangement, able see join use PE equipment previously "alien" . feel really good class teacher comes borrow equipment - ? know integrating movementinto lessons . think secret lies word - BALANCE. 233=1079395286=undergraduate student Physical Education Kent State, learning be effective teacher best teach student. imperative students learn value fitness psychomotor, affective cognitive approaches. may teaching experience far 've certainly exposed realms possibilities Physical Educators especially regard integrating technology. elementary teacher hope incorporate subjects content lesson plans cooperating teachers school. certainly agree students lose lessons different subject content integrated believe fault educator, student. Marina stated posting, all about balance. balance students physical activity time outside content compliment . believe physical education class provides ideal environment students develop motor skills cognitive affective skills. feel chance encourage development all areas act . 231=1079395176=concerned children writing gym, bringing paper pencils gym, reading gym, measuring circumference gym integrate math, . losing unique. PHYSICAL educators. educators physical physical (Jesse Feiring Williams). wanted use books, paper, pencils, classroom teacher ( name don't really largest classroom school - hmmm, be important). play game movement based (lots action, elimination, child enters / level, ) works auditory firure/ground discrimination, auditory acuity, auditory directionality; game allows children generate alternatives, plan strategy, evaluate; go . point don't need familiar curriculum grade level building. use games (movement) enhance child's ability listen, think, get along (social), be able better concentrate, contributed ability learn grow. done tool chosen profession different rest building - MOVEMENT. Brian http://hometown.aol.com/fitplay/index.html 551=1111413284='s "frame" movement physical activity mindless, non-academic, requiring cognition. all know early stages, skilled movement requires high levels cognition. simple forms movement activities, jogging laps gym, contribute acquisition important physical education health related content (call academic ). Pacing, simple principles oxygen use, defining "aerobic" activity, limiting planes motion movement occurs, identifying contralateral movement pattern running, utilizing target heart rate, heart rate recovery time, percieved rate exertion, mention affective domian components, all content related cognitive contents apply uniquely physical education, may connections . 's be careful associate "cognitive" learning occurs outside gym content areas. limits teaching "cognitively academically" integrating content areas physical education curriculum. integrate, prbably look ways , educate child physical education focus teaching all standards physical education classes place LEARN, place . 227=1079394954=Marina (Malta) Steve share experience school. lessons week (30min) - year old pupils double period (60min) + 30 minute lesson year olds, yeah sure agree time premium. find integrating vocabulary, science, health, techcnology lessons way really think ultimately benefits PE program content whilst making meaningful experiential young learners. 16 classes, meet periodically Grade teachers ensure continuity done classroom- deed health/science compenents tackle PE lesson class teachers help consolidating theme classroom. find bringing "academic" content PE lesson great benefits - units work PE managed provide active constuctivist approach appealed pupils gone home active practice also shared families "cool" things learnt PE. Indirectly served advocacy purposes - parents come parents' day telling child explaining about skeleton works move, heart beats , after exercise ... idea throw integration plate classroom teachers. tell truth , additional requirements new revised curriculum really pressed time. just health related fitness teaching concepts hold PE teachers - elicit cooperation classroom teachers ( way also value PE teacher EDUCATOR right!!- far removed days "keep busy, happy good" type PE teachers ). really think teaching best subject world ! ? PE be creative subject teach PE content, motor skills , address also cognitive areas, affective learning areas - really need teach integrated way - teaching relevant life pupils. hold far important improving fitness test scores alone. 50.0470773655045 547 856 m 1114=1131921831=non athlete growing having opportunity step floor varsity H S athlete, say balance good. Having team lifetime experiences positive impact life. lifetime activities, vote snow downhill skiing, generally taught schools. 1024=1131062092=feel balance activities appropriate. Students opportunities participate team activities lifetime activities. all proposition... 1011=1131051685=focus physical education classes be shifted team sports lifetime leisure activities? known fact children get older opportunities be involved team sports focus physical education classes based activities? 3760=1194401276=posted lesson plans teaching handball elementary secondary schools. Also free workshops -service training available going www.ushandball.org. page dedicated educators. http://www.ushandball.org/content/category/39/173/ 196/ 2023=1146529402=P.E. supposed teach students be physically fit healthy lifetime. chances anyone, matter good be able play football baseball all life slim. need learn value fitness activities option life. Handball great game all ages be played 80. good vigorous workout. Handball be taught public schools. Another great lifelong activity Tennis. Tennis great excercise be played lifetime. Golf another good lifetime sport. Golf vigorous workout Tennis handball, lifetime sport get good exercise walk. Badmitten also good sport good exercise be lifetime sport. played football baseball growing . think great sports teach temwork, get oportunity play . love golf wish time play. Handball fun find person play. Tennis great sport. find lot enjoyment . All sports played competitively, oprtunity play actually increase age( part). Running somrthing defifitely be taught schools. Form addressed. Students need learn increase stamina distances build Aerobic Capacity. All sports be taught school, lifetime sports mentioned better aP.E. class focused helping students healthy fo lifetime. be healthy lifetime lifetime activities keep activewith vigorous activity? 46.9158036782597 6 55 m 56=1079047466=winter olympics great way introduce all kinds fun activities integrate subjects social studies geography. divide class equal teams . class allowed choose country want represent. countries be represented class. team show map rest class country located. day activites, team share fact about country. try different share class. facts added team score totaled after weeks games. activities follows: speed skating turned carpet squares, bob-sledding scooters, floor hockey challenge shooting goal, biathalon combines speed skating throwing ball target. hope helps. 1440=1141569073=just finished teaching winter olympics unit. currently interning K- school, children absolutely loved . students walked played Olympic theme song, flags hanging gym, olympic torch olympic rings. set stations demonstrate events olympics. station, also set challenges receive gold, silver, / bronze. medals pretend, children loved counting get. ski jump (tricks rope), curling (scooters shot puts taped ), partner skate (buddy walkers), biathlon (paper plates skies, targets toss balls ), ice hockey, bobsled, luge. HOpe helps! 1120=1132051632=station activity published PECentral Winter Olympics. Search . also done curling frisbees taped slide floor target floor ( floor tape). Ice skating shoe boxes, small hoops, paper plates. Luge scooters taped . Just ideas! 't wait!!! 42.394714933456 11 248 m 2122=1151298528=teach small, public charter high school, "track field" large asphalt parking lot, gym small cafeteria tables be moved anytime use room. also outdoor basketball court. just got P.E. credential, year year teaching P.E. ( facility be challenging anticipated enthusiasm teaching P.E.) located center small city, walked lot town. set relatively fast pace front group, 'd blocks stragglers catch . students enjoyed getting campus, enjoyed socializing possible walked. (Unfortunately previously mentioned stragglers liked part bit .) tried get students pick pace encouragement ( walk faster chose saw participation grade go ). also local bowling alley resource. little mile school, walk back. worked block class (almost hours long), felt shortchanging daily class, about half hour bowl after walking back. class class day, solution stay extra hour after school got any students wanted stay bowl, walk back school . (Anyone didn't want arrangements be picked bowling alley. don't bus service students, bussing wasn't issue.) also applied received fly-fishing grant ( anyone 's interested, go www.futurefishermen.org). grant recipient, attend workshop Michigan summer learn flyfish, tie flies, .. Another teacher avid fisherman help purchase fly rod kits, students assemble rods, 'll be bussed local park 'll get fish river different occasions. ( teacher also use rods afterschool flyfishing club.) plan teach dance unit year (YIKES! 'm secure doing , 'm going give shot.) kids enjoyed viewing STOMP video played hot stay all period ( gets REALLY hot ), show year form dance get interested (hopefully) possibilities dance, going work teacher sister site ('re part high-school district) get ideas videos use. also played modified version Capture Flag parking lot ( kids really , part), kids gotten road rash spills, 'm crazy about . Indoors, 've played seated volleyball, beach ball. Students allowed use ceiling ( teammates head, happens frequently accident) may hit times needed. rules be knees, sitting, may leg arm free ( apendages be contact floor). ball dead hits floor goes bounds. 've also done yoga Pilates video; students don't. 'm also going give golf try year, guidance counselor--- good golfer--- community members guest teachers, 'll use Birdie Balls strike pads come . 'm going run concurrent units---golf interested sign , (basketball, possibly) aren't interested golf ( playing golf, ). aerobic activites indoors, purchased aerobic steps mini-trampolines, didn't use year. ('s logistically challenging get moved storage area hall cafeteria, 'm going knuckle get organized making happen year.) also bought number dumbbells---, 10, 15 20's--- 'll true weight training program year dumbbells body weight exercises. 'm going purchase badminton racquets nets, 's be done asphalt. also timed run, walk/run, walk times year. cones mark distance across parking lot go fifteen minutes. partner sat sidelines counted laps ( actual distance across lot didn't matter, going amount time session. idea improve session; kids really tried didn't. thing suggest thinking about local organiztions partner. joined forces Public Health department transported students city park mapping walking trails (nstudents adult helpers noted sidewalks hazards); Public Health take information city create good walking trails community. teen center facility use ( process built, old be torn ). hope haven't gone long , desperate ideas year, trying offer anything be useful...hope helps. 496=1109894341=Wow . . . tough situation. dance ... lots form. Try folk, social creative dance. 'd dance aerobics, gymnastics (floorwork 't get equipment ). sports, 'd teach handball ( wall variety . . . see Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12 details). probably give ping pong pickleball try, . require high ceilings. encourage kids work routines dance gymnastics all participate show keep motivation interest . limitations, really focus quality movement. Having show allow . 41.3505003479762 9 725 m 1203=1136074221=going incorporate DDR fitness room, be sure purchase good equipment! softpads Playstation DDR elementary kids, older kids adults. also use DDR conditioning gymnastics team. Lots fun. family laughs ... use DDR aerobic activity. Ha ha. closet DDR users... Check http://www.hyperfit.com/hf2004/hf_home.php?TOPIC=m anufacturer&categoryID=42&manufacturerID=126 use Playstation X Box, yr warranty parts months electronics. manufacturers platforms offer good coverage. initial outlay expensive side, quality worth ... email contact Tony Novelli novelli@hyperfit.com Also, practice diagrams floor tape, kids waiting use actual pads feet practicing anyway! 1202=1136045974=Keroh! include ? pads, console, software use? new facility (school/community access) love get DDR . 've couple kids PE classes, say buy membership just use equipment. ( probably get parents buy membership)(g) 1232=1136945198=program pads tv/projection system. don't need alot space set . Check http://www.hyperfit.com/hf2004/hf_home.php?TOPIC=m anufacturer&categoryID=42&manufacturerID=126 best warranty. believe units manufactured Colbalt Flux, better warranty hyperfit. 1206=1136158600=think Hyperfit units may be manufactured Colbalt Flux, better warranty service. say fitness room, better warranty. get use fitness room intramural program. entirely choice. state leadership team (adults) soft pads... cracked hard plastic part, pads functional. also state future professionals pads. blast. wanted get arcade unit state conference, couldn't get worked . want get adults involved, adult DDR time. don't want kids watching . couple resources: http://www.ddrstation.com/ http://www.gamecycles.com/products.php?cat=18&PHPS ESSID=68f5737e88d02812cf7dc5488b5f3c13 http://www.ddrfreak.com/buyddr.php https://host156.ipowerweb.com/~cobaltfl/sunshop/ dex.php?action=item&substart=0&id= http://www.techfreaks.org/reviews/cobaltflux.shtml http://www.gamesarefun.com/gamesdb/perireview.php? perireviewid=13 http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en& q=cobalt+flux&=UTF-&oe=UTF- Good luck! 3271=1177771706=Hi - just quick clarification: Hyperfit "Fitness Arcade Brande Interactive Play Products", including DDR controllers, affiliated any way Cobalt Flux. products manufactured Northern California exclusively distributed North American market Hyperfit. controllers programmable totally compatible all current video game consoles market; Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo. also manufacture PC compatible controllers computer-based play. Fitness Arcade DDR controllers feature built diagnostics, arcade- responsiveness, require shoes be worn be safely played. -12 year old crowd recommend Mario Mix - http://www.ddrmariomix.com/main.html - 's age appropriate content. faith-based clients recommend PC based Dance Praise controllers - http://www.buzzplant.com/dancepraise/ecard1/. 41.0723380175558 2 851 m 1005=1131050028=good way introduce floor hockey class students disabilities ranging moderate severe. 1254=1137673909=play game called noodle hockey. played gatorskin ball pool toy noodles cut half "stick". goals, bowling pin object game knock opponent's pin ball. adapted physical education class great success. great workout play Friday. Just record, peer tutors think play general pe classess also. 1412=1141084153=order include students moderate severe disabilities play clean backyard hockey sticks foam pucks. Dividing class halves, put half inclusion students team opposing team. coordinate helpers teams help students play rules moderate success. object send all pucks opposing team's side. allows students work skills get embarassed doing . far, success method. Good luck! George 41.0325466872068 547 3123 m 3448=1190998235=Aquatics be neglected PE programs; be just important any unit PE. feel 's easiest activities accomplish all schools indoor pools. feel pool available PE utilize . be beneficial planned properly. 3955=1206398119=think neglected aquatics having pool, people qualified teach unit, PE time. think neglect pool use. , use , teacher qualified teach unit, go course teach aquatics. 4031=1206559685=, huge advocate incorporating aquatics physical education, ( physical educator hope pool work ) believe lot programs left qualified people teach units. think fair students. important learn swim, believe bringing aquatics back physical education classes help tremendously. 3756=1194316624=person teaches aquatics part PE curriculum, need WSI lifeguarding certificate? just began school aquatics major part curriculum. schools pools, WSI expire. difficult keep WSI date. , allowed teach unit legally certified lifeguard. students study hall, free time student aids come pool lifeguards. Any info be appreciated! 35.8199675742339 6 71 m 170=1079380251=students Syndrome. tumbling unit classes. student's weakness necks ( Syndrome), anyone any floor type gymnastics activities class doing "traditional" tumbling activities? already work balance rest class, need activities parts unit. 617=1114631645=want think about making balance mats. really quite simple be usewd independantly peer. basic idea.... mats cutting smooth plastic floor runner / foot pteces. Use blue red contact paper cut outs body parts balance , red designate "right" blue be "left" hands, feet, knees (larger semi-circle),elbows (smaller semi-circle round spot), bumm (/ moon), ., attach sveral mats various configurations. idea child determine body parts side represented mat, balance parts - seconds. 171=1079380301=slowly teaching syndrome child, home, done stations lead advanced skills. hit wall comes pronated knees weak neck after all assessments doctor just told think best.Funny huh?!Unfortunately include stations. fortunately child benefit.Try long jump station, jump station, balance beam(floor beam) station, cone obstacle course beanbags heads, type hopscotch station, stationary bicycle station little cranks use chair, balance station balance boards,.. gymnastics station supervised.Pair skill level aren't intimidated, mix mingle get little incentive.Good luck. know anything learn help . 34.200477836208 3 43 m 12=1079034253=Remember physical education? Daily lap running, mind-numbing jumping jacks, boring team sports repeated grade? Think again. Physical education changing. Look today's gyms 'll see kids unicycling juggling, learning skate play hockey, practicing latest line dances. Fly fishing, archery, rock climbing, golf, yoga - name 's PE class. name's , physical education schools colleges new goal: keeping people active healthy. reason obvious. American adults overweight 's obesity epidemic young people. Overweight shape, young people high cholesterol, hypertension, type diabetes. Today's inactive youth greater risk cardiovascular related diseases cancer. Health care costs half-century explode. alarming fact creative minds don't work inside sick bodies. past, school physical education loved hated. ran ran . grew active homes, PE classes fun inspired love movement. active low skilled, PE meant squeezing oversized bodies skimpy shorts tummy hugging tee-shirt. "Gym" turn convinced teens avoid physically active. years, physical education suffered bad rap confused extension athletics. sort athletic-appetizer main purpose train athletes school teams. fact coaches also taught physical education confirmed belief. any . Elementary school PE today helps young children learn basic movement skills. Active adult lifestyles depend children physically competent. Children ridiculed "throwing girls" simply failed master proper throwing fundamentals. People don't learn similar movement skills children be successful organized sports recreational activities. Secondary college PE teachers guide students activities hope self-motivating. Forcing fitness people really worked. just quit option. better encourage students try activities fun, active, leave participants wanting . "physically educated" students adults skillful, physically fit, lead healthy, active lifestyles. 's increasingly harder fit PE classes already overloaded academic schedules. consequences eliminating physical education student schedules needs careful thought. summary, reasons physical education belongs 21st century academic programs: Preventing Happy Puppies Old Dogs. time, walk nearest elementary school playground watch children move. joy movement, natural childhood drained daylong, sedentary, classroom instruction. Slender, flexible, healthy bodies change. Inactive children inactive adults face disabling chronic preventable illnesses. Movement Fundamental Learning. Child development specialists discovered long ago young people learn about world moving interacting objects people. movement learn bodies . also learn social skills needed relate . productive member society depends learning facts figures, words numbers. Humans learn move, move learn. Playful People Survive. earliest humans, playful people fittest. weren't just physically superior playful creativity helped adapt change. Successful adults today flexible willing think differently. resist change struggle opportunities. Physical play stimulates creative thought. Living Working Productively. Adults willing dedicate waking hours job get rich. evidence clear - people ignore health (physical, social emotional) burn . get sick, work, productive, careers suffer. Balancing Work Play. Adults lack movement skills don't enjoy physical activities. contrast, physically skillful adults choose participate active, non-work related leisure activities. physically competent, creates foundation life outside work healthy productive use recreational time. 's school college based physical education programs foundation developed. Steve Jefferies, Ph.D. Physical Education CWU 1444=1141613016=Sounds great Joe. hope all successful. really think majority people concerned about childrens physical -. colleagues tend assume people don't care about physical wellness kids assumption tends create against attitude evetually affects teacher's motivation promote profession. reach community educate about program, help involvement receive . bottom line " PE teachers" need get start promoting programs communites e.g. parents, teachers, adminstrators. free take raise awareness issues hand. applaud efforts Fresno. 340=1107265229=big problem teachers don't know get trenches. , importsnt detail "win" people doubting importance PE. means integrating core subjects get classroom teachers realize need side - develop child. , inform parents really class. Invite observe participate class setting school events GYM Show , Junior Olympics PTA event. Principal be main source importance , come observe , also keep aware all projects happening PE. word eventually get school board. Finally, utmost importance give back community. Volunteer Little League example. design fitnes trail, recreation board member. work "seniors" SeniorNET project teaching use Internet computer work. be ongoing project full commitment reinforce believe PE , also constant reminder work entire school population community. 33.1380546188431 6 817 m 1344=1139576963=various ideas about Naspe-pe talk along ways use technology, family fitness fun station activities related Amazing Race TV series : PDA - cases use various grading programs classes. case , carry PDA all facets life, school community/home. , meet parent community/school board member , show simple terms , really P.E. , public relations tool . Take digital pictures skills use rubric show students skill area. course, resolution better see pictures clearly. Use notepad standards developmentally appropriate activities.Just scroll watch panel appear various colors. , PDA , beam information . Also, PE homepage,, use resources. , http://www.avantgo.com , put basic exercise program called Westin Workout Tracker. geared middle/high school crowd, parents got involved ? Leave stone unturned shows PE teachers tech knowledge. literary side, great health/sports related stories be read listened resources. FAMILY FUN = top 100 family fun activities webpage along fitness calendars be great resource. Click Family Fitness Fun Fitness calendar left pane. AMAZING RACE = set activity be easily moved class. case , grades scattered, , may go 6th,5th , 4th, 1st. , accessible class easily replaced. ideas Rita, shown grrat ideas,. BOAT - place unfolded , panel , tumbling mat front group. Place object line(30 feet apart) be secured after turn. student mat pull person line object( person mat picks ). turn person gets person gets ,. Winning team gets keep object( rubber chicken - food ; batons- matches ; frisbee - plate golf tubes - wood stacking/dixie cups - water) HOOPLA - place hula hoops floor "football" tire run adjoining hoop stretched touching( use - hoops). object person get team member join falling " ocean". team members waiting side. joining continues students time "chain all members. Any breaking hands "ocean" places island. object be received winners. best way progress hold person's shoulders front foot hop distance. SHARK ATTACK - front group place series obstacles . skills involved: . Alligator crawl golf tubes placed top traffic cones . Jump side horse crash mat , log roll finish . Walk balance beam objects placed . Kangaroo/zig zag hop hula hoops . Push folded tumbling mat 20 feet( students divided side) . "Small" high jump consecutive cones golf tubes top Exchange places after 30 - 60 seconds. Penailties touching tubes, falling balance beam , improper ascent horse vault , touching floor outside hoops , inability push mat help , knocking golf tube. GREAT BE BACK - another ditto comment after attempts comments group. understandable getting back problem. any event , arrived again hope continue. Thanks all possible. Patience virtue. Gerry Cernicky http://igreen.tripod.com/gerpe 1694=1142608993='s see "objecives" days play dodgeball 160 days PE. Throwing, catching, dodging, cooperation, encourage turns. about fun, elation, excitement, all things observe game. read NASPE's position paper know kids love involves struck soft ball. game goes quickly all opportunity be hunter hunted. seen look overweight, extremely low skilled 5th grade girl beat ALL good athletes beach ball dodge ball game rethink attitude about adjusted game. almost half kids earn fitness awards know "standing " little PE program. think keys PE doing different activities try turn all , ones struggle find success physical activities. play little dodge ball activities works . again, monitor game closely use balls light dont sting. probably played total days years. 2220=1156573035=agree Paula, surprised read negative inflexible opinions . Dodgeball be great game taught correctly, be worst game taught incorrectly. critical elements great: . use GatorSkin type non-sting balls. . student hit, eliminated, run back side push-ups, sit-ups, leg raises squats; rotating , time 're hit, 're building muscular strength legs, stomach upper body. called recycling, student's minimal amount PE time be wasted elimination doing ! . Students be informed object game improve throwing ability, throwing moving target requires proper technique (letter T), tracking/anticipation delivery. . Students understand ( clear concise explanation teacher) hurting object game, 's aim be knees. Consequences obvious breaches also concisely conveyed, consistently enforced. teach dodgeball, kickdodgeball, breakout( game created taught PE teachers Washington, Oregon, California), Doctor Dodge. 've serious injury, 've complaint parent, teacher, student, amazed controversy. find controversial PE/health specialists give candy reward, spend little time teaching promoting benefits good nutrition, good food choices, negative consequences sugar fat ones diet. 's district wellness policy ? See get school board add following: Teachers shall use food reward. 32.8688416774709 12 107 m 303=1079465742=find "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12" helpful. separate performance rubrics based grid system unit chapter - beginner, intermediate advanced units - 15 sports activities ( wrestling unit CD ROM included book). Hope enjoy feel free get back feedback . 306=1079465870=best way get Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12 order directly publisher's website, Humankinetics.com. book includes nice section dance, emphasizes folk dance grades, starts adding social dance mix grades get older. find progressions helpful need independent source dance instructions. Human Kinetics tons materials available needs far see, absolutely best site finding resources physical education. 305=1079465821=saw info Ms. Kleinman about physical education book: "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12." immediately went order Amazon.com received e-mail saying longer available. went Barnes Noble got information. order book? really want obtain copy school begins middle August. believe be quite helpful . Thank anyone information. Feel free e-mail info. Also wanting add folk dance high school PE curriculum. Any info get started be appreciated. searching internet good CD video instruction use classes. get dances different countries. Thanks again. 32.4380727891663 10 311 m 1349=1139773968=Orienteering also be cross-curricular. orienteering students take field guid identify different plants, trees, / native birds. know Chicago teach physics units- example, ask students vollyball serve going net, be changed ball go net far velocity, force, ect. PE teachers teach cross-curriculum may know ! 1140=1132296219=outdoor ed. unit ( fly fishing/Trout Classroom) assignments included identifying about 50 lakes, rivers towns/cities, Calif. Also figure distance certain places determine cost 20mpg $.00/gal ( wish!). Kids also figure cost basic equipment, catalogs/online/local sports stores. similar activities skiing golf. Recording heart rates, fitness records/% improvement/pedometer records, all bring math program. fencing unit school wide Rennisance Fair. inherently cross curricular, hard find teachers willing share assignments. taught Newton's Laws, Levers Axes Rotation applied physical activity, early year, science teachers followed shortly after scientific applications kids tests science markedly improved after getting similar material classes. learning re-inforced brain recalls material multiple sources, cross curricular learning , mind, patently superior learning modality. methods . Joe Herzog 630=1115210763=looking interdisciplinary objective, try stay content area, extend include various interdisciplinary objects. Wellness concepts, especially related physical fitness, great starting point. logs journals enables students learn about ratios, conversions, time, distances, measurement, analysis data relates health wellness. also creates Dewey approach teaching science based projects students compare physical bests, create plans achieving goals. students asked analyze, interpret, synthesize personal fitness parameters type approach also develops higher order thinking skills needed advance logic required subjects. style teaching also offers long term development healthy lifestyle habits student directed environment. 32.1916625280961 12 589 m 757=1125318963=Hi Jess! certainly understand be little apprehensive about scheduling swimming, especially afraid swim. Please correct 'm wrong, gather , know swim. PE instructor, also department leader, encounter problem . rationale requiring swimming PE class school (including electives) swimming unit. , feel extremely important know students fundamentals necessary unit. students afraid take course know swim, fear reaction classmates teacher. take Red Cross levels teach swim. classmates supportive, work , making potentially scary situation rewarding student. speaking parents, ask talk child attempt ease fear about program, . student leaders meet apprehensive students take pool see , talk about past experiences, foster mentoring relationship. 're really unsure situation, call PE instructors. know program best be able tell need know order best decision student. Good luck, great school year. 875=1129634801=Jess, think important child learn swim earlier better. use teach swimming K-12 district students afraid water just son. Alot suggestions given great. teaching assistant work - - students students willing help . may take awhile son get fear be patient supportive. may also help use community resources (YMCA swim lessons). Swimming definately activity learn Phys Ed classes, takes alot time practice! importantly, know son be faced water emergency; important knows swim help . 1388=1140395356=Physical Education teacher taught swimming people ages -30 Special Olympics swim coach. instructed people began swim lessons petrified water. students put face water nose began. student best get / private swim lessons. instructor slowly get use water, possible lifejacket . PE teacher be nice instruct student after school. any swim instruction student missing lifelong physical activity, recreational opportunity friends, may feel safe going boat water. try get child swim. just cant get fear, after doing , PE teacher think alternative assessment. 933=1130375949=American Academy Pediatrics recommend teaching young children swim. uncertain , community level, knowing swim decreases risk drowning. study Holland learned swim age 12 doubled risk melanoma. References American Academy Pediatrics Policy Statement (2000) Smimming programs infants toddlers. Pediatrics 105: 868-870 Editorial (2003) Prevention drowning. Pediatrics 112: 440-445 Brenner RA, Saleja G Smith GS (2003)Swimming lessons, swimming ability risk drowning. Injury Control Safety Promotion10: 211-215 Nelemann PJ, Rampen FH, Groenendal H, Kiemeney LA, Ruiter DJ Verbeek AL (1994) Swimming risk cutaneous melanoma. J Melanoma Res : 281-286 D Peter Birkett MD Copeland Drive Suffern New York 10901 Telephone 845-357-8088 Fax 845-357-8099 Email dpb1@columbia.edu 30.1647970765369 115 923 m 1101=1131640107=just wondering cheep effective way protect gym floor getting marks instructing hockey lesson. 1840=1144100629=cheap way high school use long tube socks bottom sticks protect floor. put top duct tape keep worked saved floor getting marked . 28.4763813006454 12 884 m 1037=1131333422=foreign student Ireland studying America wondering think pupils/schools react introduction foreign sport instance Hurling(Irish sport similar hockey baseball) know americans played sports be able pick game quickly,providing course Hurling sticks provided (almost hockey stick).. think be good idea introduce different cultural sports PE class pupils aware different games cultural sports... Ireland taken American football really enjoy time share native sport , any ideas be greatly appreciated.. Thank Aoife Lynskey 3611=1193108160=think be great idea play sports countries. wish played different sports high school traditional american sports. agree Michael Smith cost equipment may be problem, depending sport be way modify use equipment already provided. familiar Hurling, said hurling stick similar hockey stick start lessons. foreign sports turn be success, school board okay budget correct equipment. 3577=1192566110=think be wonderful teachers professors lesson unit teach sports activities world cold pick different country year semester. 28.0844221950477 12 854 m 2178=1152836336=teach high school focus lifetime leisure activities, play team sport student reall enjoy flag football floor hockey, just name . Physical fitness all grades. 