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Tom Winiecki, this issue's Elementary Section Editor, provides us with articles from fellow teachers:
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How you physically educate your children.
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Instilling an attitude of desire to be physically active in your kids.
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Guidelines for recognizing activities that are developmentally appropriate.
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Really, how important is the student teaching experience? Jill Nappi provides her thoughts.
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Numerous links to sites for ideas to incorporate in your teaching.
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Click here to read these and much more.
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Jon Poole examines assessment of secondary Health and Physical Education programs. He specifically includes the following: |
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The Virginia Physical Education Standards of Learning.
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Assessment ideas from Michael Metzler.
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Assessment ideas from PE Central.
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| Section Editor, Cindy Kuhrasch, invites you to submit ideas you have found helpful for integrating PE. Other activities in this section include the following:
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"Tempo Tag" was designed to demonstrate even, and uneven, rhythms for students by playing them on a drum.
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"Rhythmic Multiples" help students learn multiples of the numbers 1-9.
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Can changes in behavior, such as exercising more, change the structure of our brains? Some say "yes."
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"Lesson Plan Connections" offers a number of lesson plans, and makes it easy to connect your teaching to other content areas.
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"Internet Integration" presents ideas for High School physical education.
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Should PE teachers be trying to teach classroom concepts, or should classroom teachers use movement to teach their subject matter? Share your thoughts here.
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Support Our PELINKS4U Site Sponsors
PELINKS4U is made possible through the generous support of organizations and companies who sponsor our site. Please take a few minutes to click on the various logos and visit our sponsors' web sites.
Let these folks know that you appreciate their support for quality physical education programs. Without their support PELINKS4U would not be possible!!
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Relieved . . . Somewhat
As you read in Steve's editorial in the last issue, the initial monies earmarked for the PEP bill have been released and proposals are currently being accepted. Relief!
As Steve also reported, the debate of dodgeball has gone on so long that the public has twisted the need for quality physical education into a debate of whether students are wimping out if dodgeball isn't a part of the curriculum. What a sad commentary on the public's understanding of Physical Education.
In the midst of lousy reporting on a very narrow perspective of Physical Education, CNN and the Seattle P-I has provided a broader, in depth, and positive view of the impact of Physical Education. Additionally, Physical Education requirements are being increased instead of decreased in Alabama! Relief!
Hopefully other news agencies and states will follow the examples of CNN, Seattle, and Alabama. Links to these stories can be found in the news section.
Kirk Mathias
PELINKS4U
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Against the armies of the mindless I will take what few allies I can find, whatever their faults.
- Kenneth Rexroth -
If I'd known how long I was going to live, I would've taken better care of myself.
-Eubie Blake -
Both from Gold Nuggets by Jim Schoel and Mike Stratton
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Richard Stratton focuses on the use of sport psychology, in addition to the following information.
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Is it really necessary for all kids to receive equal playing time?
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Volunteers; who are they, and how do you find them?
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A website for mom's with kids in sport.
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A detailed look at running speed. Can it be developed?
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Prevention and management of heat related disorders.
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Click here to read these and much more...
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| This week's issue comes from Ruth Morey Sorrentino, the Technology Section Editor. You will find information on the following topics:
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Links to a variety of resources including unit and lesson plans, research tools, and sport videos.
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Links to online graduate programs.
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Online courses for those seeking professional development.
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Workshops on using technology in your programs from a variety of sources.
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Click here for details on these and other topics in this week's technology page.
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Applications are now being accepted for grants to improve Physical Education programs as a result of the funding of the PEP bill. Click here for more information.
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CNN provides a nice informational article on "New" Physical Education. Click here for more.
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Raising the bar. The "new P.E." is making Seattle schoolkids among the fittest in the nation. Read the Seattle PI story here.
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The Alabama legislature is currently considering a daily K-12 Physical Education requirement! The Alabama Senate Education Committee has already passed a bill to change the requirements. Hopefully the Alabama legislature will follow suit.
Thanks should go to Rodger Smitherman for sponsoring the bill.
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The Scottish Centre for Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies is pleased to announce the introduction of its new MSc/Diploma in PE & Youth Sport.
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Airing the week beginning Saturday, June 2: "Sports: Get In The Game" on PBS.
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If you haven't visited the PE Forum check it out. Post a message or respond to someone else. If you missed the dodgeball articles click here. If you'd like to moderate a section email us.
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CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP CALENDAR
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Darren Dale our Fitness, Health, & Nutrition Editor, brings you the following:
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The importance of advocacy. While 5 million dollars in funding was released within the last couple of weeks, our legislatures need to continually be reminded of the impact Physical Education can have on children, the importance of continuing to push for funding, and requiring Quality Physical Education in our schools.
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The impact of eliminating recess from the school day. Also, nutritional sites that can provide answers to many of your eating concerns.
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Numerous links to sites on children's nutrition.
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A link to a comprehensive site on obesity that includes information on eating and exercise.
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Plus, lots more on nutrition, exercise, weight control, and health topics.
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Kristi Roth & Carol Huettig focus this issue on opportunities for individuals with, and without, disabilities to participate together in summer activities.
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Visit the primary resource on the world wide web regarding camping opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, and their families.
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Great ideas on summer play suggestions for everyone young at heart!
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Learn more about many therapy and respite camps for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Were you aware that the "International Association for the Child's Right to Play" is trying to refocus attention on the critical right of children to play.
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Adaptive physical education resources, and much more...
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