Tremendous quote on learning from Henry Ford!
	A featured article from USA Today emphasizing the role of schools on childhood obesity.
	An article describing the importance of teacher enthusiasm.
	A web site from Hong Kong promoting physical activity in children.
	Information from Steve Sanders on preschool children.
	Recommendations for PE developed during the World Summit, MINEPS III (November '99).
	Northwest Education Magazine devotes whole issue to Physical Education!
	Click here to read these and much more.

Secondary PE

In this issue, Isobel Kleinman, editor of the PELINKS4U Secondary section addresses the following topics:

	Coed classrooms.
	Utilizing instant activities and mimetics to maximize the learning experience.
	Finding roles for medically excused students.
	A search tool to find information concerning topics of interest.
	And much more...

NEW Section Editors

Our "Secondary PE" section editor for this issue is Isobel Kleinman.  Our "Fitness, Health and Nutrition " section editor for this issue is Darren Dale.  Our "Technology" section editor for this issue is Ruth Morey Sorrentino.

If you currently have a successful PE program, please share your ideas, comments, and suggestions with other readers. Also, we would be happy to try to find answers to any questions you may have. Help us to keep this page beneficial by sending us feedback, questions, and contributions. Thanks.

PE-News

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Stop Email!!

Would you like to reduce unnecessary email, but still stay professionally connected? Instead of using our listservs to discuss topics, start posting questions to the PE-Forum, then email your favorite listserv to invite comments ON THE FORUM rather than to everyone on the email list! The PE-Forum is easy-to-use once you complete a first time registration. Check it out!

Thanks! Last September, the PELINKS4U creator began planning for an expanded version that would meet the needs of a much larger readership than had been reached to date.  If you had an opportunity to see previous versions you would notice that PELINKS4U now sports a new appearance and seven sections in addition to an archives section and a PE-Forum.  As a result, readership has been at an all time high.  So, to Steve and those who have contributed to these efforts, THANKS!  I know I speak on behalf of many readers in saying that the web site, while excellent in the past, has developed to meet more interests of a larger population.   This increased readership has also been impacted by our quality volunteer section editors.   Again, a warm thank you to our section editors for their contributions and future contributions.   Remember that as PELINKS4U and its editorial staff continue to provide you with information related to our field of Physical Education, we can use your input.  So please, provide information to the section editors as you can.  You can contact each section editor by clicking on their names listed within each section. You can also just thank them for their efforts if you would like to contribute at a later date. Finally, let's thank our PELINKS4U sponsors and organizations who are committed to supporting children's physical education. One way to thank them is to go to their web sites and check out their merchandise.   KirkMathias PELINKS4U

Coaching & Sports

Rich Stratton, this week's PELINKS4U Coaching and Sports Section Editor, presents information on the following topics:

	A number of articles concerning goal setting.
	A great web site for those coaches preparing for spring ball.
	A great web site for families, players, and coaches who want to learn more about specific sports, and the nature of coaching
	Two interesting presentations from Central Washington University students.
	Information concerning sportsmanship.
	Statement concerning the difference between aggression and assertiveness.
	Position statement about strength training in children from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
	Additional information about strength training from various professionals.
	And much more...

Adapted Physical Education

Kristi Roth and Carol Huettig, this week's PELINKS4U Adapted Physical Education Section Editors, bring you information on the following topics:

	Information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Reauthorization of 1999.
	The American Association for Active Living provides information regarding individuals with disabilities.
	University sponsored sites from Texas Woman's University, Michigan State University, and Mankato State University.
	Pioneers of the Past, Trailblazers of the Future conference.
	A source updates relating to issues for the education of those with disabilities.
	Information concerning Physical Education for individuals with disabilities.
	Plus links to other sites and much more...

	PEP Bill Approved!! On December 20th, Congress appropriated $5 million for fiscal year 2001 for the PEP program. The PEP bill authorizes $370 million for years 2002-2005. Please take a moment to e-mail a thank-you note to Senator Stevens the principal sponsor of the bill, and of course to your own legislators if they were sponsors of the bill.
	On-Line Curriculum for Home Schooled Secondary students - A new online curriculum for 7th - 10th grade home schooled students.
	Mickey’s School’s Sports Day Programme from Disney.  To visit site click here.
	A sports and society curriculum guide from the New York Times.
	A summary of the latest research on the relationship between exercise and the brain. Click hear to read the article.
	Time Magazine printed "Fit For Life More than ever, American kids need to exercise. The Rx: a kinder and healthier 'New PE'."

Fitness, Health, & Nutrition

Darren Dale, this week's PELINKS4U Fitness, Health, and Nutrition Section Editor, presents information on the following topics:

	Physical activity recommendations and benefits.
	Interaction of prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
	Information concerning the increase of methamphetamine use among teens.
	Another way to look for jobs for K-12 Health Educators.
	Nutrition resources for the classroom.
	A web site dealing with nutrition for kids.
	Click here for details on these and other topics in this week's Fitness, Health & Nutrition page.

Technology

In this issue, Ruth Morey Sorrentino, editor of the PELINKS4U Technology section addresses the following topics:

	Bonnie Mohnsen's book on integrating technology into Physical Education.
	Bill Bender, using a collaborative challenge for Physical Education students to increase physical activity.
	Clip art to add to your classroom materials.
	Software for creating editing video clips.
	Links to a variety of technology sites related to Physical Education.
	A featured web site on Judo.
	Click here for details on these and other topics in this week's technology page.

PE Discussion Forum

Recently posted topics on the PE-Forum included:

	Using Heart Talkers
	National Board Certification
	Intramural programs
	Request for dance routine advice...
	Plus many more topics. Reduce email congestion by posting and responding to the PE-Forum bulletin board.

Interdisciplinary PE

Cindy Kuhrasch, presents the following topics to help you integrate PE with other school subjects:

	Learning style inventories.
	Interdisciplinary lessons from Ohio.
	Using fundamental movement skills while learning the difference between high and low fat foods.
	Use this data base to find children's books for integrated physical activity and story lessons.
	An Elementary School web site leading you to integrated activities.
	And much more.