1009=1131051583=focus physical education classes be shifted team sports lifetime leisure activities? known fact children get older opportunities be involved team sports focus physical education classes based activities? 27.6912807768088 6 54 m 53=1079046850=having problem school distict wanting replace wood floor plstic tile floor. floor damaged due improper installation supposedly covered cheapest way replace plastic floor. need con plastic floor. heard students inner cochlear implant participate environment noise levels static caused floor. anyone give feedback send sight help investigate, appreciate . email Stevetriciachloe@msn.com 54=1079046909=anyone remedy getting scuff marks new gymnasium floor? maple wood floor tired sneakers. anything market help problem. Thanks. 27.3254094788727 115 2114 m 2644=1161909764=be starting rollerblading unit weeks. Students option renting skates school bringing . principal concerned students' skates may ruin gym floor. anyone know types skates wheels bad wood floor. 2720=1165521926=use Rollerblade non-marking wheels brakes - work great. brand-new floors left any marks. 26.4871689567299 6 2541 m 3318=1181063555=Winter Olympics unit classes year. students love take opportunity give small homework assignment. fourth graders choose events participating (Bobsled, Curling, Luge, Speed Skating, Skiing, Hockey, Biathalon - all adapted gym course!) find picture ( draw ), find facts about sport know . post gym gives younger students chance learn about sports . kids love ! give regular homework, assignment meaningful done! 3320=1181156456=teaching Elementary PE, give occasional assignments. particular assigned football unit, students watch part football game mention front parent another adult " quarterback uses step drop back" receiver ran square pattern, sort... write reaction person comment. Another type homework activity calendar bonus days parent another adult activity . got sticker completing calendar. assignments writing Travel Buddy buddy located. stuffed rabbit named Felix happened series books perfect project. assignments regarding nutrition. Elementary school pretty easy come creative ideas homework. tried assignments relatively simple help understand concept be labor intensive. tried get involve parent/adult assignment "educating" parent . 26.309362817128 12 99 m 266=1079457493=past school year, attended workshop area physical educators. college professors presented sessions "Getting Tumbling Mats." information text book middle school physical education. tried simpler ideas elementary physical education classes (K-). thoughly enjoyed team cooperative aspects unit. mats fold scooter boards, dividing classes "teams," given assignment moving "boats" across gym floor efficient manner. team suggested all teams try. suggested " use hands," " use feet ," suggested folding mats canoe. great unit cooperation, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking gross motor movement. All students, including special needs children, experienced certain level accomplishment success. Isn't all about? possibilities be presented middle secondary level utilizing tumbling mats. hear cooperative lessons/units worked physical educators. 1304=1138954379=done similar lessons groups anything mat hula hoops, benches . told work cross 'river' middle gym falling . keep feet floor stepping benches, hoops allow use. important thing safety group. second important thing course, get across team! great split group boys girls watch boys tend blunder things, shouting following boys shouts loudest - girls tend take measured approach usually slower 'responsible' groups safety. Great fun! given story line, journey... easy tasks gets harder. finished group having 'carry' transport wounded member group - move be carried across river. Cool!!! 26.1396279072482 12 2062 m 2557=1161741413=taught unit elementary school called "Toughness" observed another physical educator another school district teaching unit. started thumb wrestling, arm wrestling leg wrestling. balance/ balance activity outside inside foot touch, inside hands joined try get opponent move foot. medicine ball pull ( hand far side near side) Hands leave ball. student moves ball past restraining line declared winner. towel pull. another activity student laying stomach task turn back. opponet's task keep stomach. also laying back. moved having student stomach task stand . opponent's task student stand ... pulling clothing hair. task wrestling position... student hands knees, opponent hand elbow wrapped stomach. hips be line. task stand position person's task put person stomach. All tasks started words "Ready...wrestle!" Grades - mixed, grades - single sex classes. don't know about wrestling unit called Toughness Unit. kids LOVED . Students instructed positve cheering, encouragement permitted members performing tasks cheerers. mats gym floor / gym (elementary size) kids chose partner mat. activity cheered. switched times chance participate. all recall moment. 'll look archives see left . find archives...ha ha! 2567=1161781621=great UNIT find archives. wrestling unit 5th/6th ] LOVED . poor mats good. mats love unit. 26.1264199410405 1239 1550 m 1996=1145294618=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (124 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 1592. K Basketball.pdf "Basketball Unit Plan" 2951=1172704618=fun basketball games differentiates instruction: Poly Spot Ball - Grade level: Grade . excellent game shooting scoring goals. also be played throwing target. Equipment: poly spots group, balls group. game: Divide class groups players. Give group poly spots balls. group places poly spots floor different distances target, goal basket. players take turns shooting throwing poly spot choice. s/ hits target scores goal, s/ picks poly spot. idea collect poly spots group. After poly spots all collected re-set play again. Variations: . Use game play poly spot basketball, soccer, hit target, . . Play group against see group collects spots. . Play time: see spots class collects given amount time. . may set spots , allow child set spot. tell try set spot location round; vary locations after round. spot left, player reach basket target distance, s/ may move closer. player may move spot. 25.3956161148736 6 68 m 346=1107281113=answer Florence, Newcomb know played lead- volleyball. way play throw catch ball net hitting . enables players learn area responsibility court coverage. think adapt ways, having players side touch(catch) goes back . use try get players move ball, object hit floor. Hope helps. 152=1079378852=starting volleyball unit soon grades -. be great sequenced skill lesson introducing vball (bump ?) Any suggestions? Thanks. 1689=1142447709=just finishing volleyball elementary unit. began passing, second taught serving, third taught setting. Cues skill expressed students. happy remembered week week. see students week, impressed. chose teach spike, students' reaction usually spike slap ball. unit weeks, consider teaching correct form spike. Concluding lesson spiking, taught students modified volleyball game. day also went terminology key rules scoring, rotation, times ball be touched team returned net ( ), times individual touch ball row (), set ( ball above head), pass ( ball about waist level) (.). suggest beach balls, sudents higher success rate. 25.3533071741326 6 70 m 365=1107444780=currently ropes part gymnastics unit. Students climb high basketball rims. Students fine get turns. Students difficulty climbing encouraged just "stand" bottom knot hold 10 seconds. eventually get comfortable. mats doubled thick floor mats ropes. go high rims . Plus teacher ropes. Ropes . students won't try . also cargo net students . students encouraging gymnastics know difficult activity master. "fall" times show skills easy. Michael Rogala Rochester City School District www.mikespe.com 374=1107666143=currently final stages Gymnastics Unit. stunts be done ropes climbing build upper body strength. low level skills stunts great trade , students hardly notice get climb head height. Scott Tomassetti http://pe1.org 24.4797692666574 12 1099 m 1383=1140207113=Thanks complement. schools approach physical education progressive. offer elective program school, runs 85minute block schedule ( necessity type activities offer students). Students Brockport complete different activities school year addition fitness dance, all students mandated participate . began "quest" snowboarding/skiing years ago. progressive program trying involve students lifetime activities possible, also wanted take full advantage community resources. fortunate local facility (Northampton Park) close tossing idea downhill ski instruction years. surveyed students greater interest Snowboarding. Snowboarding also time effective PE class. years, offered snowboarding, , received clearance Swain Ski Center ( maintains Northampton ski hill) also use ski rentals year. amazing popular activity . kids absolutely love ( snowboarded )! planning trips go snowboarding February break. take students community quite . Mountain biking, bus students Erie Canal take mile round trip ride water falls Holley, NY. cross-country skiing, take advantage wooded trails fields SUNY Brockport campus. Inline skaters use various paths campus. bus kids Brockport Bowl bowling. also teach ice skating, ice rink SUNY Brockport. golf unit bus students local driving range, finally, snowboarding Northampton Park. Again, 85-minute block schedule allows time complete activities. be difficult traditional schedule. fortunate, incredibly supportive administration allotted $20,000 field trip money HS PE program -campus activities! money addition equipment budget. 1381=1140186012=fabulous opportunity students great way educate students community resources! share details about program? Brockport sounds progressive 's thinking! 24.4512720363218 6 2156 m 2670=1163456122=Hi 'm junior physical education major Towson Univeristy. given assignment writing unit plan "Self-Defense" grades -. Obviously assignment, , right sitting library includes books self defense be incorporated classroom/gymnasium. alot teachers wondering any expereience teaching atleast basic concepts get started. tried search internet things ALL. 've looked sites unit lesson plans self-defense. 'm running options didn't know . Any kind feedback anyone all be extremely helpful, thanks. Future PE teacher America, Mike Bonitatibus 2805=1170024234='re luck Mike! Go : http://www.classeducation.org. C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program available all teachers! find full unit program children's self-defense. full Teacher's Manual video available purchase age appropriate ages -15. also recommend new children's safety book, " Need be SAFE: 'm Worth !" be site all internet. Good Luck! 24.4247026494701 4 1439 m 1867=1144113184='s important educate students importance Physcial Education 's also important communities start becomming involved Physical Educators . good ways include parents rest community Physical Education class? 1878=1144115109=feel good idea students parents aware teaching PE classes any extra curricular activities may be involved . includes sending newsletters, brochures, flyers neighboring community. Also try hold Parent Teacher Organization meetings help inform parents about whats going school. 1908=1144121799=agree keeping parents updated child doing PE class. think newsletters community flyers great idea. also think host Family fitness nights. nights week open gym church basement families come participate physical activity. Allowing child see / family particiapting demonstrating important be active benefit child's activity level. 24.3531547252839 11 1316 m 1866=1144113054=think leisure activities be included Phys. Ed. curriculm. activites provide opportunity non athletic group students get involved feel contribute activty. Also activites skills be individuals life. 2012=1145756975=include archery, bowling, golf curriculum. , raise heart rate basketball soccer, health-related fitness cardio. amazing elementary kids push-ups after just completing archery unit. builds arm strength fun activity all students enjoy. 2379=1160077173=watched member staff teach unit included croquet, bowling, horseshoes, Bocci ball shuffle board popular students. integrated form fitness lesson, kids received aerobic exercise muscular strength flexibility, ., day. Students indicated doing activities weekends able get parents involved. prominent social/emotional components modest level activities. value all physical activity, saw unit integral curriculum advise any school/department leisure activities part . Joe Herzog, Fresno, CA 24.3441188263775 4 1933 m 2355=1159821574=coach, believe crucial job find way create team unity. team reach peak performance page gets along another. players constantly fighting another start forming cliques team, long, disappointing season. coach go creating chemistry players? plan team trips various locations team picnics. long team able provide funding activities, coach try find ways brings players closer . 2649=1161962530=easy cheap way create team unity trust activities. trust lean, people stand line, middle person crosses hand locks things pulling thier arms chest give comands "ready fall" catchers respond saying "ready catch" faller says "falling" responed "catching" faller hears know fall safely. shure athelets take serious get seriously injured. trust activities be done. also team work achieve goal. 24.333137903718 6 1076 m 2937=1172582352=about start fieldwork juggling cupstacking unit, wondering anyone any fun game ideas play be suitable grades -. Thank 1280=1138498094='m doing circus arts/juggling unit after school program. basically use scarves, cubes, juggling sticks, diablos, juggling boxes spinning plates. teach school grades -. 1st 2nd graders focus juggling scarves introduce balance feathers various body parts.. Grades - focus juggling scarves, trying juggling 3juggling cubes, plate spinning, introduction diablos juggling sticks, balancing feathers 4th & 5th graders experiment juggling boxes. anybody offer unit circus arts/juggling? , find successful successful grades -. 'm curious . Thanks reading post any suggestions please email rlarivee@londonderry.org. health & Wellness, Rob Larivee, PE Teacher South Londonderry Elementary School Londonderry, NH 2786=1169010586=teachning juggling PE 15 years. also juggling team travel performing basketball & baseball games, festivals events.Students audition team. Students learn basics class offer juggling club school - graders. also teach unicycles. juggling bulletin board outside classroom. Students juggle scarves(30 throws pattern) get name . level board all pattern scarves(Master Juggler Scarves) move balls. Juggler Balls-25 throws/ pattern. Master Balls 30 throws cascade,30 columns, 30 reverse cascade order. Masters test anyone lower level. successful. got idea Dave Finnigan. book juggling lesson plans. Another great resource Mike Vondruska!!! school artist residence about years. wonderful teacher entertainer. Hope helps. 24.3064911866219 4 250 m 771=1126096626=local businesses take ads program, take booth local fair, community celebration, public gathering selling breakfast dessert. open account local redemption center athletes' families all take bottles cans . t-shirts promoting team sell $ cost parents / community members. Try putting public supper, having boosters dessert sell low cost meal, . pasta, bake beans, . Use imagination cost/initial investment low, risk low, returns be outstanding. 1757=1143483801=biggest fundraisers community back home selling pizza kits. sold about $15 kit got keep $10 kit sold. kids real easy time selling raised lot money. variety different kinds pizza choose came kit. company delivered all kits time wanted. 424=1109134852=hey , hired assistant coach high school low income area. , players limited proper equipment use good playing field play . coaches worked tails trying find ways raise money spend little right things. im looking outside community help. booster club mentioned, arent people willing join help . anyone suggestions help tremendously. thank . 24.281605048455 12 556 m 721=1122929147=teach high school level golf definitely units teach. teach all major skills - putting, driving, approach shots, . teach inside mats plastic balls teach outside. show video clips tournaments events going season, allowing students analyze play highest level. Part unit build miniature golf course equipment closet. weatheror time permits, trip driving range mini-golf question. popular lifetime sport, really looking integrate subjects, look terms giving students another opportunity try , stick life. Parents generally supportive, find students enjoy . say 're considering , go ! 823=1128440982=high school career, vaguely introduced sport golf. college PE major, wish instruction . Golf sport people participate all lives enjoyable . Golf also sport familes enjoy . definatly consider including golf physical education unit. positive fun way teach lifetime activities. 2261=1158251844=taught golf seventh graders loved activity. long driving contests closest hole contests popular. Also played stroke play, best ball , great opportunity introduce basic math concepts school population struggled math test scores. math teachers appreciated , kids show score cards math teacher got extra point having signed. Despite Mark Twain's quote "Golf Long Walk, Spoiled", golf life long activity know walking (sans cart) best all activities general population. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 24.2810633042966 10 89 m 221=1079394448=time physical education already limited PE teachers seeing students week. Hawai`, PE teachers see students weeks. also teach subjects math, science topics language arts be difficult. , reinforce concepts learned subjects take effort. use numbers lot PE, also count different languages, use letters variation? Movement activities students form bodies different letter shapes talk about kind pathways letters. reinforce kids learn classroom. Crossing states, steps ( step counters) be equated distances state state. hand, wouldn't hurt classroom teachers provide movement opportunities class concepts kids learning. PE teachers schools, importance movement learning, movement be planned. 've heard about classroom teacher macaroni students art project discussion macaroni be part healthy diet. students take projects outside projects guides, asked children shape bodies form macaroni shapes included. Thanks question. 225=1079394619=looking lesson plans theme be entire quarter,semester,year? heard schools theme, Native Americans, teachers creative lessons integrated activities lessons. 24.2781404094703 3 2434 m 3782=1196367344=want piggy-back Paula said above. all understand alone. Making positive role model subject area greatly improve image. allowing fall trap "gym teacher" rolls ball speak. Be proactive, "physical education teacher", uses appropriate teaching practices, actually plans lessons, units, curriculum, assessments, ... member state AHPERD, AAHPERD, attend conferences ( also fun), give workshops, involved. know difficult right major listening negative comments. truly believe studying, all worth . 2992=1173412934=tired telling people Physical Education Health major hearing negative comments. think majoring Physical Education "easy." actuality demanding major. take pride accomplished far major planning future. anyone deals ( dealt ) problems approach/handle . want prove people Physical Education extremly essential best classes student take. 24.2617113979393 6 56 m 3484=1191458581=teaching 22 years. classroom gym, grades K-12, coaching academics. year, back elementary PE 10 years, gave "gym" new name PELL , Physical Education Learning Lab. really angers think PE teachers don't go college just "baby sitters" get plan conferences. 420=1109126114=physical education teacher introduce greetings mail sent home community. , kids ask be doing certain activities "gym class" - probably learned parent called gym school days. bothered all. be bothered program substance...kids learning, fit, disliked P.E. "GYM". keep working hard doing best reach students, parents, community, hopefully term Physical Education be describe program. heart be broken , PE called "GYM" time time ( Health Fitness, Neuro-kinesiology, Physical Activity/Movement Class, .?). 'll use energy productive. 1320=1139273162=Hi Annette!!! classes use "Gym Class" mentor teacher. also bugs . spent entire time middle school level correcting students PE, Gym. , community teaching consider PE be non-important class. fact, PE important tell ! HAHA wish change people think . guess program good , call anything want including Gym. railroad topic question , anyone think? George 24.1592754769221 811 886 m 1291=1138679565=Michael: retired having taught 1965-2001, middle school level, years HS. all jobs 've done, matches teaching PE. entirely self satisfying see changes able lives young people, physically socially/emotionally. people opportunity. PE special kids concerned bodies gives inroad education possess. be meaningful. chance be creative ways, keep active, stay fit, set example students, be leader campus, community help children lead longer, healthier, happier productive lives. Need say . mentored great teachers/leaders, retirement, 'm really retired 'm having blast keeping hand game. change 40 years, anything. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 1442=1141589242=PE teacher just may be best job all time. Having power instill habits knowledge may ensure longer, healthier lives future America opportunity people . introduce future America variety ways active, getting outdoors, eating healthy order ensure longevity bodies extremely important job poeople lifetime say . elementary PE teacher get see kids smile all day long pleasure knowing smiles partially result . teacher look forwardto seeing telling things teacher feel comfortable coming problems matter . get run jump all day long. get hear laughter, help reslolve problems, best all see children bettering health bodies! 2038=1146583439=name Marissa just decided pursure teaching career. original plan study engineering wasn't fulfilling teaching Learn--swim program La Feria, TX summer vacation. Water Safety Instructor taught swimming lessons past years enjoy watching students come back enjoying swimming just . took couple years college follow teaching path incorporates favored qualities. neverending cap amount learn student student learn . position Physical Educator helps teach importance physical activity also mold students healthy lifetime sharing perks healthy living. able observe numerous elementary physical education classes 't wait gym . 'd spend all day seeing smiles hearing stories. hope teaching elementary physical education be rewarding . 24.0789572735218 4 125 m 327=1106940651=Posted January 2005 Coaching & Sports Editorial written Steve Jefferies. think? responses posted . Add thoughts discussion. *********** RETHINKING SCHOOL SPORTS morning, National Public Radio reported efforts change focus varsity sports New York City. Turns city estimated 50% overweight school-age population, suggested varsity sports needs be inclusive, focused getting kids active. continue be astonished thinking about school sports remains firmly entrenched - stuck - perpetuating old values traditions, directed sports better serve young people public schools. school policy, any American school district, written athletics be organized primarily purpose winning trophies championships? practice, creating winning teams sole focus coaches. result, routinely lose valuable opportunities achieving benefits athletic participation offers students ALL ability levels. Compare situation physical educators coaches - ironically, people. Class sizes PE frequently large, filled students unskilled unmotivated. Students expected learn cramped facilities insufficient equipment. contrast, coaches enjoy small groups already motivated athletically talented students rarely lack equipment. puzzles people don't ask ' programs important mission school?' be group part regular curriculum includes all students, group extra curriculum schools caters small elite 's nots? Lest caste opposed public school athletics, hasten add believe athletics be truly valuable addition all schools. noted page, athletics offer students opportunities personal development unavailable regular curriculum. point overlooked benefits be experienced all students interested participating, just highly skilled. absurd schools routinely invite students participate athletics - promoting benefits part team - weeks exclude students stand gain participation? athletics good students, surely good all students? athletics good students need members teams, good members? Unfortunately, traditional athletic thinking simply way athletic participation possible all students , regardless ability, be interested involvement. lack funds fuels complaints excuses inaction. , just cop . 's simply true. 's lack creative thinking. today, need school sports leaders fundamental belief athletics good all students, way another all students participate. exclusions. cuts. excuses about lack facilities, equipment, coaches. premise school athletic programs accommodate all students willing turn meet training expectations. course won't be easy. course money help. 's recognize expect different result continue things way. Schools need change sports offer. Schools certainly need come creative ways involve large numbers students learning competitive opportunities. all students play competitive varsity teams, include all students quality learning experience? Limited facilities? come creative scheduling alternatives. Lack equipment? fundraisers. Sell value athletics parents. Wear t-shirts fancy uniforms. schools don't teams compete against? Regular inter-squad competition fine. Above all 's quit excuses find solutions. Creating positive athletic environment entire community students parents support impossible. saying be easy. change attitude 's certainly impossible. athletic program administrators unwilling risk change. perceive challenges insurmountable obstacles. believe parents community revolt focus isn't exclusively game results. true. parents simply want good experience children. want focus be students trophies. course win games, want see children having good time, good people, learning important life skills. happens, guess ? Teams successful. students learn excluded athletic programs? aren't good ? early teens 's late learn athletic skills? sort preparation life ? nonsense! true, bother putting any classes?. logic, abandon entire academic curriculum, save money, put all work! despairs about situation perpetuates year after year. Young people today, preparing tomorrow's coaches, aren't thinking any differently. ? products programs 've described. students excelled athletics enjoyed all benefits. don't know negatives. don't any empathy lesser skilled. don't know 's be excluded told aren't good . cases overweight physically inactive. love athletics respect coaches. fact want be just . unfortunately . month's section 've chosen refocus purpose interscholastic athletic programs. believe need think about students choose participate athletics. bring adult perspectives coaching. want students experience think get athletics. , focus want. research clearly shows participants want fun, learn skills, be friends. Winning lowly rated terms importance. need return educational perspective interscholastic sports, avoid confused see colleges professional leagues. 's clear. business community entertainment. mission prepare young people life. Athletic programs offer wonderful opportunity personal development. Unfortunately, today's public school athletic programs fulfill potential athletic administrators cast traditional thinking impedes progress. 422=1109132416=coached level elementary college, community recreation club sport, currently prepare future physical educators coaches. problem competitive athletics country ego inflation associated role sport resulting inability "see wood trees!" parents bemoaning playing time child gets U10 soccer games; athletes specializing sport; coaches thinking community owes favor; school board cutting teaching positions adding athletic trainer (!); college presidents referring element bottom line athletic success. Almost athletics inflated impression self-worth contribution, disadvantage participants. anyone bothered look "success-rate" statistics HS college athletics terms numbers students actually professional level. attempting produce winners, context failing miserably. kidding ? Athletics extra-curricular bonus education system. good things learned competitive sport, coaches parents learn anything new. relive athletic memories dreams vicariously children players, urging be experienced. Please, allow children experience sheer pleasure playing game, bonding friends peers, testing limits identifying resolving relationships. journey truly valuable destination, arduous practice schedule be journey, evolution games player experience counts. see trees front - squad, opposition, record, injuries - fail see big-picture woods . college level, see results competitive athletics - players produced years - self-centered narrow-minded, striving re-produce effects high school coach whilst ignoring truly deserve help. approve Dodgeball!! 334=1107184541=Responses Editorial Rethinking School Sports (mailed author) **************** just read article "Rethinking School Sports" p.e.links 4U. almost paragraph apparent coached known coach. 'm talking about little league, little dribblers, pop warner, soccer coach -10 yr. olds...'m talking about kind coach family depends check receives month put food table. coach DEPENDS winning program wants keep job. look coaches across nation lose jobs year... coaches get paid huge amounts money year. coaches speaking don't!!! coaches loses / job... FAMILY loses job. , perfect world, be great student involved activity. don't, , live perfect world. family depends win lose ballgames, think twice talk about obviously don't understand. ***** reading article about rethinking school sports sounds kids unable succeed athletics. all favor BREED! Thank . ***** just read article wandering tell years taught public schools? years coached public school system?  lines really got " trying prepare young people life."  exactly classroom playing field, prepare life.   cut , all get things.  Anybody come play abide rules program.  rules classroom students obey athletic field different. don't know age group researching, parents ( ) kid court field live .  alot great parents communities, look read little, laws passed just about state today felony assaulting coach school employee, believe goes show parents want just fun. read article just day head coach  Lindsay High School Texas fired going -.  comment school board  asked   fired, " lost rival team."   schools apart want trophies championships comes parents school board.  school board meeting .  Know credentials  be school board . Just all be able breathe.  give example after example parents coming school cause lost night lets fire coach.  type conduct getting way hand.  agree high school arent college professional leagues coached just about level know constant variables: .  students want discipline   . motivate all players .  going get play want.  . be people question judgement.  really create monster places. instance, coached place freshman teams jv teams varsity team.  gets play freshamn jv teams.  get older fails comments come:: " son played alll time freshman jv come isnt playing .  eveyone played early var. team 80 kids plays .  teach about life:  . job best person gonna get thats fact, just playing game best gonna play .  .  Rules-- business   consequences   .  keep score!!! winners losers, just life busniess world better learn .   . character, respect, discipline,  teamwork, hardwork,  communication, failure success all qualities better life taught field play. Probably dawned doors classroom years teach objectives standards dont get time life skills. bottom line athletics priviledge  .  Socialism bad concept describing, athletics all areas education.  article pointing wrong people, Coaches arent problem. reason kids come school graduate, come back tell difference lives.  interviewed any coaches all wrote article??? editorial, get statistics, really reasoning all.  again remember worst teaching ones college.   ***** name xxxxxxxxx principal middle school Texas.  , coached 14 years.  head track coach assistant football coach large high school.  tell anyone wanted participate welcome sport.  cut .  football teams, freshmen, sophomore, Junior Varsity, Varsity ( state governing body allows varsity school) track.  approximately 350 students come football 180 track.  any school sate  Texas, neccessarily numbers philosophy.  Students teams chose be teams.  chose come decided workouts , reason come .    , competitive athletics, winning important.  say article parents just want kids be happy.  WRONG.  want kids be happy WINNERS.  Just look number coaches get fired year simply didn't win.  school pushing firing community.  really need get back real world see really goes public schools athletics.    question didn't direct any band, choir, drill team, debate club, chess club any extra-curricular activity.  teach things athletics physical activity.  away playstation, MTV, inside entertainment students learn value physical activity early.  educate parents studies fast food fatness.  direct ire athletics quite disgusting. ***** Sir, article attached coaching site Texas www.theoldcoach.com resident Rockwall, Texas football coach. moved Texas Canada thinking . all respect given education, , absolutely article credible, realistic near world live . America getting fat, bet! fault middle school high school P.E. teacher system... partially, lets attack competitive athletics crutch ails growing waistlines. be wrong upgrading current P.E. system, expense competitive athletics be ridiculous. Competition country great, look socialist (equalizing) neighbours north. falling apart , vain attempts equalize . 'm sure disagree topics, just article amusing "ivory tower-ish"! great day... try get office awhile! ***** article agree . Texas public schools coach saw years coaching mirrors exactly describe regarding "elite ". point include play all athletes successful winning percentage approximately 50%. also state coached middle school level. Unfortunately, high school level, coaches jobs evaluated win/loss records. true "rethinking" school sports take place, upper management administration commitment take pressure coaches. opinion, truly successful program instills team work, self confidence willing give 100% . youth taught things athletic programs, winning losing matter. , things accomplished, winning follow. Thanks article, *****   read interest article about having  students involved extracurricular school athletics. Having coach public schools Texas years, agree fully great deal be learned about life payoff hard work best be learned field, court, track, course diamond. also agree students be included activities, better. say all honesty dont know coach Texas want be able brag about numbers involved athletic program. source pride coaches state. ideas offer sound reasonable surface. things society , just simple. huge problems dont address argument greater numbers. all, extracurricular athletics, going teach above mentioned desired lessons life, take lot hard work sacrifice. Finding numbers kids willing give free time endure hardships organized extracurricular sports require hard. expectations athletic program  watered meet approval dont want put hard work, guess ... PE class. see catch 22 ? Secondly, may be true all states, certainly Texas. coach doesnt win, lose job. Period. 'nt matter treats kids kind role model ( qualities certainly important). finest men state go all state time year, year,  poor values negative influences youth, didnt win football games. Winning be important ones livelihood hangs balance. right be way? 'nt  matter. long kids raised parents ( believe just CANT be kids nearby community talent   offspring) be way.  99. percent coaches  Texas put kids thats hearts thats got business.   far "cutting" kids, schools cut kids major sports sake numbers. may be cut reasons (poor attitude, inability abide team rules, .). be sports , money, logistics play role trimming team size ( cant 60 kids golf team course wont allow ). appreciate valid points concern youth country. God bless. ***** 21.7192999988201 4 2389 m 2920=1172266924=Visit USA Hockey website National Hockey Coaches Association 2918=1172189620=process making hockey website technology class. need help finding appropriate informative resources complete assignment. any know any resources help ?! 19.7244904974061 1239 263 m 3763=1194654341=[] 2235. K Bowling Unit Plan.pdf "Bowling Unit Plan" 19.1207545638419 12 1771 m 2845=1170278621=, Derek, thought posted about , goes again... teach large (,600 students) high school. completely selective program, students able choose activities participate . weeks, students may choose different activities ( -ed). offer type team sport along fitness activity (.e. cardio training/personal fitness ), lifetime activity (.e. mountain biking, snowboarding, inline skating, golf ), personal challenge activity (.e. ropes course, rock climbing, cooperative games .) type net sport badminton, table tennis tennis. doing scheduling way, set students successful experience -educational atmosphere. activities gender another, example, floor hockey classes may be 80% boys 20% boys, 20% girls chose be class hold . flip side, numbers reversed class self-defense 80% participants female. program really centered lifetime fitness activities , oppinion, programs be opporating day age. type classes, gender plays role all. really believe giving kids options activities key providing successful meaningful experience students want lead active lives. know selective program model new schools, infomation organize things, please visit website: www.brockportpe.org click link High School. 19.102021811689 115 513 m 664=1118617867=Anyone use scooters wooden gym floor? 1917=1144157366=school use scooters wooden floor. suggestions sure admin. ok . Depending all gym may want use scooters. gym basketball may want wear tear be increased scooters. suggest allowed. alot fun enjoyed . 18.6712444117031 115 249 m 423=1109133470=gym use teach physical education classes slick. floor tarten/chip board believe. wondering anyone knows any kind surfacing material be put top floor "sticky." course sticky child fell dime, wood floor sticky feel. Thanks any advice 452=1109316477=Years ago read technique - spray bottle set "fine spray" spraying slick dance floor reduce slickness. emphasized "fine spray" use . author swore technique. need try , considering soda movie theater floors 's worth try. Plus easy clean . Good Luck. 18.2552850320661 6 2498 m 3507=1191526818=game thought creat called builder bulldozers. just consists cone place gym floor. bulldozers knock cones , builder pick back . After period time just see knocked , switch roles. be played music appropriate kids. 3494=1191512853=play musical dribbling. Concept just musical chairs. Lay hula hoops gym floor. students individually dribble gym music stops go nearest hoop, hold ball stick foot inside hoop. Take away hoop segment music. Eventually students get crowded. Change dribbling segment music( cross dribble, right hand , left ) don't elimination. 18.2397010233223 547 873 m 1032=1131119197=foreign student Ireland studying America wondering think pupils/schools react introduction foreign sport instance Hurling(Irish sport similar hockey baseball) know americans played sports be able pick game quickly,providing course Hurling sticks provided (almost hockey stick).. think be good idea introduce different cultural sports PE class pupils aware different games cultural sports... Ireland taken American football really enjoy time share native sport , any ideas be greatly appreciated.. Thank Aoife Lynskey 1735=1143140208=think including sports different countries great idea. college student, personally love learn different sports world. think great learning opportunity students get experence different sports. students get sick doing basketball volleyball year. Sports countries be fun, different way learn play PE class. 18.2155999477666 6 62 m 1441=1141569582=agree horrible situation, happens, 's important best . weather decent outside... possibility? Also, teach program pre-schoolers called Stretch-n-Grow; experience working small area. classes usually conducted right pre-school, desks, toys, lot room. See teacher organize way move desks free space safety, students work personal space (meaning moving general space). company work , fitness routines music, activities hockey, baseball, catching, throwing, . just use simple equipment travel schools. example, "hockey sticks" cut pool noodles. , best luck . Hope helps. 73=1079049857=ordered teach kindergarten PE classroom year. Apparently, principal feels sorry kindergarten teachers get planning time?! ( get ) use gym time. . PE teachers large student population grades - ( 1000 students) principal making request Music Art. Any suggestions conducting quality PE program Kindergarten classroom desks tables? 18.1849880129039 6 155 m 3736=1193782050=great game kids love. DRAGON TAG: Give students (Dragons sporting tail) juggling scarf put back pocket waste band. . catch , fall floor be pile ashes (Dragons breathe fire, after all) teacher calls name get play again ( leave floor about 20 seconds). Remind students look piles ashes (don't trip). 's really fun part: people aren't dragons sneak steal dragon's tail . Add little rules : stealing tail dragon 's just putting . Dragons 't hold tail running. ., . Enjoy! 's fun watch, , kindergarten dragons tend run away 's tail thieves turn tag "thief". 3874=1203655465=Batman Tag! "bad guys" taggers, Joker, Penguin, Catwoman. run try tag students freeze . students run Batman Robin, "good guys." student tagged Joker, jump joker Batman Robin unfreeze . student tagged Penguin, waddle penguin Batman Robin unfreeze . student tagged Catwoman, get floor crawl cat unfrozed Batman Robin. game big hit little kids, just sure aware students students crawling ground jumping . 18.0030683675917 1239 2070 m 2548=1161727802=[] 56481. K Softball.pdf "Softball Unit Plan" 17.9651881918968 1239 3206 m 3427=1190829387=[] 2830. K wrestling.pdf "Wrestling Unit Plan" 17.2018833214101 6 61 m 1795=1143727494=students loved hoop tag. stay inside hula hoop "push" hoop floor toes. ( told preparing cross country skiing!) call color "" hoop touched another hoop, switched hoops exercise exercise moment (jumping jacks, gorilla push ups, push ups, mountain climbers,running place, ) way new person . Change color "" hoop "" person changed . having hula hooping call color return hoop. 72=1079049598=putting third grade P.E. lesson plan need fun activities use hula hoops ? interesting game suggestions involve class ? anyone help be great. 'll check back list, e-mail : trappor26@hotmail.com thanks, Trappor 17.1935058573272 12 1996 m 2441=1160716958=obsereved 6th grade class Patrick Henry Middle School Northridge, CA (San Fernando Valley) participating unit included zip line trust fall (harnessed course) about 30' . Also climbing wall cargo net lower elements. kids outstanding, participating didn't see any discipline problems class fo 61 kids!!!! period, went classroom sat floor wrote akin quick write. classy stuff. point , possible, optimal conditions get young kids involved, higher elements. also /after school fitness program crowded room tread mills, bikes, DDR machines absolutely packed. impressed. Joe Herzog, Fresno CA 17.176078088266 6 549 m 734=1124494778=Stretch bands surgical tubing work really . torn "t" shirts handles complete workout ' X ' space. also tie door handle wall ladder. strip duct tape floor mat gives station kids hopping, bounding skipping exercises. Kids partner fitness exercises almost any kind ball. Line drills, sitting standing ball medicine ball don't take room gets activity. Don Chu entire book exercises. Paula said, cup stacking terrific. Try Project Adventure books John Hichwa's "Right Fielders People, " 707=1121883169=Dear Anonymous, certainly sounds difficult situation. message, don't know country be teaching, Southern state warmer weather teach outside . Northern state, prepare cold. Anyhow, search lesson plans be done outside require little equipment. use chalk paint draw lines blacktop spray paint paint lines grass. spot markers foam placemats fill old milk jug cartons water sand use cones. 't be outside, search lesson plans be done classroom teachers room. Jean Blaydes Madigan's book, Thinking Feet, lesson plans be done classroom teacher's room don't require any equipment. finally, may ask PTA supportive parents help raise funds buy equipment. hope helps good luck new job. jalopydi 17.1029395310438 3 592 m 764=1125412534=Legislative Alert Community Anti-Drig Coalitions America:- Chance Save Funding State Grants Portion Safe Drug Free Schools Communities Program August 22, 2005 BACKGROUND FY 2006 budget request, President recommended eliminating State Grants portion Safe Drug Free Schools Communities (SDFSC) program. full House Senate Appropriations Committees approved respective versions Labor, Health Human Services Education (LHHSE) Appropriations Bills. House recommended $400 SDFSC program, Senate Appropriations Committee recommended $300 . Historically, House Senate compromise funding level midway higher lower levels house included particular program. rare, possible, advocacy, State Grants portion SDFSC program receive House level $400 . , field continue aggressively advocate ensure SDFSC program receives highest possible allocation. Conference Committee comprised members House Senate LHHSE Subcommittees Appropriations, Chairmen Ranking members full Appropriations Committees determine final funding level program. imperative, particularly members listed member Conference Committee, hear about importance funding State Grants portion SDFSC program House passed level $400 . CADCA’s CapWiz system previously issue, critical use again - need re-flood Hill letters. Fiscal year - State Grants portion Safe Drug Free Schools Communities program Fiscal Year 2005 - $437 President’s Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request - $0 Fiscal Year 2006 Full House Recommendation - $400 Fiscal Year 2006 Full Senate Appropriations Committee Recommendation - $300 Fiscal Year 2006 Field Request - $400 MEMBERS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Republicans: Arlen Specter (PA), Thad Cochran (MS), Larry Craig (ID), Mike DeWine (OH), Judd Gregg (NH), Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX), Richard Shelby (AL) Ted Stevens (AK), Ralph Regula (16th/OH), Ernest Istook (5th/OK), Roger Wicker (1st/MS), Anne Northup (3rd/KY), Randy Cunningham (50th/CA), Kay Granger (12th/TX), John Peterson (5th/PA), Don Sherwood (10th/PA), Dave Weldon (15th/FL) James Walsh (25th/NY) Democrats: Tom Harkin (IA), Robert Byrd (WV), Richard Durbin (IL), Daniel Inouye (HI), Herbert Kohl (WI), Mary Landrieu (LA), Patty Murray (WA), Harry Reid (NV), David Obey (7th/IA), Steny Hoyer (5th/MD), Nita Lowey (18th/NY), Rosa DeLauro (3rd/CT), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (2nd/IL), Patrick Kennedy (1st/RI) Lucille Roybal-Allard (34th/CA) CADCA’s CapWiz system, fax members congressional delegation ensure fund SDFSC program House passed level $400 . FAX DIFFERENCE! After faxed Members Congress, send alert network. TIMING Senate LHHSE bill needs be considered Senate floor bill goes Conference, need flooding Hill letters , competing limited funding issue bill. Fax members congressional delegation ASAP keep pressure entire month September. CADCA’s fax system allows automatically fax sample letter issue legislators CADCA's website. send faxes legislators, go http://capwiz.com/cadca/home/. personalize letter examples community, please email klieupo@cadca.org MS Word version sample letter. 17.0792525943894 6 2183 m 3282=1178505473=Hi Amy: common problem. unruly class, thing strict space movement. class enters gym, sit front group. Tell today going work simple words, word picture. say "" freeze. 99 percent time . give simple tasks room error, wiggle fingers, followed again word "" Add wiggle words, wiggle toes, nose, shoulders , following new word "". noisy, just add " quiet" responding, find open space sit space. easily, use hotspots define space. space, give new words followed "" flat, round, high . repeat words having find different way be round different body part touching floor. respond, add words movement oriented, spinning different parts body, remembering use "" after task get . time "show tell" selected students show way accomplishing task, reward system all students be recognized . Asking find way , gives sense ownership doing tend responsive. Eventually, be able simple locomoter skills all gym. important thing remember, restricting space vital gain control class, giving tasks problem solving manner, engages thought process help control behavior. View web site, www.pehealthsite.com info book read page time activity. hope specific lesson plans soon be assistance. Good luck try approach discipline positive viewpoint. Sara good idea gets students think about doing give comments indicate know problem needs be changed behavior come back lesson. Clear rules, consistently enforced, clear consequences be motto. Hope helps, Amato 17.064223534222 1239 587 m 3850=1202419826=helped Pre-School/Kindergarden soccer lesson plan... kids loved . Kinder Kickers Lesson: Kicking Passing Materials Needed: Boundary mats, pinnies, cones, poly spots, milk jugs (pins), music, soccer balls Warm-: Tunnel Tag (10 min) • Students be scatter formation gym floor - students wearing colored pinnies. pinnie students be taggers round. • "Go" command students run taggers try tag . • get tagged, freeze stand straddle position. way get unfrozen another student crawls tunnel. • tagger tag ground helping unfreeze. • Switch taggers after 30-45 seconds gets turn. Lesson : Kicking Passing (15 min) inside foot instep kick common types passes distance be score goals. Critical Elements inside foot pass: . Place non kicking foot ball . Draw kicking foot back, toe turning outward . Eyes looking target . Contact inside foot . follow direction target straightening knee Critical Elements instep pass: . Place non kicking foot ball . Draw kicking foot back, toe pointing . Eyes looking target . Contact top foot (shoelaces) 10. follow direction target straightening knee Practice time: Set playing area goal pair class. goal be cones against wall. partner gets turn pass ball goal inside foot pass instep pass. goal times take giant step back. • Partners grab soccer ball go goal area along wall • partner practices passes goal • non kicking partner retrieve soccer ball • sure take step back kick goal times Game: Bowling Pin Soccer (15 min) • Form equal teams, team opposite lines gym. • Place row poly spots white volleyball lines closest half court. Place pins (milk jugs) half court line. • player ball "Go" command students dribble kick ball poly spot line try knock pins . • Students trap ball kicking. • team knocks pins wins. 16.9905554369989 811 689 m 3896=1204645266=any websites books anyone recommnend be helpful trying come rock climbing unit plan? All advise appreciated. 16.8144310874755 1239 1876 m 2300=1158877495=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (255 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 4650. K Conditioning.pdf "Conditioning Unit" 16.7136578860516 1239 1246 m 1664=1141953628=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (176 pages ready--print PDF format)Volleyball UnitVolleyball.pdf (4117. k) (Message edited admin March 10, 2006) 16.6687527461973 236 677 m 3890=1204397364=heard community college teachers dont doctorate degrees. teach community college doctorate masters degree? 3901=1204777013=community colleges California need master's degree. state colleges need Master's degree teach activity classes need doctorate teach kinesiology courses. 16.6071671252207 4 790 m 3997=1206500084=planning practice, think crucial sit really put thought plan. know coaches just wing practices, definitely tell unorganized. think best lay- fully detailed practice plan paper, just think ideas practice goes ? 4074=1206625529=definetly need lay practice play starting practice. worst thing plan practice youve offically ended practice realize need go back work . players hate guts go back field think done. laying practice plan be sure thing paper want work . 16.4989128179747 811 1047 m 1286=1138592251=PE Central lesson winter olympics HS level. -12 lesson plans look interdisplinary lessons. 1685=1142435732=taught swimming unit high school. all students dress PE written assignment. PE related. mind? want longer paper, involved topic? 16.4010053374361 2 1348 m 2044=1146743634=observed teacher, held Yoga class past week. yoga legitimate unit 7th 8th grade students? 1747=1143239319=any classes teaching wheelchair sports any form students? 'm big fan Murderball (Wheelchair Rugby) Wheelchair basketball wish opportunity learn high school don't meet qualifications actually play. watched time got college shock liked . 16.3655444730523 10 2085 m 2579=1161818000=anyone teach school all teachers grade level plan students Art,Music, PE? teachers school "block" set time specials everyday. gives classroom teachers common plan time better student achievement. 2642=1161891772=teaching years ago, elementary school "block" scheduling accomodate grade level meeting/common planning time specials. problems resulted decreased PE time students... day times week teachers picked classes late principal meetings ran time. 16.3626462210576 2 78 m 787=1127098438=faced issue including child wheel chair unable use limbs. unit taught bad-mitten. include individual feel part class? 926=1130274294=enjoy sport archery believe good lifetime sport. realize requires good vision be good . anyone any suggestions incorporate students visual disabilities archery unit Physical Education class? 16.3620644390733 115 159 m 3676=1193699748=wanted incorporate lacrosse territory unit limited space equipment (goals, indoor lacrosse balls) activities be done divide class? 3696=1193712221=sophomore physical education major Slippery Rock University, know experiences high school about Lacrosse units limited space. Lacrosse units winter wasn't possible play outside gym split different sections different activities going . played smaller court smaller teams. also played soft rubber ball Lacrosse sticks plastic ends. personally really enjoyed activity. limited space different equipment usually use got great sense game really exciting unit. 16.3428339738638 11 2158 m 2672=1163456490=Hi 'm junior physical education major Towson Univeristy. given assignment writing unit plan "Self-Defense" grades - ( realize forum MS/HS havent anything any level). Obviously assignment, , right sitting library includes books self defense be incorporated classroom/gymnasium. alot teachers wondering any expereience teaching atleast basic concepts get started. tried search internet things ALL. 've looked sites unit lesson plans self-defense. 'm running options didn't know . Any kind feedback anyone all be extremely helpful, thanks. Future PE teacher America, Mike Bonitatibus 16.333369256807 547 2394 m 2928=1172367651=experience soccer small unit physical education. 's opinion soccer best sports play phys ed involves lot running lot enjoyable running track. don't know soccer smaller unit say volleyball. high school - week volleyball unit soccer about weeks . anyone any opinions be great. 2953=1172718459=personally think soccer smaller unit teachers know play soccer. Soccer upcoming sport America sports popular aren't hard teach teachers familiar playing verse soccer. Soccer get hard teachers knowing just play. don't know any good drills involve all students. Normally, 's easier people pick ball use hands soccer use feet 's unnatural people. teacher 't properly kick ball probably don't feel comfortable teaching students. 's just guess soccer shyed away p.e. class. 16.3289170199391 479 1781 m 2187=1153087435=students want start paintball club paintball unit. sure good idea class be fun club sport IM. any advice paintball schools? 2512=1161704607=think paintball fun unique sport promotes violence. against having paintball unit parents object. Shooting students good idea also welts paintballs leave be quite large. feel way b e able get paintball activity going school IM. 16.3235467164369 4 2011 m 2459=1161278458=think opportunities sex. remember HS days girls cheerleading . good girls basketball team awhile new boys coach drop court varsity jv. think stigma tomboy almost girls inclined play sports. Opportunity word. 2554=1161738839=think need know Title IX ...check site info http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/ge/aboutRE.html Intercollegiate Athletics Title IX governs equity treatment opportunity athletics giving schools flexibility choose sports based student body interest, geographic influence, budget restraints, gender ratio. words, matter women able participate wrestling exactly amount money spent women's men's basketball player. , focus necessity women equal opportunities men , individual basis. regard intercollegiate athletics, primary areas determine institution compliance: . athletic financial assistance . accommodation athletic interests & abilities . program areas Appraisal compliance program-wide basis, sport--sport basis. resources written specific intercollegiate sports, general components Title IX apply interscholastic sport . . Financial Aid , financial assistance be awarded based number male female athletes. test financial proportionality. total amounts athletics aid be substantially proportionate ratio male female athletes. II. Accommodation Interests & Abilities Second, selection sports level competition effectively accommodate students' interests abilities. factors looked consecutively. . intercollegiate level participation opportunities male female students provided numbers substantially proportionate respective enrollments. . members sex underrepresented intercollegiate athletes, institution show history continuing practice program expansion demonstrably responsive developing interests abilities sex. . members sex underrepresented intercollegiate athletes institution show continuing practice program expansion, be demonstrated interests abilities members sex fully effectively accommodated present program. III. Areas Third, all benefits, opportunities, treatments afforded sports participants be equivalent, necessarily identical. Title IX specifically looks following program components: . Equipment & Supplies: quality, suitability, quantity, availability, maintenance, & replacement. . Scheduling Games & Practice Time: number competitive events sport, number length practice opportunities, time day competitive events practice opportunities scheduled, opportunities engage available pre-season post-season competition, season sport scheduled, & length season. . Travel & Diem Allowances: modes transportation, housing furnished travel, length stay after competitive events, diem allowances, & dining arrangements. . Opportunity Receive Academic Tutoring: availability tutoring, tutor qualifications experience, rates pay, & employment conditions. . Opportunity Receive Coaching, Assignment, & Compensation: availability, assignment, & compensation full-time coaches, assistants, graduate assistants, restricted earnings coaches. . Locker Rooms, Practice, & Competitive Facilities: quality, availability, exclusivity use, maintenance preparation facilities. . Medical & Training Facilities Services: quality availability medical personnel; athletic trainers; weight conditioning facilities; training facilities; & health, accident, injury insurance coverage. . Housing & Dining Facilities Services: housing dining benefits available regular year, provision pre-game post-game meals, & housing dining services provided classes session. . Publicity: availability quality sports information personnel, access publicity resources, & quantity quality publications promotional devices. 10. Support Services: administrative support, clerical secretarial support, office space, equipment supplies, & availability support staff. 11. Recruitment Student-Athletes: opportunities coaches personnel recruit, financial resources equivalently adequate, & treatment prospective student-athletes 16.3080018720844 6 444 m 3815=1200379008=just wondering anyone thought about idea headstands K- grade gymnastics unit. good idea modify different activity? (neck support)??? 3840=1201200584=teach - graders. gymnastics unit stress importance safety spotting just sure emphasize evenly distributing weight all heads. teaching years (fingers crossed) any type injury. Just stress technique proper form. 16.2957582029127 11 606 m 3877=1204032119=Try incorporating team building activities. unit students different tasks complete . help students cooperation. 3860=1202770660=trained physical education teachers, learn differences teaching young children students high school age. difference attitudes capabilities dramatic, about age group . Middle school students making transition childhood adulthood. kids sensitive changing body ability adapt classes including physical activity. kind activities phys ed instructor offer better comfort students curriculum? kind activities students better cooperate participate unit? 16.2859341173052 811 1831 m 3288=1179017834=Hi Rita. old "steal". LOL. work college placing student teachers love hear idea. also taught elementary school physical education children's book movement posted website - www.pehealthsite.com. be adding lesson plans book, familiar lesson plans be happy give feedback. want post lesson , send gamato@spfldcol.edu. Honestly, won't steal . GJA 2248=1157819363=lesson plan came love share all PE teachers get feel . selfish good copyright sell school districts. get PE professionals view stealing ? course may be interested feel good about?!! think? 16.2828022146184 6 126 m 409=1108722853=Seldens Landing Elementary all students lesson unit Heart Healthy concepts. All lessons teach heart concepts physical activity stations, circuits games. 446=1109267277=great resource heart month American Heart Association's Heart Power lesson plans. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?ident ifier=3003324 month all lessons related heart. use HRM's, Heart Adventure Course, . enjoy month. 16.2810956726013 11 1425 m 1834=1144096141=know high schools units class be split boys girls. group goes different activity. think right split class half stay all learn skill activity? 2203=1155013587=activities consider separating genders,( against law California), Gymnastics/Wrestling.... teach units genders. , done dance any acitivty teacher selling / students IMO. sounds teacher/teachers having tough time finding ways student be successful looking easy answer. 16.2740457579718 12 2159 m 2673=1163456809=just read post people left about self-defense. Thats things 've read involving PE self-sdefense. school related self defense. 'm junior physical education major Towson Univeristy. given assignment writing unit plan "Self-Defense" grades - ( know forum HS haven't anything). Obviously assignment, , right sitting library includes books self defense be incorporated classroom/gymnasium. alot teachers wondering any experience teaching atleast basic concepts get started. tried search internet things ALL. 've looked sites unit lesson plans self-defense. 'm running options ( time) didn't know . Any kind feedback places llokf information anyone be extremely helpful, thanks. Future PE teacher America, Mike Bonitatibus 16.2607538686103 2 602 m 780=1126883289=Depending lesson plan day, night clean piece equipment set aside student. Sharing be difficult allergies be dangerous think students individual understand. 773=1126226470=student severe peanut allergy. problem instructed wash piece equipment may come contact ..quite daunting task kindergarten class encourage sharing students touch 50 pieces equipment class period. anyone suggestions accomodate student spending entire planning period cleaning equipment. 16.2602174682912 9 825 m 1418=1141164173=Definately Accelerometer. Pedometers measure plane be inaccurate, cyclometers usesless bikes program. accelerometers may be expensive , money worth . 1744=1143150041=think any measuring devices be effectively PE class. depends amount funding available . ideal situation, accelerometers be way go accuracy. limit funds, think pedometer be useful having students use certain activities keep track number steps. far cyclometers go, teaching type biking unit, be great investment. 16.2580365833046 12 102 m 272=1079458398=Jinx.. think problem questions broad, easy answer. quite sure Wyoming standards , looking method assessing students effort meet standards, trying figure integrate health PE program standards Wyoming. think be looking way assessing students. direct "Complete Physical Education Plans Grades -12." fifteen activities beginners unit lessons get students standard performance conceptual development meets national standards. beginners unit concludes beginners performance based rubric realistic students use. based ,,,,. also written quiz goes unit. book accompanied CD ROM, edit almost lesson, rubric, chart quiz . allow adapt book needs knowing basics already . Hope helps. , ask again try best. , get idea talking about going www.humankinetics.com. sample pages sample skills rubric line. purchase book . 16.2553956868423 6 1149 m 1351=1139777418=having trouble pleasing principal. plan book checked month. All sudden focusing objectives. objectives class says all be measurable. know child met goals class? example: know... ask questions class closure.. know child understands. brings written tests, dont want use activity time test time. says objectives be measurable child class. objectives class plan book know child achieving goals? ? 1429=1141324359=also sounds principal ignorant difference learning spelling words able dribble basketball length court. brain learn spelling words 20 minutes , take years develop dribbling skills. may want sit explain brain function academic work motor performance night day. Daily assessments almost impossible. present unit assessment showing improvement. Test kids day want test . Test again day unit see improved. 's realistic practical. 16.2472682870834 547 859 m 1696=1142631160=don’t know about martial arts taught , school NY, learned self defense physical education classes. taught kick boxing unit. professional come talk class teach martial arts self defense moves. 1014=1131051853=Hey all, student teacher Ireland Ireland martial arts self defense part school curriculum. question part curriculum United States shouldn't be? firmly believe love hear 's views matter. Looking forward hearing all, Maria Moriarty 16.2453702213289 6 1847 m 2281=1158683973=think children be taught about obesity kindergarten. brains nactive point, implant good haelthy behaviors, emphasis lives. 2271=1158275484='s soon start talking about good health. Overweight/obesity/diabetes all part be discussed. social engineering early . notice kids overweight visual, talk about kids illnesses see; heart kidney gastrointestional problems. Kids pick kids overweight kids stand . Talk about role gentics, family lifestyles play opportunity get activity. school set positive's stresses, Respect, Dignity, Honesty, ., good starting point. 't be respectful pick overweight, any reason. All children different all children good points bad points. kids list good about areas think improve. kids pick insecure come tough home situations. sought kids asked watch kids CP 's Syndrome virtually kids picking rare instances happended, stopped thoroughly discussed situation. tried penalize come common understanding. longer wait tougher change personal behaviors. Joe Herzog, Fresno Ca 16.2422188992437 15 653 m 825=1128453247=Virtual reality expected huge impact Physical Education. wondering any physical educators opportunity use virtual reality instruction. , feel students benefit type technology? 1148=1132786288=tremendous new virtual reality opportunities VCycling (Virtual Cycling). students Grundy Center PE4life Academy love , adults PE fitness room doubles community fitness room. VCyling allows person monitor intensity heart rate capturing imagination interest students interactive video, eliminating boredom increasing interest motivation. Options include different course rides ability race against saved previous rides student rides. projection screen allows all be seen movie picture fashion. know VCycling helping stay riding shape long, cold fall winter months Iowa. personally looked forward exercising . know speak students saying tremendously innovative, exciting futuristic training exercise opportunity Grundy Center due Virtual Reality Cycling. encouage all check vcycling.com web site. cutting edge technology integration PE best! 16.2400477492433 4 1380 m 2848=1170299539=feel cutting players start 9th grade. Varsity sports start athletes time point impact athletes future. /8th grade level community be pushing children play sports learn work people. 2866=1170359915=think cutting players start 9th grade/high school level . give time take new activity point playing team be honing skills possess? join community league doing sport just be part high school team. , sport high school about winning coach feel help team win cut sit bench season. 16.2390346217752 12 98 m 263=1079457103=students Physical Education give back community. September 11, 2001, athletes known self involvement giving, refusal NY Jets play after events 11th, message, real heroes nation athletes, social perspective returned. vain, may physical educators promote giving, signs respect community awareness increased WTC tragedy staying curriculum? 264=1079457140=college athletes required service part team responsibilites, agree high school athletes be asked view community position competition. , theink high school coaches take addition responsibility. be given Booster Clubs! teacher Mom know handle concession stands. WHt think? Anna Marie Frank DePaul University, Chicago 16.2370694653873 9 906 m 1062=1131508232=communication activities gym class, outdoor education unit. lot involves speaking listening, closing eyes moving - focusing listening skills. may student deaf class... incoorporate ? ? ? 1105=1131642248=specific trust activity outdoor/adventure games class comes mind . blind trust walk. class line, hands shoulders person front , closes eyes person line. person line , talk. All 't see. , 'm saying , student deaf be perfect leader activity. great opportunity lead. 16.2360334665462 12 1419 m 1841=1144101590=Val: operate concept children any given class, be 4th grade 7th grade be relatively close development, structure class based standards level, 'll be fairly solid ground. process evaluating child observational evaluation attitudes skills written dialog allowing student express ideas opinions activity. process find child ahead norm, talk counselor parent define reason input ( based expertise) devise individual plan offshoot general class plan. may be simple giving child leadership role class giving child opportunities observe class functions particular activity. sports analogy be "6th man" analogy. players better coming bench after having chance view ebb flow game. child specific deficiencies need disection inorder find best solution child, be Brain Gym activities, opportunities write log self evaluation . be necessary bring adaptive specialist. Joe Herzog 16.2349648906481 6 666 m 1131=1132186042=wanted ask tested paper assessment be measured planned cognitive physical assessment? playing game volleyball having opportunity coach. student be able demonstrate understood rules strategy maximizing active learning time. Paper tests easier quality assessment believe teachers choose benefit considering benefit active learning students. about student demonstrate rules kickball following game difficulty articulating test format. be penalized? 16.1983177372636 6 554 m 718=1122785260=Golf provides variety opportunities areas. able set 18 hole course large field played wiffle balls. After school kids hit corner corner baseball backstop regular balls irons. played stroke, match play best ball kids kept running record competitions, simple math involved. provided catalogs figure cost getting started. also call local course ( San Joaquin Valley) find green fees, number par 's, 's 's basic info, local geography . went science swing, taught short unit Newton's Laws Motion, learned about spin, loft club, air density . Kids really enjoyed unit. taken course, all local courses taken golf teams, afternoon allowable field trips went skiing fly fishing. Joe Herzog 719=1122833164=Josh, Phys. Ed. teacher? 've certainly approached golf dynamic way. students any golf background? size class ? year labor intensive? California's golfing state! 'd think lot teachers trying introduce kind golf unit. say? question: try get "technical" all regarding grip, swing, .? 16.1964578885697 12 1062 m 1269=1138227760='ve just begun secondary student teaching. Monday /30, 'm going teach Darts classes Weight Room. anyone any suggestions ? importantly, weight room. Please know asap start writing lesson plans. Thanks, Jaime 1937=1144168804=about years experience lifting weights. think good rule thumb follow younger students , similar exercises chosen be. example, advanced lifter probably squats barbell. easily be modified doing squats lightweight dumbbells. easier safer students. important thing remember safety. Lifting be dangerous proper spotting lifting techniques be stressed unit. 16.1925809332243 4 1506 m 3393=1189531444=also agree, track field gives athlete oportunity stand , show work outside practice. clear coach see athletes work hard ones just attending practice. track field coach proud see athlete working improve. 1955=1144171026=Coaching track & field quite simple opinion. - weeks practice be able determine athletes serious takes athletes just participating recreation. necessary coach treat athletes differently. athletes win serious about doing be pushed pushed limit opinion. kind athlete . , athletes just be fun plans continue athletic careers completely fine. coach need be bit sensitive athletes order keep athlete participating. 16.1844956418329 12 1418 m 1825=1144090531=schools PE option, option students pass , dont idea . wondering ways teachers get across students concept PE important class, really take advantage oppurtunity? 1843=1144102606=Val: "optional" situation times crucial element curriculum . Kids lot skill socially developed put standards "sports based" model PE. lot kids skilled get put non- competitive activities. curriculum based individual dual activities, aerobics, power walking, jogging, skating, jump rope, strength training, form outdoor education, . interest "non-interested." program method informing kids about value activity good health preventing illness, overweight, . Also, showing basic research about active helps academic studies given. advantage physical education wide variety activities available all promote fitness good health, relatively easy find new exciting things real interest kids. dropped all team sports ( Ultimate Frisbee) added joined units Fencing, Fly Fishing, Proj. Adven. Games, Movement Agility Plyometrics, golf, skiing, dance . Kids got fit really enjoyed things didn't need ball type things work. part fit curriculum needs interests kids think 'll find greater levels participation. Secondly, parents know offering student directed activities. parents came "old PE" 'nt supportive. know times changed quality education offering children vastly improved real meaning purpose lives. Joe Herzog 16.1779121044539 7 668 m 846=1128956397=CDC Foundation CDC's Division Adolescent School Health pleased announce exciting grant opportunity elementary schools selected states improve health school children increasing physical activity nutrition programs children. possible $300,000 grant Cargill partnership American School Health Association, CDC offering mini-grants support physical activity nutrition-related activities part action plans developed Centers Disease Control Prevention's (CDC) School Health Index: Self-Assessment Planning Guide (SHI) http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/SHI . majority mini-grants range $,000 $,000, award exceed $10,000. Deadline schools submit letter intent e-mail mbenjami@ashaweb.org November 14, 2005. Full application due January 17, 2006. information application information available American School Health Association http://www.ashaweb.org/mini_grants.html 16.1701469846151 4 1904 m 2369=1159923115=Depending far schedule, be great opportunity . build resume along giving experience. may also get foot door case any job offers open . work athletes rest staff, administration may look . , run thin, grades slip break body. really all depends handle sacrafices willing . , go ! 2423=1160680120=also offered coaching job back old high, decided take far away travel everyday, able fully commit position. know want future get school, got assistant job neighboring high school gain coaching experience all weight shoulders. feel good decision holding full time head coaching position realize opportunities follow coaching ambitions time right. 16.1576960440495 3 145 m 341=1107270969=bill calling daily physical education grades K- introduced Nebraska. goes Education Committee March hearing. Physical education advocates Nebraska want best opportunity. know states already soon similar legislation considered. Any advice ? 342=1107274484=Marybell, Watch pitfalls interchanging words "physical education" "physical activity". heat gets turned schools mandate time physical education, legislators turn think good fix change wording physical activity. write issue –(pros cons) looking question, advise educate Education Committee difference advantage disadvantage . Give strong presentation education activity important. pass law mandates recommended time physical education stand time PA school day. recommendations PA specifically school day - 150 minutes 225 minutes PE contribute recommended 60 minutes recommended time PA day. mention PA behavior PE curriculum skills knowledge. hard hold schools accountable behaviors ( character ed teaches skills knowledge behaviors – hold schools accountable behavior due tremendous amount influences part child’s life. hold schools accountable skills knowledge. key elements gathered Charlene folks CDC. Charlene NASPE * put national recommendation 60 minutes PA children adolescents * case physical education necessary foundation lifetime physical activity (knowledge, skills, confidence) * put national recommendations PE (150 min/225 min) -- amount Physical Education needed develop knowledge/skills/confidence (meet national/state standards regard) contributes 60+ minutes/day PA needed all youth. * go identify needed opportunities get 60+ min (recess ES, after school PA clubs/intramurals, school sports, community sports/clubs/classes, PA home/family, .) - emphasizing kids take part activities feel competent enjoy PA virtue having necessary knowledge/skills/confidence. Sarah CDC - CDC Guidelines Schools & Communities Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Young People - MAJOR STRATEGY: " school day, opportunities physical activity exist physical education classes, recess, immediately after school." "School personnel encourage students be physically active times. use time school day unstructured physical activity complement substitute physical activity instruction children receive physical education classes." hope helps... need .... 16.1524547377624 9 87 m 1098=1131608695=strongly agree fitness activities be forced students, people, including stubborn told , includes working . goal future Physical Education teacher day productive fun student. allowing students choose activities want unit, helps stay active doing activities comfortable . 931=1130341675=Hello, 've created online tool allow teens identify current physical activity level provide tailored messages help motivate improvements Stages Change theory. interactive tool, called Personal Fitness Planner, be updated year . be great feedback missing tool appropriate teens encourage increase activity level. link free tool takes minutes complete: http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/pfp/pfp _main.htm Any suggestions encouraged be posted emailed . Thanks! 16.149311337653 6 65 m 88=1079371525=50 min. classes just way long yr olds! 1st graders also struggle 40 min. P.E. time. attention span ( things love) just long, - mention just physically able maintain activity SAFELY extended period time. issue . sense program - about giving classroom teachers larger blocks planning time. 1072=1131517132=Having 50 minutes set aside PE awesome! school 20. janmille's response post. Having 35 minutes activity remaining 15 aerobic session. 1st graders stay task 50 minutes. put past . think having variety activities certain topic example parachute. kids stay task 50 minutes. definetely takes planning good management strategies keep kids focused task. all be grateful time , PE. Pretty soon may time all arts physical education. 16.1492812633269 574 583 m 753=1125070909=name Barbara Marshall current chair Council School Leadership Physical Education (CSLPE). represent local, state, district K-12 physical education coordinators leaders United States. welcome great new tool communication. forum opportunity share ideas, best practices respond questions related areas responsibilities. great way start new school year! Stay tuned build team . accomplishes - discussions ! 876=1129635776=Calling all AAHPERD School District State Physical Education Leaders! nominations National Awards! Help recognize deserving leaders profession nation submitting nominations state today! Council School Leadership Physical Education (CSLPE) accepting nominations K-12 physical education leaders contributions profession deserve national recognition. deadline nominations October 15. , extending deadline give people time get nominations . Go website www.naspeinfo.org <http://www.naspeinfo.org>, point Awards Recognitions, scroll NASPE Awards, select following get application form. · CSLPE Channing Mann Outstanding Physical Education Administrator Award highest recognition bestowed CSLPE honors individuals dedicated excellence administrators supervisors, contributions profession, service mission CSLPE. individuals exemplify highest standards accomplishment innovation, strong vigorous leadership significant scholarship field. · Distinguished Leadership Physical Education Award presented individuals successful leadership dedication profession physical education. Candidates demonstrated creative/innovative programs service school, community, state, nation physical education. 16.145706214473 11 92 m 456=1109356181=blocked schedule school awhile p.e. traditional schedule 43 minutes. hour half, attention span middle schooler's, basically teach different lessons. didn't stay basketball entire period. nice going incorporate fitness plan half class skill half. Also, kids semester 43 minutes day weeks block just think kids need daily p.e. 1848=1144106444=block scheduling high school, experienced pe schedule. problem students class half year. second problem hard sit 80+ minutes. time high school school began use block pe health. Half period students go health stayed pe, switch. felt effective way dealing issue block scheduling. STRONG believer pe year round be against block scheduling pe limits students opporunity physical activity. 16.1346455646738 4 417 m 1071=1131516815=took class "psychology coaching" book chapter coaching character. interest athlete's behavior (social/ psychological) helping shape respectable people. think kids days don't people coach character. 's opportunity help athlete develop mature, responsible, respectable, respectful member society. good coach steps challenge athlete needs . 582=1112474155=good coach leads example , employs exemplary sportsmanship doesn't turn head problems arise. mentor . / involved academic athletic pursuit player. coach needs realize be great sacrifice time away family ability put perspective. good coach mastery skills , technique , organization , psychology delegates authority expertise / assistants. / be model citizen follow all rules stipulated school board community. 16.1342987036935 3 42 m 1329=1139336569=think role model important part educators. currently student Eastern Michigan University. Kids need look . developing maturing everyday goes . teachers job be positive role model student. Especially younger students. get school teaching plan getting involved students. want see peer top teacher. friends students interact friendship level think students respond . think? 3707=1193725639=important physical educators look act part values health physical fitness. put postion role models time students PE class may be opportunity health/fitness put priority. teacher doesn't live priority, students may think important. professionals field knowledge resources healthy lifestyle excuse? love doing going teach be great role model. don't modeling teach, won't be effective teacher field. 16.1309322928015 4 3256 m 3479=1191433474=thing about Title ? fair ? think good bad. know high school play softball school didn't offer girls softball team. graduated 2003 just getting spring. feel girls rights boys opportunities play desire . think disadvantage boy's programs get cut girls program added doesn't need be added meet quotas. think? 3490=1191508294=think title good bad. experience title high school. sports ran hand hand eachother... example baseball/softball, girls tennis/boys tennis, . Football allowed girls play boys. college, title impacted sport dramatically. play softball past years field gone poorest best state. opportunities given . know field compare baseball closer . Unfortunately, title negative impact alot friends. guy friends swimmers transfer sport cut. wrestling. Everybody going different feelings title . personally think title postive negative impacts people. 16.1220074058304 4 847 m 1163=1133546891='s taken 25 years coaching, athletic administration experience, parent athlete adopt following philosophy people disagree . " Kids Play." All kids opportunity play committed team, put forth genuine effort practice demonstrate positive sportsmanship. 've seen middle school level athletes work hard practice, stand sidelines cheer team games, coach play . athletes go high school program starting players JV level. Physical emotional development radical age. Sports be meet needs kids , winning. kids taught kid be playing games 9th grade level, reach JV level skill attitude be critical component starting playing games, believe kids accept . place far emphasis winning young, developmental stages children's lives. reach 10th grade ( 9th cases) lifting weights building bodies best ,hopefully built strong base participation lower levels. Putting kid minutes game game coaches plan strategically realize players strengths weaknesses--regardless skill level. middle school player baby fat lacks coordination may shoot promising athlete high school. all deserve opportunity learn participation middle school level. course, child indicates want play-- afraid. happens parent insists child playing child may want , won't speak afraid disappoint parent. 16.1197552153981 9 2741 m 3387=1188941994=Hi, Washington State defined minimum outcomes students expected achieve particular grade levels, , accountability stressed simply emphasis assessing measuring reading, math, science. Washington State P.E. also considered core subject, district support P.E. instructors engage professional development. steps P.E. teachers take enhance credibility; , alleviate shared responsibility administrative political leaders building credibility P.E. hiring, providing continuing education opportunities, adequately funding P.E., seeing facilities match needs created mandates, stating ( suggesting) time students be P.E. class, ensuring P.E. specialists ( general education teachers) be instructing students required P.E. time. Excellent organizations changes adjust all various parts organization support change. Relating P.E. specifically, education general, changes introduced , " Child Left " comprehensive changes be all areas support change. great provide teacher training, necessary supports place sure subject left ? equal thought put planning State, district, teacher left due short falls funding strategic planning. taught long see changes ordered providing immediate needs accomplishing change; providing initial funding adequately funding mandated change maintain initial vigor. 16.1099935935905 6 69 m 599=1113930316=Hi Taylor! work lots different inclusion aids, great. think best way deal problem record paper EXACTLY want class, discuss , give chance ask questions respond just told , document all . Hopefully situation improve after meeting; ammunition get somthing done administratively. just think people (aids) really understand expect just flat tell ! Thanks hope helps( ) 161=1079379505=wrestled inclusion aide situation . year considered "full inclusion". classes grade assigned room aide accompany class ALL activities. understanding accommodations students. far year, aides third fourth grade inclusion rooms, all behavior mod GONE come , pair students " allowed" generally deficit far learning goes. zinger aides approach kind whine ask "need" today, "stuff" needs be done. exhausted bit. tossed bone, PE "" inclusion. Sure, agree, , room 10+... know routine! great . teaching cupstacking unit (GREAT ACTIVITY) inclusion aide READING COOKBOOK! Keep keepin' . 16.107723585917 431 1920 m 3292=1179453068=2007 Don't opportunity network professionals field coaching National Coaching Educators' Conference June - Indianapolis! Join annual event, called "best kept secret coaching education", supported NAIA, NASPE, NCAA, NFHS, USOC. Hosted amateur sport capital world, be gathering coaching educators all sports all competitive levels. University graduate credit attending conference also available Northern Michigan University, home U.S. Olympic Education Center. Visit www.aahperd.org/naspe/ncace/template.cfm?template= schedule.html complete program schedule, housing, graduate credit registration information. Don't opportunity learn about providing quality training program coaches! Contact Christine Bolger information - cbolger@aahperd.org 800.213.7193 ext. 417. 3360=1185373734=USA Coaching Coalition present 8th Annual National Coaching Educators' Conference, hosted United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Ski Snowboard Association (USSA) Park City, Utah June - Canyons Resort. Join professionals field coaching education learn properly train coaches. Practical information be shared order provide ideas infuse National Standards Sport Coaches coaching education curriculum. call presentations issued abstracts be accepted October , 2007. Visit www.NCACEinfo.org updated information conference. Contact Christine Bolger - cbolger@aahperd.org 800.213.7193 ext. 417 - additional information. 16.104872986872 4 2072 m 2552=1161737947=NASPE pleased again partner members USA Coaching Coalition, National Association Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Council Accreditation Coaching Education (NCACE), National Federation State High School Associations (NFHS), United States Olympic Committee (USOC), 2007 National Coaching Educators' Conference June - Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis. Described " best kept secret coaching educators," conference provides state---art information coaching education quality practices properly training coaches. All programming be based National Standards Sport Coaches (NASPE, 2006) compilation coaches know, value be able all sports all competitive levels. information annual event, visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/ncace/template.cfm?te mplate=main.html - plan join Indianapolis summer! Contact Christine Bolger (800-213-7193, ext. 417 cbolger@aahperd.org) questions. 16.1043954822688 9 1501 m 2150=1152626270=think things . 't be students homes all time, . .Advocate physical activity classroom keeping kids active possible telling kids doing doing. .Be role model. student going listen unhealthy, obese person telling take care body. .Advocate physically active lifestyles possible newsletters, meetings, parent contact, . physical educators unique position help transform communities... effort. 2197=1153275506=year offered fitness activites ( Saturday month fall winter; year want continue spring) open students families, staff. hiked snowshoed national park, rode bicycles river trail, ran walked Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. goal offer fun activities draw students families. ( 'd enjoy continue .) lot work organize attended 'd hoped, lot fun event. number students participated active anyway, boy overweight asthmatic, attended almost all activities. plan offer activities upcoming year figure open doors student ( / family!), 's person choose healthy activities future. ( anyone done type activity suggestions getting involvement, 'd love get input.) 16.1014017772003 13 2388 m 3139=1176242453=think choosing partners depend situation. assignments serious nature worth points, students pick partners. students, know count part know participate . frustrating be assigned important project having partner doesn't help . also think important be put situations choose partner. "real world," constantly be working people need learn work don't necessarily see eye--eye . idea able partner . help get know peers, presents opportunity work all different types people thought couldn't work . 2916=1172185102=need opinions. think peer teaching partners be chosen professors students ? assigned partner peer teaching classes, having hard time! want input anything. feel doing all work. wants get work lesson plans, doing . fun " ball" wanting get done early. 's getting annoying! way switch get different partner. understand get job "real world" going work , may may get along ... grade relys ...'m sure feel 's good thing!? really appreciate opinions . reason be upset about partner? -put be great!!! 16.0946760242408 11 555 m 1391=1140550267=idea teaching golf PE. taught golf Middle School students loved . way fun learn basic skills needed participate golf lifetime. believe slipping called "odd" PE activities planning provides students just experience physical activity enjoy numerous years come. , best activity fitness oriented program, fulfill need lifetime activity. also teaches ideas etiquette seen students sports/activities. ~George Michigan 1789=1143666581=actually went high school golf taught. classes got . , know people including brother. looked great oppurtunity learn enjoy long time. , said school people tended fool , mainly didnt adequete space activity, lot standing , actually went golf course. alot poeple enjoyed change usual running . frame terms states requirements expectations, say really shouldn't be problem, state view physical education class teaches students stay active, just time period, life, opionion golf best sports be played any age level. example , brothers play, dad plays, grandparents play beleive meet physical education objectives goals, teaching golf, teaching play long after grown old run play basketball, golfing requires lot walking, great activity. beleive possible teach golf PE classes know , think great idea. 16.0860384980091 154 1973 m 2398=1160409227=Posting also be : http://www.cwu.edu/~websolutions/pelinks4u/feedbac k2.php POSTITION DESCRIPTION Tenure-Track Position: Preparation Teachers Physical Education, K-12 Department Kinesiology San Francisco State University Position Available: Kinesiology Department San Francisco State University accepting applications tenure-track position teacher preparation Physical Education, training across K-12 levels. Minimum Qualifications: Completed Doctorate time appointment teacher preparation, emphasis elementary / secondary school level; experience K-12 college teaching developing collaborative programs desirable. successful applicant ability work multidisciplinary Department member team multicultural, diverse University setting. successful applicant demonstrated effectiveness teacher demonstrated ability gain external funding establish pursue research/scholarly agenda. Interest ability extend expertise community expected. Duties Responsibilities: successful applicant teach undergraduate graduate courses elementary / secondary school physical education majors non-majors plan elementary / secondary school classroom teachers; teach variety instructional analysis courses; supervise field experiences; advise Liberal Studies students, physical education teaching majors, credential students. applicant work developing collaborative partnership integrated teacher preparation program local public schools, Department, College Education; establish field-based site(s) opportunities training physical education teachers; assist implementation outcome-based physical education teacher preparation program; assess program goals student achievement. applicant also work faculty CSU campuses delineating common exit standards elementary / secondary school teachers physical education; explore potential common curricular components; help classroom teachers develop movement-related teaching goals skills; work local community colleges high schools recruit K-12 teachers. Finally, applicant engage students scholarly projects emphasize assessment K-12, develop research plan secondary interest area choosing, disseminate scholarship publications presentations. successful applicant be member graduate undergraduate faculties Department. Rank Salary: Assistant Professor. Starting salary be commensurate qualifications. Application Consideration: Review applications December , 2006 full consideration. Position remain open filled. Applications received past screening date be guaranteed full consideration. Starting Date: Fall semester, 2007 Program: San Francisco State University, member California State University system, serves diverse student body 27,000 undergraduate graduate students. mission University promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence instruction, intellectual accomplishment. Members faculty SFSU expected be effective teachers demonstrate professional achievement growth continued research, publications, / creative activities. Apply: Qualified applicants submit cover letter, detailed vita letters recommendations : Dr. Susan Zieff (Chair Search Committee) Department Kinesiology San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, California 94132 Application Deadline: Review applications December , 2006 continue position filled. Department (Status submitted material: 415 338-1258) Maria Allain, meallain@sfsu.edu Chair Search Committee (Questions about positions: 415 338-6574) Susan Zieff, susangz@sfsu.edu SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (INCLUDING DISABLED PERSONS VIETNAM VETERANS) 16.083687855553 4 730 m 3323=1181250611=fall, freshman girl’s soccer coach time felt uncomfortable student-athletes bus rides back school. point season opposite gender, felt coaching style affected, way girls played practiced. bus rides home , uncomfortable any coach, male female. girls be discussing doing weekend. heard inappropriate language remind girls school sanctioned event type language acceptable. young ladies objected requests change subject. coach girls again, hopefully opportunity future. 1382=1140194562=high school experienced situation past provided female supervision ( absence female coach) women's sports teams. critical female be designated responsible supervisional purposes locker room traveling overnight. wise proactive move ensure female availabe meet needs women athletes personal hygeine situations. sought qualified female role assistant AD AD male. absence female coach staff female AD provide supervisional coverage locker room. head coach male qualified female coach available, be wise seek qualified assistant female coach ensure female athletes receive appropriate supervision. arena, male PE teacher teaches coed class female PE teacher scheduled teach time (planning) arranged pay female teacher supervise locker room time girls present. teacher present minutes class. responsible opening locker room door, locking girls left class. time girls left unsupervised locker room. considered safe, best practice. 16.0705751872159 154 1168 m 1368=1140102282=: Message AAHPERD... [mailto:Broadcast-e@AAHPERD.org] Subject: AAPAR Executive Director position announcement may already know, Jan Seaman announced be retiring Executive Director AAPAR early May. Please review job announcement Executive Director AAPAR, newest association, consider opportunity pass along qualified individuals know. Please join wishing Jan all best retirement! Executive Director American Association Physical Activity Recreation American Association Physical Activity Recreation (AAPAR) seeks applications qualified serve Association's Executive Director. AAPAR association American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance (AAHPERD), headquartered Reston, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. AAPAR Executive Director provides professional leadership administrative support AAPAR Board Directors; develops implements plans fund raising, grant contract procurement; serves advisor, consultant resource person professionals, ; represents AAPAR AAHPERD spokesperson professional issues pertaining interests AAPAR; manages day--day operations association. Candidates demonstrate combination following: . Advanced degree, doctorate preferred, master's required. ( degree areas served, recreation, kinesiology/physical education). . Experience promoting, lifelong physical activity recreation (e.g., administrative, educational, professional). . Excellent oral communication skills. . Demonstrated skill fiscal management including ability oversee manage association budget secure external grants funds. . Strong facilitation program development generate association programs products. . Understanding capability association management service, including appropriate administrative interpersonal capabilities. Salary depending qualifications. Qualified candidates submit vita; names, addresses, phone numbers references; statement outlining interest capability position salary expectations : AAPAR Search Committee AAHPERD 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 lrash@aahperd.org Fax 703-476-9527 Application deadline receive information candidates - March 15, 2006 suitable candidate selected. AAHPERD Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 16.039950588501 739 807 m 927=1130277328=Posted copy Ellensburg, WA school district Wellness policy. policy adopted August, 2005. policy also attached Word format message. ************************************************** ************* Policy . 6700 Management Support WELLNESS POLICY “ healthy school integrates community, family, schools provide students positive continuum intellectual, physical, social, emotional development base lifelong decisions.” (Source: National Association State Boards Education, Healthy Schools Vision Statement.) required State Washington, Ellensburg School District’s School Lunch School Breakfast Programs follow U.S. Nutritional Standards Dietary Guidelines Americans. board recognizes childhood obesity reached epidemic levels Washington country. Overweight children higher risk developing severe long-term health problems, overweight children affected discrimination, psychological stress, low self-esteem. , research indicates obesity subsequent diseases largely preventable diet regular physical activity. Research also indicates physically active maintaining regular physical activity program significantly reduces risk obesity cancers, diabetes chronic diseases. Families primary teachers caregivers children. primary mission schools education, present future health, safety, - students also concern Ellensburg School district. Ellensburg School District shares families community responsibility physical, mental, social - students. Children eat -balanced meals healthy learn classroom. board supports increased emphasis nutrition physical activity all grade levels enhance - district’s youth. , policy board : . Provide students access nutritious food; B. Provide opportunities physical activity developmentally appropriate exercise; C. Proved accurate information related topics. Food Services Board authorizes Superintendent administer Food Service Program, provided any decision enter contract private management company require approval Board. Superintendent shall establish rules sale foods sold school day consistent policy goals district. district provide free reduced price meals students according terms National School Lunch Program, federal law rules state. district inform parents eligibility standards free reduced priced meals. Reasonable efforts be protect identity students receiving meals. parent right appeal any decision respect / application free reduced priced meals superintendent. board may establish program school meals may be provided anyone students district greatest price charged any student plus amount representing portion lunch cost paid state federal assistance (cash food). Food Services shall aim be self supportive. Nutrition - Food Beverages National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program: • Meals meet USDA Nutritional Standards American Dietary Guidelines • Meals contain calories according age group 30% calories fat 10% calories derived saturated fat. • Meals be planned encourage consumption nutrient dense foods, .e. grains, fresh fruits, vegetables. • Salad bars types food bars be encouraged. • Certified organic foods be considered. • Foods be served consideration variety, appeal, taste safety ensure high quality meals. • Food Service Program accept donations food express approval Board. • district use food commodities available Federal Food Commodity Program school meals. • All food beverage shall meet federal, state local guidelines safety sanitation. • Nutritional meal data available parents, staff students request. • Weekly nutrient averages school meals be included school menus. Ala Carte, Vending Machines, School Stores Food Sales: • Carbonated beverages be sold students school campus’ breakfast lunch. Elementary Schools • Vending machines be available students. Ala carte sales breakfast lunch limited milk, second meal entrée item after meal received. Milk be available purchase students bring sack lunch home. Secondary Schools • Healthy food beverages, determined , may be sold school day vending machines Food Service Department. school principal instruct teachers allow students leave class class period purchase food beverages. • 40% total calories food product fat. apply sale nuts seed real cheese snacks. • 10% total calories food product saturated fat. • school day, individual food items be larger . . . o . oz -Snacks sweets o oz-Cookies Cereal Bars o oz-Bakery Items o oz-Frozen Desserts o oz-Yogurts o oz-Nuts Seeds • Sales be limited foods nutritional contribution, corn chips, beef jerky, plain popcorn, fruit, cheese crackers, juices, peanuts, nuts seeds, ice cream, granola bars, yogurt, pretzels fruit leather, trail mix, . • Pricing products give healthful items competitive edge be implemented. • All food beverages meet federal, state local guidelines safety sanitation. • Vending sales candies chewing gum be permitted school grounds. • Nonvending sales candy be permitted conclusion instructional day. • Foods sold ASB Fundraisers deviate nutritional standards prior approval principal designee. School Stores • candy beverages be sold school stores. Eating Environment • Meals scheduled appropriate times, adequate time space eat socialize pleasant environment, attractive serving eating areas. recommend 20 minutes be allotted lunch time student seated. • Lunch periods scheduled near middle day possible. • Elementary school principals encouraged schedule recess lunch. • Convenient access hand-washing facilities meals be available. Students wash hands eating. Teacher--Student Incentive • Strong consideration be given nonfood items part any teacher- student incentive programs. Teachers feel compelled utilize food items incentive shall adhere District Nutritional Standards. Physical Activity • quality physical education program essential component all students learn about participate physical activity. Physical activity be included school’s daily education program grades pre-K 12. Physical activity include regular instructional physical education, -curricular activities, recess. Substituting any components appropriate. • school district also adhere state requirements concerning amount time students receive Physical Education weekly. • recommended school district provide family activity program opportunity families need additional attention health. specifically be available families students identified Physical Education, Health Education, medical exams, professionally run health appraisals needing additional physical activity education attained typical school day. • recommended schools provide brief exercise breaks school day enhance student focus attention. • Physical activity unrelated misconduct including denial recess elementary level be withheld form discipline. Education • All instructional staff encouraged integrate positive health promotion themes daily lessons appropriate. benefits good health physical activity be emphasized. • Nutrition health education be provided parents form handouts, postings District website, newsletters, presentations focus healthy lifestyles. • district develop teach health physical education curriculum meets Washington standards articulated K-12. Wellness Policy Evaluation Superintendent provide annual report Board Directors implementation progress policy provide recommendations board policy revision. Staff Wellness board believes opportunities school staff improve health status activities health assessments, health education health-related fitness activities encourage school staff pursue healthy lifestyle contributes improved health status, improved morale, greater personal commitment school’s comprehensive health program. personal commitment transfers greater commitment health students creates positive role modeling. Health promotion activities improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, reduced health insurance costs. fulfillment belief, board encourages staff use health assessment, exercise recreation equipment district, maintain balanced work schedule enjoy opportunities rejuvenate healthy recreational activities. Healthy diet choices be provided staff. Cross References: Board Policy 3241 Classroom management, corrective actions punishment Legal References: RCW 28A.235.120 Lunchrooms — Establishment operation — Personnel — Agreement 28A.235 Surplus Donated Food Commodities School Hot Lunch Programs 28A.235.130 Milk children school expense 28A.623.020 Nonprofit meal program elderly — Authorized — Restrictions 69.04 Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, Poisons 69.06.010 Food service worker permit 69.06.020 Permit exclusive valid state — Fee 69.06.030 Diseased persons — May work — Employer may hire 69.06.050 Permit be secured fourteen days time employment. 69.06.070 Limited duty permit CFR, Parts 210 220 CFR, Part 245. Adoption Date: August 24, 2005 [] 58. K Ellensburg_Wellness_policy.doc "Ellensburg SD Wellness Policy, October 2005" 10.844717711977 4 2079 m 2564=1161751625=play SRU hockey coaches kids team. understand hockey coaches far , okay college level? Any thoughts? 10.6457086675315 4 1859 m 2284=1158697467=Inline hockey larger areas accross nation. Due expensive nature inline hockey compared ice hockey, people participating quickly rising sport. Due higher demand coaches experience inline hockey. Inline hockey different formatted regulated game. curious anyone any information coach just aqquired new inline coaching position? 10.2896545087681 4 2018 m 2469=1161356865=age cuts hockey try-outs?? also, happens team level, organization area?? dont want disencourage players playing game, team, just fill roster?? 10.2667857073705 7 1653 m 2075=1147186757=trying raise money help fund local youth hockey program. Also looking acquiring grant money build ice rink. Any ideas wher look/apply grants youth sports? 10.2357621909671 4 1949 m 2372=1160061690=athlete? heart murmur? , playing any sports , afraid play , continued playing any worry risks? risks contact sports football, hockey, basketball actually affect heart murmur? 10.141288159603 12 728 m 987=1130987757=suggestion motivation students be heart rate monitors. Use heart rate monitors access . stay heart rate certain time. All give game sort basketball, hockey, football, average time playing game cut half use motivation. Give points staying heart rate zone 15 minutes 30 minute period active. 10.1087106815782 12 948 m 1873=1144114014=high school choices 10th grade about PE course went . class designed just athletes. class lifting running. athlete school enjoyed class. problem about athletes. main example local hockey team school, lot players went school. students take class sport recognized schoool. think going create program sections athletes sections regular students. give chance take enjoy benefits. 10.104239059021 9 397 m 1004=1131048931=Irish student think students American schools accept introduction foreign sport, instance Hurling(Irish) PE class course providing equipment readily available . know Americans play alot hockey soft/baseball know be able play quiet .. love see sport excell world wide Irish playig .. actually taken American football schools Ireland time share love sport.. think.. thank Aoife Lynskey 10.0670218032195 4 540 m 694=1121040725=point game, coach called -year-old hockey players aside asked, " understand -operation , team ?" little boy nodded affirmative. understand matters win lose, play team?" little boy nodded . "," coach continued, "'m sure know, penalty called, shouldn't argue, curse, attack referee, call pecker-head. understand all ?" Again little boy nodded. coach continued, " call ice another boy gets chance play, 's good sportsmanship call coach ' dumb asshole', ?'' Again little boy nodded. "Good," said coach. " please go explain all MOTHER!" 10.0468759741615 12 106 m 2106=1149809872=true majority girls prefer certain sports majority boys prefer certain sports, unfair segregate based specifically gender. athletic girl, fit traditional 'girls'. prefered, excelled 'boys' sports . all boys football playing jocks be forced be just society says football boys sport. high school (1994-98), comfortable 'block' format. Block sports football, basketball, hockey,...'boys' sports. Block vigorous activity, contact volleyball, tennis. Block sports archery. experience high school setting employ principle. Blocks mixed girls serious about sports. ages -11, think critical age girls develop confidence need participate call 'boy' sports. goals physical educator empower young girls confidence athletes. words, love see girls beat boys ' sports' encourage possible. female athlete remember entire life. 10.0381803248093 6 587 m 761=1125336695=Outside: Use whistle kids really spread , use non-rhythmic, repeatable call. gets attention. outside (basketball, hockey, tennis, any reasonably confined area, clapping works . Any time, inside , play music, 90% time, music stops, automatically means 'e doing look teacher see / wants. gym (Jump Rope, PA games, scooter boards, Fencing), basketball score clock, buzzer means "Freeze", tell needed be done, manually beep buzzer couple times ment "Put Equipment away." Also, team taught, all learned bit American Sign teachers communicate across gym having activity. taught kids simple siging, "Start, , Stand, Sit, Good Morning/afternoon", . sign, kids forced look directly , worked really . kids enjoyed learning sign, simple. staff fluent, kids learned lot. , just standing front, middle class, raised hand works. Kids instructed raise hand soon see go short order (usually) focused . hand air, 's hard keep doing anything. stages career, learned yell use whistle rarely, thought kids better behaved responsive. 9.42825491561639 115 2723 m 3359=1185240805=anyone taraflex gym floor. looking possibility replacing carpet type floor. know pros cons teachers currently type. Please emai thomask12@k12tn.net. Thanks!! 9.31124867692047 115 1845 m 2264=1158255411=school undergone large renovation. Part renovation new surface gym floor. new surface, building supervisor telling may longer put tape floor mark lines things volleyball badmintton. options marking bounds lines won't mark floor? special tape be leave marks? looking forward response option cones, know won't work . 9.30079729046658 115 2668 m 3348=1182195678=anyone any information rubberized flooring gyms? Names manufacturers, durability, any issues, . be appreciated. 9.29340801410141 115 1056 m 1261=1137960485=week present requests ideas new elementary gymnasium floor. needing new long time! thing know want 'sports gymnasium'... basketball lines, volleyball lines, . incorporate primary secondary colors (squares, circles, triangles...). really don't know start...please help! anyone gymnasium floor just couldn't imagine ? be willing share photos? kind floor material want? chance say . probably be new floor 'll ! HURRY! PLEASE HELP! 9.21163906373603 811 1511 m 1967=1144173540=wondering anyone knew way prevent base running injuries indoor whiffleball activities. way seccure plastice rubber bases damaging wood flooring? know. Thanks 9.15625927071541 12 2253 m 2783=1168951557=Hello. school indoor High/Low ropes course. any similar facility? , questions: ) allow students belay (main belay) ) use floor anchors participant anchors?? Any information be appreciated! Thanks. 9.15369987002708 11 1951 m 3862=1202771794=Dribbling -- use cones seperated about meters apart, creating line gym floor. weave cones, right hand, back left hand. Shooting -- line kids layup drills elbows (right left side), hands. Free throw shooting -- Align kids along blocks players be game, give student free throws, clap . Passing -- Organize lines baseline. Students be facing . time, shuffle gym floor, alternating bounce passes chest passes reaching baseline. 9.12870408792589 11 754 m 3936=1206320566=placed situation field experience rules consequences place. 7th graders teach struggle entire learning process lack structure , extreme number management problems creates. time teacher best way start handle situation desrespecting cooperating teacher floor? 9.12201030734853 6 2591 m 3253=1177000633=Subject: Kindergarten jump rope : aleffel@harrisonburg.k12.va. Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:32:48 -0400 X-Message-Number: ideas use jump ropes kindergarteners. * lay rope floor circle -- jump , jump * lay rope straight pathway -- jump rope, forward back, side side, scissor, straddle * flip rope head, lift toes catch feet (eyes forward, back straight) * use ropes form various pathways -- students travel along pathways specified locomotor skills * use rope, floor, form shapes letters Angela Leffel Harrisonburg, VA 9.09068091500891 2 2035 m 3012=1174596703=semester took class called Sport Disabilities, Adapted Minor, powerpoint presentation sitting volleyball. great game people amputees, spinal cord injuries, people wheelchairs also people cerebral palsy. interactive game able play standing volleyball. court smaller, net lowered, athletes play sitting floor. also libero player game sitting volleyball help, needed. 9.08374425652774 115 461 m 1220=1136729699=Good question. 12 year old son fell rope climb middle school dec 22. came knot dislocated ankle 90 degrees, broke inner outer ankle bones screws put . be returning school Monday, half day. " mat floor. Shouldn't be sort safety precautions pre-teen children. upper body strength 15 year old . going go school board soon ask looked . hurt, all takes fall serious injury. thanks any input. 9.06024217365544 811 2375 m 2914=1172016435=GaGa actually old sleep away camp game. popular, elimination game. campers turn cafeteria benches GaGa ring. hit knees leave game. play form GaGa gymnasium. Use gym. need ring. Use lot foam gatorskin type balls. don't throw balls, hit open hand hands stay close floor. child hit, person hit / scores point. Keep count points try better round. Alternately, hit freeze legs apart get back game rolls ball legs. person rolled ball legs scores points. may run move ball. hit roll find . may course dodge block any ball aimed . may also hit comes . 9.03374790927649 811 2386 m 3008=1174523108=school extensive gymnastics program, past 30 years . came program 10 years ago, -workers modified -existing program think effective . model program somewhat KidNastics program developed Dr. Eric Malmberg SUNY Cortland. hybrid version safe, age-appropriate, injuries. ... varsity gymnastics team uses school, sets equipment leaves roughly months , find way work curriculum. rules simple: . running gym equipment set . . skills teacher taught ... going ahead. . skills/rolls gymnastics mat... roll hard floor. . get chance. students lose chance, sit entire class period. Also... children "challenge choice" method. forced anything afraid apprehensive . encouraged try ( help), deathly afraid, substitute skill . way child progresses rate. rules extremely effective, helps cut fooling injuries. Obviously injuries occur, proper use progressions, spotting, safety, injuries be lessened. interested finding info , please feel free email clicking name/profile post. 8.64233664126518 811 2617 m 3285=1178737994=anyone know get web quest lesson plans PE? 8.58449108173961 811 718 m 3905=1205519381=anyone help ideas teaching unit waveboarding?? 8.52008581388106 6 446 m 597=1113917703=wondering anyone P.E. classes 3rd day be willing share samples yearly plan. year be looking change plan year. 'm looking copy anyone's yearly plan, see long spend area/activity go putting want plan. 8.41261014285699 6 53 m 429=1109167972=be curious see article . track unit rubber track about weeks. week unit damage bones growth. be curious read article? know find . 8.4030003576741 9 1395 m 1797=1143737812=anyone know ways introduce Aerobics unit physical education class? 8.37129228178743 15 227 m 1370=1140105653=just ordered 13 Garmin Geko GPS units orienteering unit. love any activities use . want geocaching activities kids . Gekos - built games kids . 8.34420917818784 811 360 m 3794=1197520054=elementary physical education classes differ United States comparison Canada? 8.33531492942313 1239 3250 m 3471=1191382763=working lesson plan flag football having really tough time finding any information teaching lesson. anyone know any websites find lesson plan ideas PECentral? 8.33103795193928 811 3308 m 3539=1192052584=Hello need ideas create unit deals working groups . Any all ideas appreciated... 8.30213439093686 1239 1558 m 2000=1145297140=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (256 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 7723. K Golf.pdf "Golf" 8.29694888939376 1239 1699 m 2105=1149706266=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (140 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 44265. K Dance.pdf "Dance" 8.29525971441867 1239 1574 m 2009=1145471742=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (136 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 4035. K Tennis.pdf "Tennis" 8.27787234188824 1239 1695 m 2104=1149632960=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (144 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 6000 K Martial Arts.pdf "Martial Arts" 8.2763926666425 1239 1554 m 1999=1145296594=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (219 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 4471. K Orienteering.pdf "Orienteering" 8.27204669723476 2 128 m 555=1111598163=create lesson plan students wheelchairs. activities pool easier move. Any suggestion activities?? 8.26555144632209 6 2198 m 3281=1178503309=Upside Right, Children's Guide Movement reading book, verse, young reader contains all basic movement concepts. book great school library. use information book plan movement lessons themes. new different approach lesson planning area. Lesson plans soon follow. info, visit www.pehealthsite.com. 8.25979181081136 1239 1679 m 2096=1148662793=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill chart materials, references(212 Page document PDF format ready printing) [] 4322. K Badminton.pdf "Badminton" 8.25469261031762 1239 1296 m 1692=1142544755=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill charts, references (301 pages ready--print PDF format) [] 8567. K Weight Training Finished.pdf "Weight Training " 8.24507200594761 1239 1279 m 1679=1142369449=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill chart materials, references (260 Page document PDF format ready printing) [] 3346. K Pickleball-Finished.pdf "Pickleball" 8.24392029000739 6 73 m 184=1079384576=Dear Redfish: Thankyou quick immediate response. greatly appreciate . plan having loads fun!!! Thanks again. 8.24164902833441 154 2277 m 2794=1169734001=be graduating year wondering job oppurtunities looked state Maine. wish stay perferably Northern part. Thanks 8.23297174227567 3 2489 m 3642=1193343683=Give parents opportunity visit PE class idea whats going PE environment. parents schedule visit quarter semester. 8.23193070006447 1239 1242 m 1663=1141953147=Contains syllabus, block plan, lesson plans, assessments, task cards, skill chart materials, references (258 page document PDF format ready printing) Bicycling.pdf (4528. k) (Message edited admin March 10, 2006) 8.22886265458056 6 220 m 393=1108305336=anyone link lessons national standards state lesson plans? finding lessons meet all standards. Anyone feeling way ? 8.22296378239281 11 1416 m 1822=1144081407=kind new idea dance physical education. somethings incorporate dance unit making difficult students learn teach/grade? 8.22296378239281 547 807 m 4027=1206558647=wondering people thought about making lesson plan pole vaulting. wondering anyone thought possible introduce students? 8.2210644860903 11 841 m 1289=1138678102=Aaron: complete unit Fly Fishing taught '96 retired 2001. 'd be glad send , anyone copy. Joe Herzog, Fresno, CA 8.2210644860903 154 1108 m 1301=1138903808=junior SRU Pennsylvania, be moving Arizona graduate. wondering job oppurtunities Health Physical Education teachers AZ. 8.2210644860903 9 905 m 1060=1131507908=outdoor education unit high school? trust-building/communication activities, weather all go outside, limited equipment. 8.2210644860903 4 904 m 1058=1131506946=going be teaching unit lay-ups basketball wondering anyone any unique ideas drills cues critical elements. Thanks. Paul 8.2173613355992 12 3280 m 3520=1191529261=looking any good take home assignments get students active outside class help students reflect learned class skill units. 8.21378020035833 115 1843 m 3742=1193865151='s part gym teacher. luck involved event planning. time simple saying " know 's 've , work gym classes continue planned?" 's usually don't understand hassle . use cup stacking classroom get stuck gym, teach elementary. 8.21031514800206 739 2054 m 2526=1161705890=any way impliment schoolwide wellness plan high schools? require certain amounts physical activity weekly nutrition journals. 8.21031514800206 547 2544 m 3189=1176324822=think be good idea form aquatics unit P.E. school district pool, schools set local YMCA go week swimming lessons period time. 8.21031514800206 4 2036 m 2509=1161693438=suspended awhile especially helmet guy coward stomping legs. little community service dicussion impressed 750 kids came game. 8.20696062458621 6 3336 m 4052=1206581714=think elementary best age unit. Any older kids think 's "cool". elementary level. think great way keep kids active. 8.1916745220591 4 1938 m 4036=1206572006=cases feel ok encourage athletes take SAFE supplements interested planning matter . way atleast hope take step take may cause harm bodies 8.1902691890301 2 3235 m 3449=1191001340=lesson plan disc golf hard time creating modified game peers/students. disc golf games students play disc golf course appropriate baskets? 8.18225169456218 4 2101 m 2662=1162861126=start finish, coach. 're friends player accomplish? friends better players? Focus coaching gaining respect players community serving follow. 8.1816139613294 574 814 m 1255=1137683078=district just successful applying 504 accomodation plan obese 2nd grader. additional "adapted" physical education class teach about body changes exercise information about nutrition. 504 cite obesity major life obstacle, "exercise-induced asthma" allowed move forward plan. 8.18098067544943 11 1989 m 2418=1160678251=college across street school work ropes course. be good idea consider unit be safety concern? send note home parents sign know students be doing? 8.18098067544943 6 2645 m 3314=1181061595=thought mind about special area classes Art Music/Chorus assembly, show, performance manner demonstrate learned skills students community members PE . allowing community think special area classes important students development school? anyone anything PE program? Just wondering thoughts... 8.17972726095738 4 1449 m 1895=1144117028=going be teaching unit pass patterns football wondering anyone any unique ideas drills use any helpful teaching cues discussing critical elements. 8.17849108785914 4 1433 m 3657=1193636478=dealing coach parents persons community take consideration just aggressive parent- coach, 40% , 40% dislike , 20% care... point.. coach feel please 8.1778793560471 575 576 m 743=1124894809=take opportunity chair COPETE welcome Forum. going be wonderful opportunity profession share thoughts, ideas concerns , speak about issues important profession. Thank Steve Jefferies providing "place" talk. hope use . Again, welcome, hope read , all (pipe dreams!) ! Patty Hacker 8.17727180285153 11 517 m 2436=1160697565=looked SPARK program already similar philosophy teaching implementation lesson plans. use added resource get ideas 't say revolutionary any way. 8.1702921260811 9 1922 m 2361=1159891403=Breakfast important regardless activity planned day . important start day energy reserve, students important growing phase life, ANY meal, alone breakfast 8.16918193142589 479 3333 m 3582=1192567195=, be appropriate teach classroom. dance fundamentals course right , professor actually goes schools helps PE teachers create dance lesson plans classrooms. student teachers also fance lesson plan teach time student teaching. right music right atmosphere present classroom be great way give kids cardio workout! 8.16593653143257 6 1863 m 2290=1158711823=new Principal policy PE teachers responsible classes attending special functions, assemblies, ... normal PE time. way classroom teacher planning. Any input??? 8.16332564535764 575 704 m 1251=1137595622=Hi Mike, response question. simple truly , think great benefits organization NASPE opportunity provides global networking individuals similar interests share ideas learn . appreciate opportunities encounter , NASPE making huge contributions sites NASPE-talk forum. Anything be done continue promote encourage be welcomed. 8.15882738647841 12 314 m 2279=1158683741=long teach children about importance respect courtesy show , great sportsmanship. be get pioint sportsmanship thats havent matured . implant correct behavior brains. 8.1553413121309 9 1514 m 3400=1189547203=Sleep definitly important. know , don't get hours sleep, 't function day. 'm tired class physical education major, 'm active all activity classes class day, normally . college students, lot college students cram minute test, get project done finish homework. 'll confess, be . wised , realized smarter decision , planning ahead. solutions be write planner all assignments due due dates 're aware due 's due. Also, plan ahead get things done. 's done, won't worry about . 8.15097326524911 6 1367 m 1764=1143565612=Hello, pe class, teaching 1st grade lessons limited equipment. Also, adaptive student wheelchair. functional waist loves participate interact students. instruction provide 30 minute lesson plan class Cardiovascular Endurance. pieces equipment basketballs 30 students. anyone shoot any ideas work , be nice. looking lesson plan, just ideas. Thanks! 8.14966717894019 547 2056 m 2747=1167636297=Get rugby going. great game different modifications rules. play lot "Touch" contact liklehood put kids . be played - side 10/11 side. sure find lesson plans web. Bails 8.14712164602629 4 885 m 1074=1131517629=think good idea encourage conditioning provide opportunity, mandate complications lengthening season. high school, college pro, start season evaluating condition athletes start . 8.14712164602629 4 302 m 454=1109351286=school policy. participate PE day, participate game practice. Administration backing, 't convince community class important any class ( important opinion) dead water. 8.14629226797991 547 2542 m 3187=1176324418=physical educators nervous about having archery unit classrooms? rarley see archery public schools observe curious just want worry about safety factors equipment involed, reasons. 8.14466125141574 115 887 m 1041=1131395407=considering ordering equipment roller blading program school. looking suggestions. things need consider? Any recommendations order ? safety equipment needed? be indoor unit. Thanks! 8.13922833245031 4 2379 m 2911=1171924770=deff. think interesting approach punishment. think really sell explanation about shape going win. Also think may think cool run get game gasping air getting passed team. get hint need run. 8.13848533516027 11 571 m 739=1124722518=Jose, believe said Portugal another post? mean "special students"? students call high school United States? familiar educational system. resources www.PECentral.com links resources. 8.13775022565241 13 1028 m 1234=1136956886=Hi Christopher, great online resource locate schools offer programs sports administration, GradSchools.com. website provides directory schools sports administration United States. Good luck! 8.13738558966945 11 91 m 235=1079395783=Hi Paul just started Polar HRM's KS3 KS4 classes. doing unit Principles Training Fitness. great. bought Polar S610 watches. all come software downloading. addition bought inter-face unit. kids really interested motivated. print graphs downloaded info great, easy kids interpret 'write-ups'. Hope helps. cheap, be looked after . hope get new school year. Bails Hong Kong 8.1370228789859 811 1536 m 1984=1144791033=please tell number Universities United States America Undergraduate Sports Management program School Business Business concentration? Please provide list Universities possible. thank advance. 8.13630317284469 12 2486 m 3087=1175811755=think backpacking be great idea PE. just took backpacking time college classes be great experience. great opportunity experience new great workout. feel having trip be best taken senior level. 8.13559098746898 4 175 m 3962=1206407120=Track great all year plan different seasons. After season (XC, Indoor, Outdoor) back heavy training week give athletes chance rest. doing return regular workouts fresh legs fresh minds. 8.13349839529947 9 86 m 213=1079393181=fortunate attend seminar given Hortonville High School Physical Education staff Wisconsin. Polar Heart Monitors currently department purchased 17 trying implement lifetime fitness units. Give try. 8.13349839529947 115 2091 m 2594=1161828583=Climbing walls be springing all United States. Ropes Courses climbing walls great college students postpubescent teens. really safe younger students? Isn't big liability school districts risk? 8.13146941050953 6 2509 m 3107=1176081018=currently teaching gymnastics unit fifth grade class, having trouble getting students give best effort activities. believe students able tasks, really want give try. anyone good motivational tactics. 8.13015067363492 1524 781 m 3981=1206477041=sophomore health physical education major currently enrolled fitness education class. just got notice opportunity take test get Physical Best Certification. think beneficial certification , wait hired? 8.13015067363492 2 83 m 208=1079387239=taught classes type kid years. mainstreamed, special curriculum. Frankly, don't see need . need special attention, lots patience -- , teacher classmates, repetition, opportunity feel accomplished . 8.13015067363492 12 849 m 3356=1184565713=taught C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program curriculum 1999. credited saving children's lives! Go following web site info program teacher's Lesson Plan Manual DVD video: http://www.classeducation.org 8.12917885262201 547 2650 m 3674=1193699598=college classes tought teach golf PE. started putting ended driving tee. After entire unit, spent class periods driving rang/par course reinforced learned. lessons units performed football field whiffle balls actual clubs (Use whiffle gets hurt actual golf ball). may be able take students driving range design golf course cones, hula-hoops, . lesson thought, track water hazard worked extremely . 8.12759100488295 547 1331 m 2142=1152624213=just finished Adventure Programming graduate course. awesome! new curriculum unit, brings all students equal playing field. students know about adventure activities, students bored Traditional PE love new! 8.12452960290326 6 801 m 4014=1206549611=anyone gives certificates awards students created Microsoft Publisher? feel rewards be great way get kids active ultimately want achieve class unit. quick easy create, just wondering any teachers gave students. 8.12393486714158 115 1377 m 3672=1193699113=think incorporate survival lesson team/trust building unit. give kids chance be active outside doing different, also provide valuable information. team building games activities, trust building older age groups. 8.12393486714158 10 131 m 354=1107360251=See Planet Health: interdisciplinary Curriculum teaching middle school nutrition physical activity. Human Kinetics publishing 2001, J. Carter, J. Wiecha, K Peterson S Gortmaker. Science section, lesson 54, p.387 8.12334578501664 12 2528 m 3730=1193767446=don't know about actually making phyiscal activity teacher leave assignment students . be skills teacher health topic. students watch movie skills be learning unit. way time wasted wasn't just study hall. 8.12218426225422 1524 2348 m 3907=1205778804=think testing be done year. show studetns doing track inprovement, thinking waste time. Also, try incoporate fitness test units show students components relate learning. also taught Fitnessgram best testing method. 8.12104441066906 9 181 m 3712=1193743323=student physical education department classes overweight students plan educate. pass judgement students stress reducing obesity rate setting good example bodies. bodies physical educators represent shape form. Right? 8.12104441066906 9 2399 m 2944=1172631277=interested teaching yoga Pilates high school students. wondering anyone tips help motivate interest students forms fitness. Also time plan spend going history background information? Any input be appreciated. Thanks! 8.12104441066906 12 104 m 444=1109255331=school expected teach Health PE. taught varies greatly teacher teacher. set curriculum text go . find searching web information. strongly advocate seperate health class. students dread health unit want be gym moving. 8.1199256293808 11 210 m 382=1107874816=taught non-traditional PE course fall, focused adventure, team building, cultural activities. students enjoyed activities participate life. exciting units kayaking. able bring kayaks pool. Another unit students enjoyed winter camping/backpacking/hiking. Again, equipment taught LNT, oreinteering (urban/wilderness), packing bags, setting camp, cooking, . students valuable teach non-traditional approach successful learning new. 8.11882733951958 15 2636 m 3306=1180718777=technology use high school students help field days. opportunity get class, course, also work small children usually really helpful. crash course children show just roam field making sure goes HS kids run things station. 8.11513681958079 2 2376 m 2900=1171482268=Adapted Physical Activity Minor Slippery Rock University. graduation plan Adapted Physical Education program. question starting adapted program school, focus playing games kids fun get exercise spend time developing needs kids? 8.11513681958079 4 3227 m 3444=1190929236=coached tennis high-school team attended community college near house. about years older girls team, depending age, disrespectful little older think thought take advantage . earn respect? Any suggestions all be helpful, thanks! 8.11462823287089 4 676 m 3947=1206393807=’ve actually done lot research equality sports. ’s sad say, men opportunity coach men's women's sports, women almost totally absent men's sports. example, % all coaches men’s teams women. means men double opportunity be hired coach compared women, limits number positions available women. stated, sex discrimination existence today, after enactment Title IX. opinion, men women all be equally recognized support chance coach sport enjoys. 8.1141241194238 2 2513 m 3116=1176151349=ultimate games making big impact PE classes fun, fast paced, easy play. favorite ultimate football doing lesson plan students use inclusion, modify game enjoyable challenging students disabilities students don't disabilities. 8.11263803618635 4 1627 m 2789=1169475203=believe coaching allows develop tighter relationships. time coach spends athletes intense classroom. 's coaches opportunity impact people rest lives. Also, coaches be able provide stronger impact personal development young people. course, another difference coaches "perform" front people. performance evaluated people know little anything about sport ( coaching). coach accepts doesn't criticism get way job, opportunities serve kids huge! 8.11215123835186 9 1226 m 1658=1141852396=high school PE program based activities/skills fitness really depends teacher expectations/wants community involved. benefits sides system program integrates be best use. prefer combining simply leads better health skill time. George 8.11190941388537 12 902 m 1055=1131499838=Irish student currently studying United States. couple weeks University shocked elitist attitude all varsity sports. extremely difficult play sports intermediate level. lack opportunity be quite disheartening average student. wondering "elitist" attitude present High School level extent? finally effected particpation physical education. After all, main goal any physical education program participation. Any comments suggestions be welcomed. Thanks, Patrick 8.11166863001945 6 1913 m 2963=1173074091=combine muscle groups routine units teach year: Soccer - kids come , jog, . stretch quads (lying side) ask , " muscles? 's function? ?". strengthen doing lunges. / mile run/jog fitness test "quads", soccer activities "quads". basketball - gastrocs - shuttle run Rock Climbing - abs - curl- test Volleyball/Tumbling - Hamstrings - VSit Cricket - Triceps - push-ups. Dance different format. see, any muscle group ( ) any unit. 8.11166863001945 9 171 m 1339=1139432799=think drug education be part physical education/health curriculm schools. high school week drug unit watched movies think opened alot students eyes consequences effects various drugs. may cut amount students experimented drugs future. 8.11024540809749 12 858 m 1013=1131051798=Hey all, student teacher Ireland Ireland martial arts self defense part school curriculum. question part curriculum United States shouldn't be? firmly believe love hear 's views matter. Looking forward hearing all, Maria Moriarty 8.11024540809749 4 2064 m 2581=1161818520=days effective , practices help kids improve helps team unity. know football team went camp week get away . way bug practice. also helped bring team closer coaches started understand kids . practice way team get better. days best way go. 8.10931657785236 15 782 m 3982=1206477082=love iPod. workout . music really helps get pumped workout go little faster. know high school P.E. classes be certain units allowed P.E. teacher put music, didn't people get offended. good idea allow students listen iPods P.E. classes? 8.10662167681355 2 1325 m 3115=1176150865=feel important use inclusion PE. feel good teacher modify lesson plan game enjoyable . game tennis student wheelchair ball beable bounce extra time . PE about making star atheletes, about teach proper skills having fun students able play games . 8.10662167681355 154 1824 m 2242=1157723106=Sept 2006 TEACHER PHYS ED & HEALTH – Elem. - N.J. Cert. Spec. Ed. School, FT, 10 mos. perm. pos., Tuition Reimb; Med., Dent., Prescript Benefits; Pens Plan. EOE Send res : Attn: Garfield Park Academy Dir, P.O. Box 189, Willingboro, NJ 08046. 8.10662167681355 431 2559 m 3211=1176386759=Anyone southwestern, Pa. area try come Slippery Rock Mini-Convention held April 18th. great opportunity come learn about all different aspects physical education profession. Sessions start :00am continue day. any questions, email bmb2759@sru.edu 8.10447537993771 11 1768 m 2164=1152707503=school district just purchased heart rate monitors middle school use. thrilled , teaching partner thinks sports skill be thing taught middle school years. think great chance give kids fitness background. missing mark be excited about new opportunity? 8.10405644804235 4 3261 m 3487=1191469691=coaching minor wanted get opinions job opportunities . played sports all life all way high school college. 've heard rumors difficult be hired active athletically college (Minor league). true get equal chance based attitude, strategies, .? 8.10322858308207 2 1422 m 1830=1144095287=Hi, name Kiel. currently Physical Ed. major Slippery Rock University. After studying sport Quad Rugby multiple times, realized students all abilities oppurtunity experience adapted sports. anyone ideas simulating sport Quad Rugby wheelchairs available ? 8.10322858308207 12 1628 m 2058=1146827852=taught archery elem. school 12 years /5th grade. Also Virginia Reel macarina any dance music provide Fridays. Bowling ( basic) k-- goal teach golf skills grades - day. time limited devote fitness sports/skills. Oh , week unit dodge ball. ;). 8.1020111931453 4 1001 m 1188=1134663105=New free Sports Coaching Search Engine http://www.sportgle.com . deny plugging website. sports coach , work young children school. want people try give feedback. loads free animations videos, soon lesson plans ready use content. try http://www.sportgle.com 8.10043198032026 4 2090 m 4057=1206584122=also feel drug testing highschools be mandatory. done reports subject studies show drug use going United States. studies dont tell drug use going drug use highschool students rise. hard believe be easier highschool student get thier hands drugs be alot adults. 8.09705150398796 9 784 m 3986=1206477616=studnet health class, teacher really weird about teaching drug unit going depression suicide. know weird about , 's sensative sunject teacher wants give students any ideas use drugs new drugs hurt . educate students sensative subjects drug use suicide giving ideas? 8.09668989048919 4 789 m 3234=1176401011=played basketball high school, coaches motivate different ways. coaches good job respecting opinions, giving say game plan. games get opinions offense defense run, based thought work. believe acting superior players great start earning respect having be motivated play . 8.096330961696 6 2010 m 2474=1161434815=Touch football 3rd 4th graders really game tag. elementary school, 'coach' be going skills involved game football game . young, athletic, female phys ed teacher help young girls be successful 'male dominated' sports. great opportunity confidence lifetime. 8.09597468782148 9 1494 m 3710=1193742729=agree balanced diet important. , neccessary students know negatives associated fad dieting. Fad dieting cause ketosis lead eating disorders. educator, may be providing information students planning fad dieting, may also be giving students tools decide against fad dieting. 8.09562103951772 11 1432 m 3166=1176308167=just learned health class day planning doing extreme sport running long distance warm muscle just won't be pulled exercises, afterwards serious stretching. class, say short warm- stretch, spend lot time activity depending extent activity, stretch long short time cool-. 8.0938911841144 6 409 m 560=1111687980=currently undergraduate program working elementary eduation licensure. weeks ago, human diversity course, discussed issue physical contact muslum community may be inappropriate young boy touch young girl; ex. holding hands, social dancing, . anyone ran issues teaching address ? 8.09157193718443 4 3284 m 3932=1206135058=think parents be allowed coach children's teams. dad coached team young guess things differently , treat special think treated worse. think dad loved coaching spend quality time . Another reason parents coach lot times communities hard time finding parents willing give time coach. 8.08785182139479 6 505 m 932=1130360403=incorporating cardiovascular activities year. need train mile specifically?? results get tell curriculum be adjusted left ..... trying be critical .... just think use assessments show need terms planning ... assessment be evaluate teaching ..... Ask classroom teacher "train" SAT .... ???? 8.08755540925366 547 1961 m 2396=1160138427=kids run laps becaue Pres. Phys fitness test requires run. try punish laps. everyday week unit running ( days different break ) incentives . liked . year try little feet incentives ( school REALLY liked ). little plastic ones lace shoe strings. Probably good above elementary level. 8.08704147266558 12 680 m 858=1129170268=Suggestions please! weeks be having week unit group gym group weight room. Due changes staff's schedules number sections teachers numbers close 90. gym regular size gym - just slightly larger full size basketball court, weight room mid-size, , adjoining "wrestling room" - connected garage door. units be badminton gym weight training room. curriculum originally designed wk units groups switch activities. problem badminton unit- room courts gym. doubles eventually played scorekeepers official court, reduced score rotation involving partners - accounts 36 people actively involved. anyone suggestions be done approx. students keep safely & actively involved? Right set girls badminton wks boys weight room, switch. Another problem number girls ranges high 30's low 40's groups boys be about 20-25 (about 45-50 total combined). Any ideas all work? collegues loss ideas- concern safety don't believe be done safely. thought solve space concerns weight room - create another teaching station wrestling room, staying curriculum making free weights, stability ball, medicine ball, ladders section. good portion curriculum -ed choice. Any suggestions be appreciated. 8.08610285336327 2 79 m 202=1079386762=looking books, articles, personal data, information about 'bank' goals objectives. ( kid field education language writing skills.) realize student needs 'individual' plan, be nice bank goals objectives work appropriate wording cover all IEP 'legalism' issues. Thanks, Ole 8.08442216288289 6 64 m 85=1079368059='m looking easy implement obstacle course marketing department having bank branch manager Ontario responsible . expect ,000 kids events really need be flexible physically creative. venues be Ontario . don't want put pre-packaged kits . checklist options manager choose planning setup. Any suggestions? 8.0817622228841 6 57 m 860=1129234789=Hi Kim. full time college student, majoring elementery education. going school physical education, know importance health children. planning possibly teaching 2nd 3rd graders. questions: deal overweight child class self-conscience athletic? physical education classes today self-esteem incorporated curriculum ? Thank . 8.080996619805 479 805 m 4021=1206556544=Kids don't realize exercise getting go sled riding. lot work trying walk sled riding hills. went sled riding break sweat. take day plan sled riding trip students be teaching get job. be having fun wouldn't realize exercising. day explain fun exercising exercise doesn't be boring hard workouts people picture . 8.08074459503149 13 2524 m 3147=1176256109=going be student teaching fall already started think about future job opportunities. word caution keep hearing new P.E. majors go school "old" way (sports competition centered) be difficult impossible implement new P.E. philosophy. anyone any suggestions about deal likes old way won't try anything new? 8.08024522146781 4 49 m 25=1079040998=Based coaching basketball professional baseball experience. believe hour practice time important athlete. coach goes time period athlete better chance fatigue physically mentally, giving opportunity work skills incorrect way. Keeping practice time hour half hours give athlete time work hard keep fresh coming practices games 8.07975198674558 12 1932 m 2364=1159900054=teacher anal idiot. taught HS PE be aware varsity athletes already committed health vigorous activity. demand requirements absolutely neccassary game day be asinine. USE varsity athletes way encourage students get better learn love games sports. mean perfect opportunity see compare supposedly skilled athlete. Sounds win win . 8.07807240872943 11 2292 m 2809=1170027541=C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program self-defense P.E. curriculum works, age appropriate grades -. teacher's lesson plan manual video available teachers use immediately current P.E. curriculums. program teaches children escape abductors attackers, conflict resolution, raising self-confidence. 's site. http://www.classeducation.org 8.07807240872943 1239 2291 m 2808=1170027410=C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program self-defense P.E. curriculum works, age appropriate grades -. teacher's lesson plan manual video available teachers use immediately current P.E. curriculums. program teaches children escape abductors attackers, conflict resolution, raising self-confidence. 's site. http://www.classeducation.org 8.07807240872943 6 2290 m 2807=1170026984=C.L..S.S. Self-Defense program self-defense P.E. curriculum works, age appropriate grades -. teacher's lesson plan manual video available teachers use immediately current P.E. curriculums. program teaches children escape abductors attackers, conflict resolution, raising self-confidence. 's site. http://www.classeducation.org 8.07646211493143 6 818 m 1066=1131510463=believe physical education important core curriculum. good idea cut P.E. increase everyday class. Students need 60 minutes physical activity day maintain healthy lifesyle. having 60 minutes day physical activity, students learn importance living healthy active lifesyle take rest lives. decrease percentage obesity individuals United States. 8.07623747957662 739 743 m 3927=1206070162=student Health Physical Education. strong believer Wellness Plans instituted schools. students obese schools. be decreased school system. sure school's cafeteria serves healthy items snacks. Health PE classes spend time explaining inportance health wellness. Intramurals may be mandatory semester get students active, possibly year sport. 8.07513381449452 547 3223 m 3989=1206482473=Cycling be amazing incorporate PE class. mountain biking think be great way introduce students lifetime liesure activities. 've schools bikes just ride trails obstacles. original cost bikes be significant got grant repairs keep cost class PE teachers . think best way go about bring administration apply grant see start cycling biking unit PE. 8.07491690495593 6 391 m 1193=1135025084=Send home PE newsletter explaining Yoga unit include. Explain movement learning, spiritual religious philosophy . Invite concerned parents observe class alleviate concerns. video tape classes available parents. Good luck. Doing monthly newsletter keep parents informed activities good way show parents today's physical education class includes. 8.07406164799033 6 156 m 3807=1200004332=try best activity (instant activity) planned get involved immediately coming gym. needs be already learned. activity ask various students tell 's absent count number students see matches be class. Quick easy usually students know 's gone long . K- students strive 50% activity time - 75%. classes 20-25 minutes need 10 minutes activity. 8.07378088526658 7 2236 m 2765=1168053085=: NBroadcastCenter@AAHPERD.org : NBroadcastCenter@AAHPERD.org Sent: Fri, Jan 2007 11:30 Subject: Grant Opportunities NASPE/AAHPERD Members Committed providing members valuable benefits, National Association Sport Physical Education (NASPE) pleased announce new grant opportunites NASPE/AAHPERD members. Visit website http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/ information about: * NASPE/NUI Physical Education Professional Development Grant Program (Deadline Feb. 15) * NASPE/FlagHouse STARS PIPELine Workshop Grant Program (Deadline Feb. 15) * NASPE/Future Fisherman Foundation Physh Ed Grants (Deadline March ) latest series grants builds success past grant opportunities Polar Heart Rate Monitor Grant Porgram Rollerblade Grant Program. join NASPE/AAHPERD call -800-213-7193, ext. 490 go online http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?templa te=membership.html. Annual membership $125. K-12 schools interested purchasing institutional membership cost $200 teachers. NASPE/AAHPERD invites join setting standard professions! 8.07180731380935 9 955 m 1657=1141845299=part team developed district's Health Master Plan, working group, realized gave candy students various reasons, wasn't true principles believe comes kids' health. stopped giving candy started giving pencils, kids , ( teach high school P.E.); just means don't give rewards, pencils expensive candy. result district having Health Council Master Health Plan, distict doesn't allow candy soda campus, 've eliminated ( similar) items fundraisers. introducing healthier foods cafeterias ( getting rid junk), struggling financial issues. 's just be dealt , , 't trade students' health cost-effectiveness way get students involved classroom. Okay, 'm stepping soapbox... 8.07180731380935 12 1131 m 2948=1172702935=district completely banned dodgeball any activities involve "Human Targets". say, really bother . little time students , really 't justify dodgeball don't view highly educational, guess think lot things higher educational value students. agree, kids absolutely love . , community center offers dodgeball leagues. feel perfect venue ! www.BHSPE.org 8.07121611724721 4 2476 m 3355=1183959739=Australian PE Teacher, use all sports mentioned Cricket, Rugby (League & Union) AFL (Australian Football). Having wide range sports choose enables keep program fresh kids variety! http://cricket.com.au/default.aspx?s=schoolslandin g Above Cricket Australia's website all resources offer Australian Schools. great starting point cricket units! 8.07063457588744 479 1120 m 2858=1170354353=believe field day equally effective all grade levels. Especially Physical Education time be decreasing, field day give students opportunity get class room get physical activity. studies prove physical activity students school day significantly increase levels academic performance. grade levels, matter age students time spent classroom, active benefit student any age. 8.06968616250171 547 900 m 1670=1142204038=, adress , ask administarion address topic. teach culturally diverse community struggling issues , asked fellow PE teachers distrcit said recommended saying anything all student beacsue new teacher touchy subject. similar heard news boy wore kilt prom suspeneded. Leter district forced aploogize family gruops affilitated . wore kilt part beleif having culture . advicce go. 8.06822056167822 575 1128 m 1318=1139265454=searching multicultural activities include curriculum designed homogenous populations rural western Kansas focusing African American, Native American, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Arab American, Phillipine Japanese cultures. design curriculum appropriate rural western Kansas schools enhance multicultural education opportunities students. anyone offer any ideas resources use work project? 8.06786374344272 4 1388 m 1793=1143670038=sure plan maximize practice time. goal work hitting, please dont person hitting 17 shag balls. variety drills relating hitting, top hand swing, bottom hand swing, hands soft toss. Try buy zip hit, use . bunting station, maximize practice time, see students work hard practice. warm-ups, try warm- consistent going work . Teach throw properly isolating parts throw, knee, stride, edtc. 8.06596609694132 6 59 m 391=1107997070=Grading! rubrics based National Standards, student directed assessments/self/peer assessments teacher guidance, grades given leading student understanding progress meeting needs. student part process, be teacher/parent/administrator conflict. student beoomes aware needs, contributes growth establishment goals/growth plans, knows best achieve . may take time, sacrifice authority, worth effort. 8.06596609694132 10 640 m 1173=1133810288=misunderstanding cross curricular physical education! people saying teach reading subject areas P.E. be cross curricular. developmentally appropriate approach planned contains activities stimulate brain development lay foundation learning all curricular areas. also ignore growing health concerns be facing. Understanding P.E. enhances learning physical way step true cross curricular education. 8.06401339016722 1524 2515 m 3980=1206476957=talking about fitness testing students be graded actual results. results be kept private handed student parents formative use feedback. simple rubric students analyze results know understand . ask quesitons youre weakest strongest area fitness .. cardio muscluar strength. student write activities currently participate improve areas . also good interdisciplanary assignment working students writing skills. 8.0638558700956 3 2654 m 3649=1193426137=played baseball basketball all high school school use sports PE credits. took PE classes freshman sophomore years, didn't take PE junior senior year sports took care . Looking back wish school forced take PE classes years. , didn't take PE able TA baseball coach/athletic director. coach baseball possibly be athletic director someday, great opportunity experience . take PE years wouldn't able . 8.06369912334771 2 2185 m 2897=1171480174=Any ideas activities 1st 2nd grade APE class child? fear providing "fun" student meeting IEP goals. Also, student come see be taken class just . Any suggestions get WANT come APE??? Dear, Amy student APE offer students class come along attend APE class. ways incorporate able bodied students playing adapted sports. Having students class also open opportunities games activities be beneficial student. 8.06323346651497 547 665 m 4023=1206556852=high school rock climbing wall unit rock wall climbing. spent time learning rules, safety, procedure. After knew all basic stuff moved activities. timed fast get different level walls timed long stay wall. take times got try beat personal best. beat personal best get bonus point. also separate room bouldering maze room. room good didn't need partner active. don't know kind facility working hope helps! 8.06292679256384 4 1656 m 2083=1147353820=agree coaching bring great joy... teaching classroom. , may joy taken classroom pales comparison triumphs joys coaching, teaching provides multiple opportunities experience joy everyday! Also, reason people feel coaches slackers comes teaching coaches slackers. perception coaches put coaching teaching second. Unfair? . true cases, reason false perception. , teacher/coach be advocate quality teaching single day! 8.06262307889694 12 97 m 259=1079456740=helps call parents, tell need help ask suggestions. , come plan use . student won telling didn't get act Xmas, parents agree, get any Xmas presents. seen face. Things changed radically better after . basically, adjusted young man just lazy. young man sounds , arrives high, be sent nurse. principal be informed drug abuse school building send verbally physially abusive. agree talking be helpful , work all time. 8.06217296584137 11 889 m 1378=1140159675=Modification key, give idea types skills 'd teach students 'll be happy suggest drills try. simply introduce variety gymnastic opportunities 'd suggest trying lower level USAG routines. high school routines modified level USAG, routines start level range enable students skill feel goals shoot skilled athletes trying master difficult routines. Try site all kinds information, http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/ 8.06114744998254 6 852 m 1086=1131583383=days tumbling mats, equipment comes . stations rest unit go stations day. After ( understanding skills appropriate) go stations again, kids go all stations class. stations rope tricks/rings (climbing ropes ring skills ), group balances, vault (k- springboard vault), balance beam, climbing ropes, traverse rock wall (grades -), tumbling. 4th 5th grade students memorize perform routines medals. 8.06057648838963 4 2364 m 2997=1173448266=think concerned random nature activity. planning, preparation, design skill development, set goals objectives... just "old school" roll ball PE. sports similar issues, 11v11 soccer activity doesn't work. 'd break number 3v3 4v4 specific skills. also think softball waste PE...again purposeful. dozens better ways teach eye hand coordination, sprinting, catching skills placing 25 kids field softball. just opinion. 8.06015521586876 547 1282 m 2685=1163791100=anyone policy place use sneakers PE class? running problems kids wearing hiking boots trail shoes lug soles. soles quite stiff don't give proper support needed PE class. guess doing unit hiking be okay. 'm running wall far getting support admin. show principal firm data about need proper footwear PE class think be able get board. mind child be able wear worry about happen due wearing wrong footwear. Thanks any help give . 8.05987760769904 547 204 m 3781=1196351615=attended great workshop NYS AHPERD conference year -School Bowling program. broke skills real great easy remember progressions. national program, relationships local bowling alleys. PE teacher arranges - week unit, turn, bowling facility near lend equipment (bowling mats/carpets, pins, balls), facility give students free game pass. process waiting free materials going send . number :-800-343-1329/ www.bowlersed.com. Check . 8.05905994667754 811 870 m 1143=1132540160=agree- kids almost anything "win/lose" competition- beleive stressing sportsmanship key . , kids going specialized camps playing traveling teams practice days week- winning be stressed anything. important P.E.'ers impress kids importance playing fun, get exercise be active freinds. Stress classes competing against beat help improve hard work. sure class divided teams come back single class leave- little "team unity" ! 8.05865943354219 6 528 m 2291=1158718830=sent home letter parents explaining HRM going be class gave option purchasing strap child. responsible marking child's id. kept straps . purchased extra straps. strap , again laundered. Student purchased straps lent anyone . , take all wash laundry bag, storage bag POLAR storage unit. transmitter portion strap, kid wore washed soap water, dried returned . sinks locker room. elementary level class. occasionally HRM 1st & 2nd graders. 8.05748983694387 4 2112 m 3051=1175355923=parents get caught trying get little Jr. exactly think best matter . believe thing try manage parental complaints be meeting year all parents. explain parents appreciate concern children, day responsibility best decisions team. best decision team certain player play different position, all game. Parents need understand wants play game, child isn't game child isn't doing anything. Practice important sports, child getting opportunity practice. 8.05692235615965 154 1664 m 2092=1147787822=Subject: Non Tenure Track Faculty Post Kent State University : <ccollie2@kent.edu> Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 15:18:26 -0400 Kent State University, Kent, Ohio School Exercise, Leisure, Sport Assistant Professor, Physical Education Teacher Education Non-tenure track appointment August 21, 2006. Qualifications: Earned doctorate Physical Education related field preferred, ABD Masters degree considered. Review applications immediately continue position filled. Electronic submissions preferred, include letter application, curriculum vitae, names, phone email addresses references. Send Dr Judy Oslin joslin@kent.edu. Physical Education Teacher Education program undergraduate licensure options Physical Education Health Physical Education, Masters level licensure program, making teacher licensure expanding area Kent State. Teaching responsibilities include following: Fundamental Locomotor Manipulative Skills, Development Analysis Gymnastics, Development Analysis Game Performance, Track Field, Aquatics, Overview Outdoor Pursuits, Supervision Student Teachers, Contemporary Athletic Coaching, Psychology Coaching. Kent State University -campus public institution enrolls approximately 36,000 students, including nearly 24,000 onits Kent campus. Kent State University strongly committed serving Northeast Ohio research, graduate studies, service, outreach programs. Kent, university-centered community 30,000 residents, located close urban centers Cleveland Akron, Lake Erie Cuyahoga Valley, offering faculty staff opportunity participate numerous cultural, educational, recreational, athletic activities. All documents submitted Kent State University employment opportunities public records subject disclosure Ohio Public Records Law. Kent State University Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. www.kent.edu/sels 8.05673567731838 1177 1251 m 3336=1181845920=Jump Rope Heart years district, teach elementary schools. event actually hold class period, created different stations students rotate . included jump rope, double dutch, vertical jump, long jump, climbing rope, basketball shooting. work . past year different event, School Walk Diabetes, principals hold event separate time, better. year plan doing Jump Rope Heart again hopefully hold event different time classes, increase number students want participate. 8.05552177331891 6 919 m 1428=1141316977=feel skills combined fitness Physial Education needs be. Lifelong physical activity accompanied sequenced skills fitness techniques all needed attain healthy lifestyle. Physical Educators need students knowledgeable all "be healthy" "active." says ? Regardless, students need understand meaning taught. plan warm-, try hard sure corresponds lesson day. way students connections. Also, explain demonstrate students going occur, retain information better. 8.05270273249469 4 1498 m 2136=1152623489=. Olson young coach advise try find graduate assistant position. Look ncca.org list open positions. Also, try go college basketball camps possible. work -Star Eastern, Nike, ABCD thats gold.Try plan trip Final Atlanta year . about know know. Also, get resume talk local coaches area college high school. Another route try find part time asst coach job Division II III. personally started Division III move DII. worked camps UNC, -Star, Campbell . remember work hard get chance burn any bridges. 8.05084402688081 7 3295 m 3535=1191770059=Lego Group -- Lego Children's Fund Lego Group accepting applications Lego Children's Fund grant program. purpose program support projects improve learning, sport, athletic opportunities underserved youth. Award amounts $500-$,000. Eligible applicants 501(c)() tax-exempt non-profit organizations. Deadline: November , 2007 (4th Quarter) Contact Lego Group grant program directly complete program information application guidelines: http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html 8.05044864701323 4 866 m 1023=1131054390='m planning coaching high school soccer team Physical Education teacher . new coach any team know be able prove show team know talking about know exactly doing. extensive knowledge game different drills things be run practice, things little fuzzy. Certain subjects cutting players, hard run players pre-season, just team camaraderie important subjects know coach role model kids. any good books sites beginner coach looking sucessful career soccer? really covers all subjects coach leaves surprises day practice. 8.05025325409364 2 81 m 379=1107817131=able assist question. involved MATP (Motor Activity Training Program) school. students limited movement profound/severe wheelchair bound. year plan organize MATP Challenge Day local recreation facility. big annual event involeves students various schools. specially design program motor skills program individuals profound/severe wheelchairs. use variety assistive technology adaptive equipment. interested send copy book filled activities special population. email soon possible. Looking forward hearing . Pat 8.04775622756583 2 3340 m 3977=1206476462=student Slippery Rock University taken Adapted Aquactics class . things discussed class students visual impairments be sure swimming laps, put visually impaired students wall feel edge stay swimming strait. Another thing be get permission touch student unit pole tennis ball another soft ball tap student shoulder area stroke edge run wall. playing game water polo, use ball bells along lines insure visually impaired student know ball participate. Ask student things feel comfortable water. Keep lines communication open! hope suggestions help! 8.04775622756583 115 826 m 949=1130731095=looking ideas. teach P.E. public charter school facilities equipment, speak . come various ideas "track field" ( large asphalt parking lot), 'm worried forever going be doing "activities." Right , , really loss rains. access cafeteria, about 35' x 30'. trying get dumbbells teach weight training, funds problem. plan body-weight exercises, core strengthening, cardio-boxing type aerobics, don't want students (9th/10th ) get burned enjoy P.E. largest class 50 students. Any ideas indoors outdoors? 8.04723466385925 4 553 m 769=1125630113=offer thoughts parent / taxpayer student-athlete regarding cutting policies. son / daughter meets reasonable academic standards, displays proper conduct, practices, denied ability play team, see problem. desire child ability participate school sports variety -understood reasons. town expect financially support school sports denying child right participate. School sports be inclusive, exclusive. want ability administer tough cut policies, plan carry entire sports budget activity fees, 'll take money save put child private program / gets play. 8.04689323805869 6 203 m 3809=1200165470='ve done golf times. haven't done - years worried classes hurt (lack trust kids correct thing). worked old golf clubs specifically irons. set mini driving range safety zone rest people stand. biggest thing whiffle golf balls. reduce risk golf balls flying hurting breaking things. 've done golf 've specific directions/rules equipment safely. biggest swing clubs hitting zone anyone . 've done just driving range don't space set course. 've also good sized holes unit may want put carpet squares hit top . Hope helps... 8.04647333467286 6 449 m 1765=1143566067=elementary school, all day track field event. exciting day looked foward . student opportunity participate events. day, teachers provide ribbons sixth place students. say names loud speaker, go classrooms congradulate infront class mates. Following Events held: 50 m dash boys girls 100 m dash boys girls 400 m dash boys girls 100 m boys relay 100 m girls relay 50 m boys relay 50 m girls relay mile run boys girls obstical course boys girls long jump boys girls frisbee throw boys girls softball throw boys girls event team building encouragement competition. 8.04432980828776 6 1823 m 3289=1179018665=Hi Stephanie: good packaged health programs, best piloted, " Great Body Shop". google go site materials . problem expensive purchase materials year. , e-mail gamato@spfldcol.edu ask health faculty recommendations certainly know resources lesson plans recommend materials may be free inexpensive. HIV/AIDS poster, non-sexual elem. age children, written verse generate healthy discussion topic social aspects disease, visit website, www.pehealthsite.com full description poster. Nurse's tend office also. E-mail want any information get health faculty. Enjoy teaching, . Amato. 8.04425420931851 3 2543 m 3188=1176324709=talking best friends high school asked enjoying school. told course having blast learning ton new things PE majors classes. response surprised said, " 's great, thought be important. smart." Needless say offended understood time. today PE profession taken seriously. Apparently lack intelligence, motivation push be anything better ones PE instructors. say. big plans future PE teacher / learning intelligent people met. hope profession be held positive light near future. everybody rolls ball says play kick ball day. quality knowledge teachers just important any profession. 8.0407132115819 431 612 m 779=1126880169=planning needed blood drive NY State Conference Friday, November 10 Rochester, NY. need help determine stations need be set American Red Cross. help signing http://www.nysahperd.org/blood_drive.htm commitment, indication numbers. Thank help! conference promises be finest. Dr. Rob Gilbert, motivational speaker Montclair State University, New Jersey inspire " Impossible" Deborah Tackmann, Health Education Disney Teacher Award recipient re-energize presents "Education 21st Centruy: Ready Challenge?" Information tentative schedule, including intensive trainings November 9th be downloaded www.nysahperd.org/conference.htm 8.04052248190883 12 1917 m 2784=1168952029=Check book: Sport Education, Quality PE Positive Sport Experiences Complete Guide Sport Education (Editor, Daryl Siedentop) throught Human Kinetics http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showproduct. cfm?isbn=0736043802 **Complete Guide Sport Education presents curriculum instruction model • boys girls learn fairness, teamwork, compassion participate sport; • teachers learn effective strategies helping lower-skilled students nonparticipants active valued team members; • students learn recognize qualities good sport experiences gain perspective needed advocates quality sport physical activity programs communities adults. 8.04039631849326 6 270 m 482=1109554345=year teaching , situation empty clasrrom days moving tables, chairs , plants , , days . average space 18 24 . lights hung dangerously close. , say safety be issue. lights , be anchored firm wire( ask janitor help) work , be best friend. Pad all wall corners gymnastic mats foam insulation( home depot, .) , final problem teach appropriate. Luckily , learned be creative obly regular equipment , also homemade stuff. threw anyhting use dryer sheets( juggling) pop cans(bowling) foam insulation ( tagging , jumping foam cones). ADAPT mini plan. Basketball scooter ball , soccer crab scooter soccer , volleyball beach ball , . activities rectangular multi circle formation. believe , be proud say activities appropriate. equipment student shared students. imagine volleyball? long net courts garbage bags top games front back . , practiced skills balloons beachballs small circles . , basketball activity Box Ball: BOX BALL: Place teams lines square formation . Place box balls team line another empty. signal , balls takes box time , passed all ended empty box. Repeat process changs type pass position players(sit , lay , .) ball movement(dribbling)... player shoots hoop, . Please peruse webpage ideas http://igreen.tripod.com/gerpe 8.04014633386921 811 2404 m 2967=1173176845=Physical Education be important subject health -- ! Unfortunately, poor programs teach developmentally appropriate skills knowledge. kinds programs give physicial education bad name. job physical educators be best be. programs indispensible. all be members professional organziation, attend workshops, knowledge latest trends, deliver enthusiasm. also sure administration, teachers, community, parents aware going classroom. questions ask . integrating curriculum? giving homework? meeting national standards? sending newsletters? technology? assessing students abilities, knowledge needs? answer all questions, be road making PE important subject. 8.03953470213759 6 1893 m 2643=1161892725=classroom teachers unconfortable helping physical education familiar curriculum. familiar recess...ha ha. wrote classroom ground rules expectations distributed teachers. also wrote recess activities games rules recess games didn't escalate behaviors don't permit PE. grateful appreciated background. Advocate physical education program. Write articles school newsletter goes home. don't school newsletter, write 's happening PE blurb classroom teachers newsletters. presentations PTO looking funding heart rate monitors. responsibility educate community about good things occuring modern physical education classes. Information powerful tool! 8.03894142719273 6 261 m 457=1109361604=Dear Alcindor, 5th year teaching elementary PE. teach K-5th grade school. basketball skills difficult children younger 8yrs. , teach basketball skills students grades 3rd-5th. Children elementary school developing gross motor skills. don't try teach play complete game. just teach skills time. After teaching skill find activity allows practice skill. teaching dribbling shooting basketball, best child ball practice skill . 've taught dribble, shoot, pass catch, put all skills lead game called Sideline Basketball. lesson basketball unit. Just remember, teach skills fun way may feel ready play basketball team middle school high school. hope helps. jalopydi 8.03866581505824 9 669 m 847=1128957046=JOHANNS UNVEILS MYPYRAMID KIDS ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 28, 2005 - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today unveiled child-friendly version new MyPyramid Food Guidance System called MyPyramid Kids. Johanns visited Samuel Tucker Elementary School unveil new graphic symbol, lesson plans grades - interactive game. " fun approach addressing serious problem childhood obesity," said Johanns. " teachers take advantage lesson plans children learn takes win game, messages about importance healthy eating physical activity take hold. know MyPyramid captured America's attention hope MyPyramid Kids inspire level interest help improve health America's kids." MyPyramid Kids provides age-appropriate information about 2005 Dietary Guidelines Americans MyPyramid Food Guidance System released earlier year. new MyPyramid Kids symbol represents recommended proportion food food group focuses importance making smart food choices day. Daily physical activity prominent MyPyramid Kids. interactive game, lesson plans, colorful posters flyers, worksheets, valuable tips families, MyPyramid Kids encourages children, teachers, parents work healthier food choices be active day. interactive computer game, called MyPyramid Blast , involves rocket needs fuel blast . game reinforces key concepts MyPyramid Kids challenging students select healthy variety foods physical activities fuel rockets. MyPyramid Kids lesson plans provide nutrition physical activity information be included Math, Science, Health, Language Arts Physical Education curriculum elementary school students. Students participate active learning assignments handouts provided students share families. MyPyramid Kids slogan children "Eat Right. Exercise. Fun". key messages MyPyramid Kids : . Be physically active day - child climbing steps reminds children physical activity be done day. . Choose healthier foods group - food group foods eat . . Eat food groups - different size stripes suggest food choose group. . Eat foods food group day - different colors pyramid represent different food groups plus oils. . right choices - MyPyramid.gov gives family personal ideas eat better exercise . . Take step time - Start new, good thing day, continue add another new day. MyPyramid Food Guidance System website, MyPyramid.gov, experienced 800-millon hits MyPyramid Tracker, personalized assessment tool provides information diet quality, nearly 480,000 registered users. MyPyramid Kids activities children classroom materials educators also available web MyPyramid.gov. 2005 Dietary Guidelines Americans consumer brochure available www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines. USDA News oc.news@usda.gov 202 720-4623 8.0375333235826 6 3117 m 3401=1189628695=Summer work second third graders Summer Camp. camp organized , counselors, children playing games moving. children ADHD find hard control group children cause disruption group. defiant aggressive peers. tried give special privileges carry equipment running errands doesn't work 's fair children behave feel ’m reinforcing unacceptable behavior. also continually yelling sending talk higher authority . get frustrated feel just give . get warnings, opportunities fix behaviors just isn't working. Also talking parents doesn't help parents blow take away things home doesn't solve problem camp. wondering physical education class be able solve problem work children future. 8.03721040103022 4 667 m 844=1128953477=Discipline Anti-social student behavior? mannered behavior classroom . Student’s , be selective participation young age. Also, special Ed. Students learning disabilities prone developing bad manners. article brought (http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/add_adhd/ael_be havior.html), leading researcher students learning disabilities; given public pretty intriguing statistics…. Research shows antisocial behavior develops combination risk factors associated individuals, families, schools, communities.,, factors apply across races, cultures, classes, effects cumulative exposure multiple interacting risk factors exponentially increases child's risk., Also, antisocial behavior evolves course childhood, preschool elementary years peaking late adolescence/early adulthood. Direct, early intervention halt progress; firmly established, , antisocial patterns difficult change persist adulthood.,. General Risk Factors Antisocial Behavior general factors put all children risk antisocial behavior, including children disabled ADHD LD. presence multiple factors increases risk; conversely, elimination reduces risk. Individual risk factors. inborn traits characteristics related personality, temperament, cognitive ability identified risk factors delinquent behavior. doom children misbehavior crime, susceptible risks environment. addition, factors inborn traits known place individuals risk. (See box.) Family/community/societal risk factors. Family characteristics, community societal factors, increase risk antisocial behavior. (See box.) School-related risk factors. array school factors be linked delinquent behavior. (See box.) believe all teachers responsibility adapt study deal children nature. greatly affect future lifetime student anti-social behavior. question , teacher be required study deal counselor issues classroom? parents may be responsible children home, , classroom student agenda. Also, be done better understand nature child’s anti-social behavior? confidentiality factors may limit teacher’s intervention, best way go about growing issue? 8.03694551331055 431 434 m 688=1120680698=Hi Europe - European high school teacher team handball trainer specialized Education Psychology be America weeks summer. degrees English, Physical Education Master Degree Education Psychology be interested take part summer workshops, just find any! be interested anything sport related, anything education psychology sports, group dynamics ( sports), professional programmes young athletes, related team handball, sport work , aim just get another view sport related subjects, listen opinions get insight philosophies programmes. any information about programmes? possibble find suitable, know any institution find workshop schedules west United States middle July middle August? Greetings Roman. 8.03689298767656 15 356 m 3793=1197390257=doctoral student Teachers College, Columbia University conducting national survey about technology physical education. feel about technology physical education? know types technology be ? support need order implement technology? survey give opportunity voice opinions. chance increase public awareness issues related technology use physical education. link designed teach classes secondary (6th-12th grades) physical education. survey completely anonymous- information identifies individual teachers school needed. Simply visit survey link compete 10-minute questionnaire online. Visit link participate: http://home.adelphi.edu/~gibbonea/survey/ Thank . Results be published dissertation complete. 8.03622349880613 12 421 m 726=1123993352=teach small school student body about 210 students. caught kids baggies marijuana sent principal called cops. bad drug problem community dealers gets done. Cocaine Oxycontin pills easier come pack beer. wants get involved days drug dealers rights damn know rights. result students lack motivation due habits....late night parties drugging drinking...sleeping class attending all. don't know parents , doing kids doing. wish judges guts take S*#@ outta . sad frustrating trying teach kid potential hungover abusing drugs smoking crack. get involved suspect high cracked . year kid hooked cough medicine.. drinking stuff bathrooms. custodian empty bottles. turn away students drugs, accepting behavior ignoring . 8.03316775931278 9 2546 m 3766=1195343980=think essential parents aware health child, BMI just . knowing child's progress Math, Reading Writing health be left equation. paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, good academically sound body bad health? place score thier BMI report card Fall Spring. attach double-sided letter explaining BMI TREND number, healthy/unhealthy values listed back double-sided document. Patrick suggests inappropriate occur... won't know score means parents share score . responsible PHYISICALLY EDUCATING students parents ( community). see day parent(s) sue school district telling child obese. Doing BMIs 5th graders leave elementary couple years back 49% 85% higher. Thanks asking question. view BMI letter report card(s) 3rd, 4th 5th go : http://www.blaine.k12.wa./bes/bespe/ 8.03262565279994 431 1675 m 2094=1148486726=Value Play Forum Risk, Recreation, Children’s Health : Wednesday, May 31, 2006; :00 12:30 PM : American Enterprise Institute, 1150 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 : Children America lost significant opportunities active, stimulating, creative play be commonplace; result, childhood obesity risen children’s social cognitive development suffered. Playgrounds boring – stripped seesaws, slides, swings, jungle gyms. Sledding snowy hills public parks legal jeopardy. Fear sued fear slightest risk increasingly leading sedentary childhood, leads far greater health risks associated obesity lack exercise. May 31, 2006, AEI-Brookings Joint Center Common Good convene conference consider relationship America’s growing aversion risk development health children. Value Play conference bring , time, leaders fields playground landscape design, childhood development health, law explore relationship risk, recreation, children’s health. conference consist panels. panel be led Susan G. Solomon, author American Playgrounds: Revitalizing Community Space, include representatives education government discuss role legal fear risk aversion playground design recreation activities. second panel be composed experts childhood development health be led Joe L. Frost, Professor Emeritus University Texas leading expert issues relating play playgrounds. panel explore nature play, importance children’s cognitive, social, physical development, decline children’s physical activity health associated reduced opportunities play. third panel be led Philip K. Howard, prominent New York lawyer, author Death Common Sense Collapse Common Good, Chair Common Good. discuss societal attitudes risk steps be taken restore pleasures lessons playgrounds recreation provide children. INFORMATION (including panelists draft agenda) available : http://cgood.org/f-valueofplay.html. -page summary event, including draft agenda, attached . RSVP: register event, please e-mail rsvp@cgood.org name, organization, title, mailing address. Space limited, please respond early. any questions, please e-mail Andrew Park apark@cgood.org. Andrew T. Park Research Program Associate 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite 308 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202.293.7450 x 13 Fax: 202.293.7451 E-mail: apark@cgood.org [] 44. K The_Value_of_Play_--_Conference_Summary_and_Draft_Agenda.pdf "Conference Summary Agenda" 8.03254382070207 6 652 m 928=1130288821=uncertain , community level, knowing swim decreases ’s risk drowning. American academy Pediatrics recommend teaching young children swim. study Holland learned swim age 12 doubled risk melanoma. References Nelemann PJ, Rampen FH, Groenendal H, Kiemeney LA, Ruiter DJ Verbeek AL (1994) Swimming risk cutaneous melanoma. J Melanoma Res : 281-286 Editorial (2003) Prevention drowning. Pediatrics 112: 440-445 American Academy Pediatrics Policy Statement (2000) Smimming programs infants toddlers. Pediatrics 105: 868-870 Brenner RA, Saleja G Smith GS (2003)Swimming lessons, swimming ability risk drowning. Injury Control Safety Promotion10: 211-215 D Peter Birkett MD Copeland Drive Suffern New York 10901 Telephone 845-357-8088 Fax 845-357-8099 Email dpb1@columbia.edu 8.03226061294759 7 233 m 1415=1141100089=PEP Application Announcement Delayed Department Education today issue expected Federal Register notice inviting applications Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants Fiscal Year 2006. February 27 target date Forecast Grant Funding Opportunities published late year. conference call week, program specialist Department’s Office Safe Drug-Free Schools, administers PEP program, said announcement possibly be delayed mid-March. unspecified delay be coming senior levels Department Education Office Management Budget. NASPE continue monitor situation members know soon announcement published competition opened. Michael Ochs Director Government Relations National Association Sport Physical Education 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 (703) 476-3481 (703) 476-8316 F 8.03147794957089 431 541 m 695=1121257936=Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN be hosting workshop Jean Blaydes Madigan Friday, July 15th. all-day workshop be held FHU Sports Center, :00 . be break lunch ( ), workshop approximately :00 PM. workshop free generosity FHU professor Dr. Mary Ann Guinn. Henderson located West Tennessee intersection Highways 100 45, approximately 90 miles east Memphis, 150 miles west Nashville, 40 miles above Corinth, MS 20 miles south Jackson, TN Interstate 40. counties allowing teachers get -service credit workshop. know, Jean national reputation great demand United States presenter local, state, regional national meetings. workshops just physical educators. Classroom teachers, especially early grades, also invited attend. information, sign workshop, please contact Dr. Guinn maguinn@fhu.edu cell phone - 731-608-1477. 8.03106345874867 10 88 m 550=1111410629=Hi Steve, > > think raise important question. also think about great need help educational community understand physical education program be cut. Granted, years physical education " bed" practice behaviors exhibited. , isn't ironic day age almost daily reports health risks facing country, rising child obesity rates, 1st time life expectancy generation shorter current generation, see PE programs cut . , educational program designed provide chidren tools necessary reverse documented national trends removed schools. Go figure. > > Directly question. suggest look research examining "TEACHER" single largest factor contributing success students schools. don't reference near, week remember coming across article point. ( find pushed bit :-)) thing scares about classroom teachers teach PE, consultant's support, classroom teachers be effective teaching physical education truly value contribution welcome opportunity teach . common strand see physical educators highly effective genuine passion , willing, able, transmit passion students way. 'm sure classroom teachers be able willing "go ". theory, think "consultant" idea good . also feel careful inventory feelings support classroom teachers responsibility area curriculum be taken. > > Michael J. Roskamp > Visiting Professor, Movement Science > Grand Valley State University > roskampm@gvsu.edu > (616) 331-8681 > > " don't stand , 'll fall anything." > > - Steve Bartkowski, NFL > quarterback > > __________________________________________________ ______________ 8.03087864086641 4 1894 m 3397=1189545988=played tennis throughtout highschool # position started college, attended community college nearby house coached highschool JV team. couple good doubles drills share . * drill people race, alone. Start sideline court sprint centerline court. Touch line hand sprint back starting line touch line hand. turn sprint doubles line touch line hand go back start. After doubles line go outside doubles line. want go start court run courts. drill helps develop foot speed speed quickly turning moving opposite direction. carry tennis racquet drill . * people stand baseline people stand net. players net doubles team players baseline doubles team. person feeds ball plays point. drill helps improve doubles skills. Play game team reach eleven points wins. team reaches eleven points, switch team baseline be net team net move net. Hope work ! 8.02961020611679 1524 1638 m 2066=1146844598=Physical Best Committee (PBC) open positions 2007-2010. Candidates needed fill positions Eastern District Southwest District. Candidates meet following criteria: Membership NASPE minimum previous years Reside AAHPERD District positions rotate year Status current Physical Best Instructor Attend meetings PBC entire term office ( held AAHPERD Convention expense committee member, additional meetings held year all travel expenses substitute fees covered NASPE) contribute -going development program described PBC operating codes Applicants may hold elective offices NASPE proposed term office Applicants’ job situations permit opportunity carry committee job responsibilities effectively interested applying, please send letter interest, resume/vitae, optional letter recommendation Susan Schoenberg (sschoenberg@aahperd.org fax 703-476-8316) June , 2006. 8.02777220463972 4 1594 m 2086=1147552964=Student-athletes complete course work all classes be eligible participate extra-curricular sports/activities. modify PE course work accomondate sports athletes disrupt daily class routine. PE teacher track coach situations addressed early season. student-athlete knows track meets days training days PE class work be completed assigned. season track athletes performed poorly pacer test 5th period class. (20 count) told sub track meet going take easy. After class sub told happened. travel plans meet allowed keep kids school repeat pacer test 7th period teacher. test be repeated meet. performance improved 77 count. PE teacher appreciated support classroom activity. parents, spoke meet felt athlete be excused meet. understand efforts recovery time affect track performance. track meet hours (plenty recovery time) athletes triple jumped season lifetime best efforts. Set standard expectations high students respond. 8.02753644238215 2 1411 m 2896=1171479506=Hello, name Gina currently Health Physical Education major minor Adapted Physical Activity Slippery Rock University. graduating getting job hoping be able start add Adapted Education program providing classes all students. want educate physical, emotional, intellectual disabilities also able bodied students, providing chance participate adapted sports. question classes available all students part PE curriculum cut extra classes just include regular PE schedule? Dear, Gina fellow student Slippery Rock University student majoring Health P.E. minor Adapted Physical Activity, feel be included adapted sports. feel participation Sport Disability provided invaluable experience . Theses experiences help thought life understand experience life able bodied hand. graduation teaching plan all students participate adapted sports broaden view understanding about disability sports. excited about learned personally experiencing disability sports. 8.02724730944373 547 765 m 4081=1206632475=equipment required: Flat, non-slip surface, marking cones, 20m measuring tape, cd pre-recorded audio tape, cd tape recorder, recording sheets. description: test involves continuous running lines 20m apart time recorded beeps. reason test also called 'beep' 'bleep' test. test subjects stand lines facing second line, running instructed cd tape. speed start quite slow. subject continues running lines, turning signaled recorded beeps. After about minute, sound indicates increase speed, beeps be closer . continues minute (level). line reached time beep, subject run line turn try catch pace ‘beeps’. Also, line reached beep sounds, subject wait beep sounds. test stopped subject fails reach line ( meters) consecutive ends. versions test, commonly version initial running velocity . km/hr, increases 0. km/hr minute. got explanation http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/20mshutt le.htm understand pretty clearly. 8.0261227249378 9 2475 m 3354=1183650017=following comment Frank Forencich response editorial provided Phil Lawler June/July pelinks4u editorial ( archive August). Frank guest editor May, readers be interested perspective physical education posted May issue pelinks4u available archives. ____________________________________________ Phil Lawler completely misses mark pro-technology stance. seen Lawler give presentations thing obvious: reason succeeds teaching tools technology. succeeds passion desire. ( deep pockets community.) just rocks sticks. point. Technology complete side-show colossal waste energy. , 's distraction really need pay attention : body . teaching PE, thing matters interest, desire, engagement. tools irrelevant. invite Lawler spend year teaching medicine ball hula hoop. certain results be just good better. Human beings ( animals) healthy millions years technology. Dancers martial artists succeeded generations any gee-whiz devices. Gadgets dead . Frank Forencich Exuberant Animal 8.02609645457077 2 77 m 857=1129148177=special education 20 years. general guidelines population. Reduce distractions clearly define rec space. Employ task variation - stations. Emphasize participation, competition. Integrate strengths student lesson. integration appropriate, design parallel activity take place area time. also experimented peer tutor dyads/tryads. begins sensitivity training typical peers. suggest emloying school psychologist reference scope depth training. choose simple motor skill throwing. dyad/tryad ( D/T) typical peer teacher. Essentially, teacher teaches typical peer properly sequence skill. 2nd D/T typical peer autistic student (unidirectional). 3rd D/T typical peer autistic student ( reciprocal). 4th D/T autistic child teaching atypical peer ( unidirectional) . 5th D/T autistic student typical age peer. experiment little find methodology advantageous. give students moment shine, really raise self-esteem gives opportunity reciprocate social environments. Good luck. 8.02395262246355 12 850 m 1914=1144130439=Stephanie: 's good thinking part. Curriculum be designed maximum number students, (just) physically gifted. Knowing feel about high school experience, 'm sure provide students improved meaningful curriculum. Jeremy: Lifetime activities include power walking (get pedometer), aquatics, dance, cycling, skating, skiing, aerobics various types, martial arts various types, outdoor education (geo-cashing, orienteering, camping, hunting fishing, snow shoeing, skiing, cross country skiing .) exciting enjoyable activities kids continue participate years. 'S shoudl be teaching students. teach team sport, offer competitive side levels: want enjoy elevated levels competition, prefer mid-range semi-compitive experience prefer spend time developing skills playing individual contests (horse, world, .) teaching address developmental social levels all students. Takes time planning, reaches all kids job lot interesting enjoyable. be best teacher possible, continue learn day 're job, right day. be doing ? Joe Herzog, Fresno Unified 1965-2006 8.02373355289944 574 643 m 816=1128102919=Ring! Ring! hope lots professionals answer call! Council School Leadership Physical Education (CSLPE) recognize outstanding K-12 professionals 2006 National AAHPERD Convention Salt Lake City. Nominations open October 15 Channing Mann Award Distinguished Leadership Award. Channing Mann Outstanding Physical Education Administrator Award highest recognition bestowed CSLPE honors individuals dedicated excellence K-12 administrators supervisors, contributions profession, service mission CSLPE. individuals exemplify highest standards accomplishment innovation. Distinguished Leadership Physical Education Award presented individuals successful leadership dedication profession physical education. Candidates demonstrated creative/innovative programs service school, community, state, nation physical education. download application, review criteria, take look past award winners go NASPE webpage select awards recognition Channing Mann Award select CSLPE (PE Councils) Distinguished Leadership Award. ! 's recognize folks big difference. Remember deadline October 15. Thank ! 8.02341236036573 236 550 m 709=1122016082=Smoking dangerous self-destructive habit. Various poisons contained tobacco smoke cause contribute cancer mouth lungs, heart problems, emphysema, gum disease variety physical diseases. Cigarette smoking preventable cause premature death United States . ’s important! Want evidence dangers smoking? Consider statistics: smoker’s risk heart attack twice nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking biggest risk factor sudden cardiac death -- smokers looking times risk nonsmokers. Studies shown cigarette smoking also important risk factor stroke. evidence also indicates chronic exposure environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke, passive smoking) may increase risk heart disease. smokers sincerely want quit. know cigarettes threaten health, set bad example children, annoy acquaintances cost inordinate amount money. force smoker quit. 's person decide ., cigarette tranquilizer.. smoker understands smoking behavior, be able cope successfully select best quitting approaches type life-style leads. Quitting hard, don't give ! Quit smoking ! better Life,,!!! (Message edited admin July 22, 2005) 8.02339125635599 575 2712 m 3357=1184769873=Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool newest resource National Association Sport Physical Education (NASPE). Visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/ TeacherEvaluationTool.doc All teachers benefit meaningful, ongoing assessment evaluation. NASPE-developed Physical Education Teacher Evaluation Tool identifies knowledge, skills, behaviors needed provide sound instruction K-12 physical education classroom. purpose assist principals school district curriculum specialists evaluate physical education teaches guide physical education teachers reflection self-assessment, serve instruction tool college/university physical education teacher education programs. new resource document aligned NASPE’s National Standards Physical Education, Appropriate Practices Physical Education, Opportunity Learn Standards published position paper, “ Constitutes Highly Qualified Physical Education Teacher?” View all NASPE’s position papers www.naspeinfo.org, clicking Position Papers Publications. order NASPE publications, visit online bookstore Publications www.naspeinfo.org call -800-321-0789. 8.02305869295555 7 591 m 763=1125384907=Paula Kun, AAHPERD Walk4Life, Inc. leading manufacturer supplier quality pedometers educational institutions, designated states Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia Wisconsin eligible recipients 2005-2006 Title Grant Program. program provides qualified Title schools eligible states "buy , get free" offer purchase pedometer "PA Packs." complete teacher's resource kit easier implement use pedometers PE class. PA Pack include 15, 24 30 pedometers durable storage case, loss prevention straps, incentive tokens, mileage tracking cards, award certificates, 67 lesson plans additional teaching aids. purchased PA Pack be customized school name. "free" PA Pack Walk4Life label. Walk4Life Title program designed help Title schools maximize budget dollars easy way pedometer based curriculum. school may receive kits price schools benefit splitting cost get PE Pack school. grant effective April , 2005 September 30, 2006 open any eligible Title school designated states. grant be applied any Walk4Life pedometer model limited PA Pack school. order call -888-422-1806 visit www.walk4life.com. 8.02240179532026 6 75 m 196=1079385420=point 'd 'm learning about improve program, 've teaching approx. 17 years. prepare totally actual job... demanding frustrating gets real world... .e. flexibility needed finding balance right actually . Schools school systems request suggest strongly... Phys. Ed. Teacher "" ....blah blah blah, lose gym area double classes......easily, "'t " ???? , state "Teacher" subject "Phys. Ed." program organization , .e. sequence program....., 't convince right ....., days walk discover place teach find place clear all teachers may signed space, .e. computer lab. Flexibility key making schools. Getting along huge "postively" flexible huge. Integration huge......"mainstreaming" way against..... lot knowledge Adaptive world continue gain all time, say ? takes class sizes ineffective...???? realize done based scheduling difficulities solely socialization vs appropriate motor develop child. gets bit frustrating. , recommend all-----BE FLEXIBLE POSITIVE ATTITUDE...... EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS. Administrators, teachers, parents, community !!! pay . ... slowly, slowly see point view. Good luck, Gwen 8.02204028566159 6 661 m 1433=1141328677=comparison test data California, done 2002 2004 compelling common sense teaching experience tells powerful relationship physical activity brain growth development. be noted collection aforementioned test data "study." parameters established testing methodology, particularly Fitnessgram studied. School school, district district departments, aware variations, significant ones, testing methodology. comparison data provides strong inferential conclusion, causal . be careful present information, critics jump opportunity claim mis-interpreted results. data frequently shared hundreds teachers school administrators. presented 2002 data press conference Alaska AAHPERD, 2004. 110%+ convinced positive relationship physical activity cognitive growth, validity, deal data, strong appears be, scientific manner. just mis-understanding, belief student country minimum hour physical education school day, K-12. posted cast doubt need higher levels activity, take time read research...Hannaford, Diamond, Jensen, Ratey, Summerford, Dennison . Any books convince need profound levels activity. Joe Herzog, Chair, Region 28, CAHPERD Pres. Fresno Alliance Phys. Educ. athletics 8.02189153813618 9 2294 m 2815=1170127751=Hi Nadia great post! Personally, believe teaching "abstinence-" sex ed. unrealistic, mention ineffective. Sure, waiting marriage sex ethical (according societal belief), believe curiosity basis education. research ( done Texas &M University 2005) confirms abstinence- sex education programs, major part George W. Bush's education plan (LOL. find paradoxical), absolutely impact compared hormone-raging teenagers educated. , study reveals teenagers taught abstinence- sex ed. tend unprotected sex frequently received proper instructions use contraceptives. doesn't surprise ? don't criticize abstinence main focus sex education. just believe educators evolve students different culture live (hip hop culture big ). find dissatisfied ( health teacher, ) teach abstinence knowing students go home watch 'Sex City' 'Desperate Housewives'. put situation allowed teach abstinence, try best convince school board parents ( be difficult religious school). doesn't work, ( ashamed say ) respect decision submit authority. philosophy stands; students 't learn way teach, ought teach way learn. 8.02124628798082 6 665 m 1706=1142790371=rare cases get child doesn't want participate, get choice- rest class doing sit time- take consequence home-room teacher give time- (usually missing recess). 'll get going 99% time. course, year try elimiate possibily children wanting participate allowing children choose be doing. example, know girls don't basketball boys don't gymnastics units . gymnastics set side gym basketball activities set side. way children tend " gym" feeling get choose. case doing mini-olympic events (dribbling, shooting, hula-hoops, gymnastics Jump rope) children choose events trained competed responsibility be event. Closing ceremonies come 700 children handful failed compete event. 10 times compete ALL events! ones compete any legit reason ( couple sick teachers nurse supposed tell didn't) allowed participate closing ceremonies scooter big red bouncy ball races go along medal ceremonies (awards competing). nerve get mad said going tell father. know father told child go ahead tell father. asked father be mad following after telling weeks needed compete event doing supposed actually teasing children trying different events. Needless say didn't hear anything father. 8.02107374745347 6 566 m 730=1124450679=, ... started feeling time right, reason, 're smoking again. , 're asking 's worth try quitting again. bet ! Smoking dangerous self-destructive habit. Various poisons contained tobacco smoke cause contribute cancer mouth lungs, heart problems, emphysema, gum disease variety physical diseases. Cigarette smoking preventable cause premature death United States . ’s important! Want evidence dangers smoking? Consider statistics: smoker’s risk heart attack twice nonsmokers. Cigarette smoking biggest risk factor sudden cardiac death -- smokers looking times risk nonsmokers. Studies shown cigarette smoking also important risk factor stroke. evidence also indicates chronic exposure environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke, passive smoking) may increase risk heart disease. smokers sincerely want quit. know cigarettes threaten health, set bad example children, annoy acquaintances cost inordinate amount money. force smoker quit. 's person decide ., cigarette tranquilizer.. smoker understands smoking behavior, be able cope successfully select best quitting approaches type life-style leads. Quitting hard, don't give ! Quit smoking ! better Life,,!!! (Message edited admin August 19, 2005) 8.02045900349783 547 2396 m 2949=1172703070=According NASPE's Appropriate Practices Elementary School Physical Education (2000), " quality physical education class teachers involve ALL children activities allow participate actively, physically mentally. Activities relay races, dodgeball, elimination tag provide limited opportunities class, especially slower, agile students need activity ." students eliminated dodgeball typically ones need be active practice skills. times students also ones amount confidence physical abilities. targeted "weaker" players, hit hard-thrown ball, help kids develop confidence. arguments heard favor dodgeball allows practice important physical skills - kids . Dodgeball provide means practicing important physical skills - running, dodging, throwing, catching. , activities allow practice skills human targets eliminating students play. kids may - skilled, confident. ! Certainly student gets hit hard stomach, head, groin. appropriate teach children win hurting . article about new GSN (games network) TV show called "Extreme Dodgeball," talk "developing executing extreme strategies annihilate opponents" use terms "throw--kill ratios," "headshots." NASPE asks, " type game want children be exposed ?" 8.01913165201453 9 332 m 681=1120278666=high school developed health council comprised administrators, teachers, support staff, students. council committed changing nutritional standards school cafeterias district, working goal meeting students' physical emotional needs, academic needs. ( want be leaders role models health nutrition, dragged legislation.) sent team visit school district completely revamped cafeteria eliminating ala carte foods offer healthy meals--- candy, soda, . students went group visit said food really good actually eat school lunch similar. changes helped encourage students eat . administration decided ease changes slowly council ( want be pioneers just jump feet ), developed master health plan includes stocking all soda machines water (plain flavored artificial flavors), 100% juice, milk--- sodas sugar-laden drinks. also calls eliminating candy soda sales school fundraisers. trying convince reluctant colleagues 's ethical profit sales items detrimental students' health, matter difficulties incur. , yearbook, sports teams, forth take hit fundraising, advisors trade health children ends meet? shouldn't be doing students, . passionate council members , , realize need be judgmental obnoxious about , try help staff see vision helping students healthy young adults quality life ( rest lives!) be enhanced efforts. 8.01849092176068 236 2110 m 2634=1161884140=Health Behavior Research & Evaluation School Behavioral Organizational Sciences Claremont Graduate University pleased announce new program Health Behavior Research Evaluation. program addition M.. -Concentration Evaluation. Graduates program be trained employment variety settings, including faculty positions academia, research scientist positions professional organizations, consulting positions health organizations. Health Behavior Research Evaluation program main areas emphasis: study determinants interventions addressing health behavior, development expertise program evaluation, solid foundation behavioral science research methods. Due largely increasing recognition major causes diseases resulting human illness death behavioral preventable, strong demand behavioral scientists capable conducting rigorous applied research evaluation wide variety career settings. graduate program Health Behavior Research seeks students committed learning apply psychological science evaluation promote health prevent disease, improve public health diverse global communities. detailed information about Health Behavior Research Evaluation program may be obtained sending email : healthbehavior@cgu.edu information about School Behavioral Organizational Sciences Claremont Graduate University go : http://www.cgu.edu/pages/154.asp Please share information colleagues any prospective students may encounter. 8.01586774201757 3 564 m 729=1124374486=Hi All, be interested know about growing concern incorporate any state advocacy may be relevant. Judith C. Young, Ph.D. VP Programs American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 Tel: 703-476-3412 Fax: 703-476-9527 Email: jyoung@aahperd.org www.aahperd.org AAHPERD National Convention Salt Lake City, UT April 25 - April 29, 2006 -----Original Message----- : aaaron@hastingsgroup.com [mailto:aaaron@hastingsgroup.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 :56 : Judy Young Subject: Ed News Advisory-Study: NCLB Revolt Seen 47 States, Opposition Expected August 17, 2005 News Advisory ... NCLB LEFT : NEW REPORT DETAIL GROWING GRASSROOTS REBELLION AGAINST CONTROVERSIAL FEDERAL ACT Study: 47 States Already Varying Stages Revolt Against NCLB; Momentum Expected New School Year, States (MN, , NV, NJ VA) Poised Be Biggest Battlegrounds 2005-2006. WASHINGTON, D.C.///NEWS ADVISORY/// American children teachers head back school, widespread grassroots rebellion against controversial Child Left (NCLB) Act taken root 47 50 states gain new momentum 2005-2006 school year, according detailed analysis NCLBgrassroots.org, project nonprofit nonpartisan Civil Society Institute (CSI). major new report be released live, phone-based news event ( full Q&) :30 p.m. ET August 17, 2005. News event speakers be: * Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal; * Minnesota State Rep. Mindy Greiling, Roseville, MN; * Laredo (TX) Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Schools Sylvia Bruni; * Parents Public Schools Board President Lisa Schiff, San Francisco, CA; * Civil Society Institute President Pam Solo. Entitled "NCLB Left : Understanding Growing Grassroots Rebellion Against Controversial Law," new NCLBgrassroots.org report provides detailed look various aspects grassroots backlash 47 states against NCLB, including states (Colorado, Connecticut Utah) already "open revolt" states (Minnesota, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey Virginia) expected be biggest hot spots NCLB opposition 2005-2006 school year. PARTICIPATE: participate live, -way telenews event ( Q&), dial (800) 860-2442 :30 p.m. ET August 17, 2005. Ask "NCLB Left " news event. 'T PARTICIPATE?: streaming audio replay call be available Web http://www.NCLBgrassroots.org p.m. ET August 17, 2005. INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ailis Aaron, (703) 276-3265 aaaron@hastingsgroup.com. nonprofit nonprofit Civil Society Institute based Newton, Massachusetts. mission Institute serve catalyst change creating problem-solving interactions people, communities, government business, help improve society. Visit Civil Society Institute Web http://www.civilsocietyinstitute.org. NCLBgrassroots.org monitors communities across U.S. addressing challenges controversial Child Left Act. law's goals improved student achievement school accountability embraced , growing concern NCLB's implementation emphasis labeling schools failures undermine children's learning weaken local control schools. Web site http://www.NCLBgrassroots.org seeks capture convey sentiments growing concern about NCLB tracking related developments all 50 states. 8.01582902555239 431 1170 m 1369=1140102626=Eastern District Association Convention, Hartford, CT. March -. hope join ! Registration convention information be http://www.aahperd.org/eda Please sure check all exciting JRFH/HFH events convention. Jump Rope Contest: Wednesday, March , :30-:00 PM Exhibitor's Gala. American Heart Association booth Connecticut Convention Center test jump rope skills. See jumps 30 seconds. be $ donation CT AHA chance winning basket full JRFH goodies. All contestants receive little thank gift donation. Student Session: get started Jump Rope Heart Hoops Heart school? Thursday, March 2nd, 10:15-11:30 . Join session learn about run JRFH/HFH event school. participant receive packet information. also opportunity participate fun stations jump ropes basketballs. Presenters be Kelly Holcombe, Colleen Wegimont Gene White. Jump Rope Hoops Heart: New Ideas ! Friday March 3rd, :15-:30 PM. Join session learn start demo team coach Forbes Flyers, Janice Harrington. Hear spice event learn new AHA. participant receive packets information take home . Presenters be Marissa Greider, CT AHA, Jan Harrington, CT JRFH/HFH Coordinator, Colleen Wegimont, EDA JRFH/HFH Coordinator. Jump Rope Demo Team: Forbes Flyers coach Janice Harrington be performing Exhibit area Friday, March 3rd 11:30 12:30. Come watch marvelous jumpers perform routines. amazing learn new take back students. JRHFH Social: Friday, March 3rd, :00-:00 PM. be social all JRFH/HFH event coordinators Presidential Suite. be time EDA thank efforts. little food, talk, thank gift. AHA Booth get special sticker name badge join JRHFH Social. See Hartford! Colleen Wegimont EDA JRFH/HFH Coordinator 8.01403920534956 154 223 m 402=1108482751=Dr. Ruth J. Nearing - Position Available: Assistant/Associate Professor Physical Education Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate graduate courses PreK- physical education pedagogy rhythms/dance. Additional teaching responsibilities include program areas specific departmental needs. Responsibilities also include ability teach / perform effectively, continued involvement scholarly achievements research, continued preparation study, contribution student growth, development service university community. Summer school employment possible. Qualifications/experience: Ph.D. Ed.D. required time appointment minimum graduate degree physical education. minimum years public school teaching experience grades PreK- physical education required. Applicant demonstrated proficiency teaching imbedded technology, demonstrated scholarly activities, demonstrated ability teach work persons culturally diverse backgrounds. Application information/ deadline: Applicant submit: letter application, vita, letters professional recommendation, graduate transcripts (copies acceptable initial screening). Additional materials may be requested. Application materials be received mail fax March , 2005 p.m. central standard time full consideration. Position remain open filled. Date Appointment: August 29, 2005 Salary: Commensurate experience Apply : Ruth J. Nearing, Chair Physical Education Search Committee, Department HPERSS, St. Cloud State University, Halenbeck Hall #327, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56303-4498, Main Office Phone: 320.308.4251, Fax: 320.308.5399 St. Cloud State University committed excellence actively supports cultural diversity. promote endeavor, invite individuals contribute diversity apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons disabilities. St. Cloud State University member Minnesota State Colleges Universities. 8.01289507215107 7 879 m 1034=1131309456=Physical Education Grants Initiative Future Fisherman Foundation, American Association Leisure Recreation, National Association Sport Physical Education Recreational Boating Fishing Foundation partnering sponsor Physical Education Grants Initiative. grants provide $,000 physical education teachers help establish fishing / boating education program school. grant recipient attend day Physical Education Grants Training Workshop. Travel workshop be included grant award. Room board be covered Future Fisherman Foundation. grant open all K-12 PE teachers members American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance. Applications 2006-2007 school year due March 2006. information PE grants application, visit Future Fisherman Foundation www.futurefisherman.org/pegrant. Meet Physical Education Standards National Association Sport Physical Education (NASPE) developed set standards physical education discusses student know be able result quality physical education program. All standards be met fishing / boating program. standards be met include following: Understand physical activity provides opportunity enjoyment, challenge, self-expression social interaction. Demonstrate competency movement forms proficiency movement forms. Applies movement concepts principles learning development motor skills. Exhibits physically active lifestyle. Preparing fishing education program Pequest Trout Hatchery Natural Resource Education Center great place learn about aquatic resources fish. monthly fishing programs run April October, Pequest host Hooked Fishing – Drugs (HOFNOD) instructor training runs times year. HOFNOD great stepping stone creating meaningful fishing education program school. sign class today! Visit web www.njfishandwildlife.com list programs. students learned necessary basic skills fishing gained knowledge about aquatic resources, schedule trip Pequest hands- fishing experience forget! All Pequest programs free charge! [] 42. K PEGrant.cdr "PE Grants Flier" 8.01195082589433 154 348 m 489=1109798123=PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY POSITION Search #1908 Hike, camp, paddle, ski, sail, fly fish, ride horses, enjoy life wonderful small-town college community beautiful Pacific Northwest! Central Washington University's Physical Education Program vacancy colleague teach undergraduate graduate teacher education program. Located about hours east Seattle, CWU nestled beautiful, dry ( Seattle rain !), Kittitas Valley surrounded mountains, rivers, forests. enjoy outdoors looking great place raise family check position! Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate Physical Education emphasis Physical Education Pedagogy; Professional experience teaching physical education K-12 level. Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching Physical Education methodology university level; Experience interdisciplinary approaches program development delivery; Experience educational technology, including distance learning. Salary Range:  Depending qualifications. Starting Date:  Fall Quarter, 2005 Application Procedure: Interested applicants send letter application addressing qualifications, responsibilities, expectations listed job description, current vitae, names, addresses phone numbers references, copy transcripts search committee. Pedagogy Search Committee Department Health, Human Performance & Recreation Central Washington University 400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA  98926-7572 (509) 963-1911 Screening March , 2005, continue position filled. Information: Stephen Jefferies, Ph.D., Committee Chair Telephone: (509) 963-2241 FAX: (509) 963-1848 E-Mail: <mailto:jefferis@cwu.edu>jefferis@cwu.edu CWU's PETE program largest Washington State. CWU home PELINKS4U web site online graduate programs physical education available nationwide. Faculty actively involved supporting PEP grants State, organize annual statewide workshop teachers, offer summer camp students grades -, pursue various professional research activities. Get away crowds join small group dedicated teaching professionals CWU. AA/EYE/Title IX Institution. 8.01060742110956 9 1180 m 1387=1140369189=Dear Colleagues, name Rick Fie University Minnesota doing research disordered eating female xc/distance runners. know controversial problem area learn. excited about able add unique insights current knowledge writing ask help. believe wealth information hidden away personal diaries runners may kept. ’s hope use diaries primary data source. also believe challenging parts research be finding people kept . hoping help along lines. ’ve copied also attached document elaborates gives contact information. potential participant, look forward hearing . , be possible forward document potential participants (runners past present) post attachment place people may see be tremendous help. also copy document www.tc.umn.edu/~fiexx001/participants.doc ’d talk , ’d welcome opportunity. email address fiexx001@umn.edu. Respectfully, Rick Fie Research Participants Needed Disordered Eating Female Distance Runners: Qualitative Diary View Hi… name’s Rick Fie ’m University Minnesota. appreciate stopping look. ’ve lifelong professional personal interest “disordered” eating position year be able original research along lines. great desire educate people about area use help. years tremendous amount research about disordered eating learned. understand. area continues grow, new questions interesting ways answering emerging. terms athletics, studies actually looked certain types behaviors surrounding eating develop, especially, meanings purposes associated . , wealth type information --- question : get ? believe may be hidden personal diaries runners. got idea reading Mary Wazeter’s book “Dark marathon, Mary Wazeter story: ongoing struggles world class runner”. Mary relied heavily personal diary/training journal way telling story. book full insights experiences brought light help understand eating unique worthwhile perspective. female ran cross country high school / college, kept diary ( extended training journal) wrote about experiences any following: fasting, severe caloric restriction, vomiting, diet pill, laxative diuretic use, excessive exercise special/ritualistic dieting, be participant study. diary be wealth information building understanding about things. wouldn’t meet person; actually part diary; remain anonymous terms analysis. ’re interested, hope drop email fiexx001@umn.edu discuss consent process, arrange communication. [] 27. K participant_solicitation_irb.doc "participant solicitation document" 8.00438312649264 7 2213 m 2740=1167507352="Physh Ed" Grants Initiative Get Fishing Education Program Started School! Future Fisherman Foundation, National Association Sport Physical Education Recreational Boating Fishing Foundation partnering sponsor Physical Education - "Physh Ed" - Grants Initiative. grants provide $,000 physical education teachers help establish fishing / boating education program school. grant recipient attend -day Physical Education Grants Training Workshop. Travel workshop be included grant award. Room board be covered Future Fisherman Foundation. grant open all K-12 PE teachers national members American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance. Applications 2007-2008 school year due March , 2007. Request Proposals partnership requests proposals incorporate quality, viable fishing boating programs curriculum-based K-12 physical education classes. Programs incorporate fishing / boating mainstream physical education curriculum school hours. Main objectives emphasize relationship fishing/boating lifetime physical/mental health. Eligible Programs Programs expose class period sports fishing, boating, combination . Activities include instruction following: spin-casting, bait-casting, fly fishing, ice fishing, canoeing, kayaking, power boating. Supplementary activities may include fly tying, knot tying, resource management/conservation, water safety, water rescue/CPR training. Grants funds available solely support clubs, after-school programs, supplementary-education activities. , applicants strongly encouraged include after-hours program component. All equipment / materials purchased curriculum-based program may be any activity deemed appropriate grant recipient. Eligible Applicants Grant funds available all elementary, middle, high school physical education instructors. Public school instructors hold current state physical educator certificate. Private charter school instructors be certified hold degree physical education domain. Grant funds initiative available higher education institutions. Applicants be current national members American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance (AAHPERD) length grant contract period. State AHPERD membership sufficient application consideration. All applicants be employed public private school capable receiving administering funds. All applications be signed school principal school district representative (district superintendent supervisory staff) separate applying individual. event funding achieved, all checks be school affiliated school organization. Inter-disciplinary involvement strongly encouraged; , all applicants be physical education instructors. Proposal Guidelines Eligible budget items include equipment (fishing rods/reels, tackle, canoes, kayaks, .), supplementary printed materials (curriculum handbooks, classroom supplies, activity materials, .), safety supplies (-aid kits, personal flotation devices, throw ropes, .), instructor airfare mandatory summer workshop, student travel -water experiences, fish stocking. All volunteered time -kind donations be included proposed budget. Grant funds may be salary benefits, guest speakers, professional guides, charter fees, insurance, permits, licenses, access fees, food beverages, T-shirts, anti-fishing/boating messages / entities. All budgets subject approval grant funds administered. Proposals may be part larger program funded additional sources; program objective be completed year grant award. Grant funds awarded total $,000. Final budget amounts bearing proposal consideration applicants need request proposal budget deems necessary. Proposal Evaluation Eligible programs be evaluated relationship all national physical education standards outlined National Association Sport Physical Education (NASPE). Program activities be available all classroom students regardless age, sex, race, religion, physical/mental ability. Eligible proposals be jointly reviewed panel consisting partner representatives, state agency personnel, professionals physical education field. proposal reviewed randomly selected panelists universal scoring system. Scores averaged proposals funded based final average score. Proposals be evaluated based following criterion: . Need: Likelihood fishing / boating education program enhance current physical health development students; ability provide additional venues / equipment/materials physical education recreational activity. . Program Design: Demonstration meaningful appropriate instruction provide students opportunity learn valuable fishing boating skills. . Capacity: Ability school support viable fishing / boating program current physical education curriculum. . Student Assessment: Use multiple methods document student knowledge, skills, experiential outcomes fishing boating, achievement school program objectives. . Sustainability: ability commitment school partners continue enhance fishing / boating program future. Applying Funding Applicants submit original copies completed Future Fisherman Foundation National Fishing Boating Education Grants Initiative application all required documentation. National Fishing Boating Education Grants Initiative Application Form (pdf, 36kb) Future Fisherman Foundation receive original copies completed application all required documentation :00 p.m. March 31, 2006. Electronic faxed applications be accepted. Proposals be submitted : Future Fisherman Foundation PE Grant Application 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22314 Contact Information Grant applicants may contact Future Fisherman Foundation info@futurefisherman.org questions regarding potential proposals. information, please visit following websites: Future Fisherman Foundation: www.futurefisherman.org Recreational Boating Fishing Foundation: www.rbff.org American Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance: www.aahperd.org 8.00366140566441 811 1534 m 1983=1144788619=Congratulations! STARS Exemplary Physical Education Recognition Program (State Listing) Alabama STARS Level Elementary School: Ogletree Elementary School (2004-2007) 737 Ogletree Road Auburn, AL 36830 334-821-2140 http://www.auburnschools.org/ogletree/dschnuelle/ ndex.html Cristen Herring, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Deana Schnuelle Amy Chance Kristie Pinyan Alaska STARS Level Elementary School: Willard L. Bowman Elementary School (2004-2007) 11700 Gregory Road Anchorage, AK 99516 907-742-5629 www.asdk12.org; http://www.asdk12.org/schools/bowman/pages/ Darrell Vincek, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Sara Paulson Florida STARS Level Elementary Schools: Equestrian Trails Elementary School (2005-2008) 9720 Pierson Road Wellington, FL 33414 561-791-9300 Sandra Gero, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Amie Schneider Julius Baumann Verde Elementary School (2004-2007) 6590 Verde Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-218-5840 http://www.palmbeach.k12.fl./verdees/index1.htm Dr. Jon Prince, Principal Physical Education Teacher: James Gostomski Middle School: Turkey Creek Middle School (2004-2007) 5005 South Turkey Creek Road Plant City, FL 33567 813-757-9442 http://www.sdhc.k12.fl./~turkeycreek.middle/ Mark West, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Ulysses Valdes, III – Department Chair Tecca Kilmer-Almskog Debbie Taylor Marcy Beck Christopher Rawlins Ira Shaw Georgia STARS Level Elementary School: Braelinn Elementary School (2005–2008) 975 Robinson Road Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-5410 Wenonah Bell, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Anne Raines New Jersey STARS Level Elementary School: Fleetwood Elementary School (2004-2007) 231 Fleetwood Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 609-235-3004 http://fleetwood.mountlaurel.k12.nj./ Linda Dickerson, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Carol Lynch Michigan STARS Level High School: Seaholm High School (2004-2007) 2436 West Lincoln Road Birmingham, MI 48009 248-203-3776 http://www.birmingham.k12.mi./seaholm.html Terry Piper, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Derek DiGiovanni Jeff Devantier Debbie O’Neil Brian Priebe Missouri STARS Level Elementary School: Babler Elementary School (2006–2009) 1955 Shepard Rd. Wildwood, MO 63038 636-458-7328, ext. 63084 www.rockwood.k12.mo./babler/ Marie Strothmann, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Rhonda Williams Michael Kaiser Kendall McMahon Nebraska STARS Level Middle School: Andersen Middle School (2005-2008) 15404 Adams Street Omaha, NE 68137 402-734-7845 www.mpsomaha.org/ams/home.html Jeff Alfrey, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Diane Mynster Dan Crawford Chris Johnson New York STARS Level High School: Victor High School (2004-2007) 953 High Street Victor, NY 14564 585-458-5674 http://www.victorschools.org/files/493/Welcome%20t o%20Physical%20Education%20in%20the%2021st%20centu ry.ppt Yvonne O’Shea, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Shelley Collins Jim Andre Keith Shields Bryan Lischerelli Leanne Ferreri Sean Rucker Mike Ferreri Robert Thompson STARS Level Middle School: M.C. Miller Middle School (2004-2007) 65 Fording Place Road Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845-382-2960 http://www.kingstoncityschools.org/miller_home.htm Joseph Previll, Principal Glen Maisch, Director PE Athletics Physical Education Teachers: Lisa Hackett Michael Marra Ann Cotty Ronald Kilder North Carolina STARS Level Elementary School: Cartoogechaye Elementary School (2006-2009) 3295 Old Murphy Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 828-524-2845 www.cartoogechaye-elementary.org/ Jerry Arnold, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Sarah Lowell Brian Crupi PENNSYLVANIA STARS Level Elementary School: Oliver Heckman Elementary School (2005-2008) Cherry Street Langhorne, PA 19047 215-752-3822 Jacqueline Rattigan, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Richard Grafius Middle Schools: Carl Sandburg Middle School (2005 – 2009) 30 Harmony Road Levittown, PA 19056 215-943-0360 www.neshaminy.k12.pa. Dawn Kelly, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Terry Martian - Department Chairperson Keith Bogart Hank Coleman Brooke Deacon Maple Point Middle School (2005-2008) 2001 Old Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA 19047 215-752-6900 Mark Collins, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Jane Gibbons - Department Chairperson Richard Keefe Charles Schmidt Pat Smith Robert Wright Amy Keating Josh Reed Neshaminy Middle School (2005-2008) 1200 Langhorne-Newtown Road Langhorne, PA 19047 215-752-3600 Karen Wychock, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Robert Emery Jan King Sharon Fecho Bill Wallace Skip Mason South Dakota STARS Level Middle School: Watertown Middle School (2004-2007) 601 11th Street NE Watertown, SD 57201 605-882-6370 Dan Albertsen, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Nick Kranz Brenda Rydell Todd Jutting Deb Schooley Virg Polak Maure Weinkauf Tennessee STARS Level Elementary School: Johnson Elementary School (2004-2009) 815 Glass Lane Franklin, TN 37064 615-207-7300 www.fssd.org link Johnson Elementary School Meredith Henderson, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Cam Kerst-Davis Ansley Hobbs Washington STARS Level Middle School: Assumption Catholic Middle School (2004-2007) 2116 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360-734-0221 www.school.assumption.org Anne Brand, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Regina Campbell STARS Level Elementary School: Assumption Catholic Elementary School (2004-2007) 2116 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360-734-0221 www.school.assumption.org Anne Brand, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Regina Campbell STARS Level Elementary School: Hamilton Elementary School (2005-2008) 1822 W 7th Street Port Angeles, WA 98363 360-565-1679 Loren Engel, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Krista Winn High School: Black Hills High School (2006–2009) 7741 Littlerock Rd. SW Olympia, WA 98512 360-709-7898 http://bhhsweb.tumwater.k12.wa./index.sutml Terry Borden, Principal Physical Education Teacher Greg Bert Lisa Summers Jack Silla WEST VIRGINIA STARS Level Middle School: Frankfort Middle School (2006-2009) Rt Box 170 Ridgeley, WV 26753 304-726-4339 http://fms.mine.k12.wv. Susan Ray, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Susan P. Long J. Dawn McFarland Dennis Mickey WISCONSIN STARS Level Elementary School: Hortonville Elementary School (2005-2008) 240 Warner Street Hortonville, WI 54944 920-779-7911 www.hasd.org/hes/Hesweb.htm Larry Sikowski, Principal Physical Education Teacher: Cheryl Richardson Middle School: Hortonville Middle School (2005-2008) 220 Warner Street Hortonville, WI 54944 920-779-7922 www.hasd.org John Brattlund, Principal Physical Education Teachers: Crystal Gorwitz Dave Janssen Bryan Fletcher High School: Hortonville High School (2005-2008) Physical Education Department 213 E. Towne Drive Box 70 Hortonville, WI 54944 920-779-7933 Sharon Becker, Principal Physical Educations Teachers: Marcia Schmidt Don Williams Chris Genrich Bryan Fletcher