September 5, 2002 Vol.4 No.13   Conference/Workshop Calendar
 Editorial

Correction..Correction..
Correction

Getting the Fats or Facts Straight! 

In the most recent edition of "PE News" (emailed to those of your who have subscribed - see box below if you aren't a subscriber) we goofed. Actually I goofed!

I reported that nearly 50% of school children were overweight. This was incorrect and it's important this misinformation is corrected.

Arizona State Professor and noted children's fitness authority, Chuck Corbin quickly informed me that in fact according to the NIH about 13% of children are overweight. Others have estimated about one in five. The 50% figure I quoted was closer to the status of the adult population (61%).

Since then I consulted the Center for Disease Control (CDC) web site to get the facts straight. In this month's "Health, Fitness, & Nutrition" section we include facts and figures on overweight and obesity taken directly from the CDC.

The situation is not encouraging but fortunately as yet children's health is not as bad as I earlier reported.

I apologize for the inaccuracy and hope it hasn't created any embarassment for you. As it happens I mentioned it at our recent school board meeting and will need to go back and make a public correction.

Please visit our "Health, Fitness, & Nutrition" section (and the other sections too!) this month. In the editorial I also suggest that physical educators too frequently take the wrong approach to developing fitness. You can also read my opinion in our PE Forum and post a response.

We hope school has started well for you. Thanks again for supporting PELINKS4U.

Steve Jefferies
PELINKS4U
"It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Edmund Hillary

"We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing." Oliver Wendell Holmes

"Not less than two hours a day should be devoted to exercise." Thomas Jefferson in a letter to Thomas M. Randolph, 8/27/1826

(Source: Fitnet by Tim Lane)

TWU

 Technology
In this issue, Technology Section Editor, Michael W. Dumin, focuses on "Backing up Your Data: The Whys and Hows." It's a topic most of us ignore until too late! Avoid disasters later by reading Mike's tips NOW!
Read about different ways to back up your data.
Links to selected PE teachers' web sites. See what others have done and if you haven't done so already create your own web site.
TeAch-nology is a newsletter that is useful for any teacher. Free subscriptions are available
Read more about a new edition of Quickoffice 6.0 that includes Quicksheet, Quickword, and Quickchart.
Click here to read these and much more...

Nutripoints

 Coaching & Sports
Wade Gilbert and Jenelle N. Gilbert,  Coaching Section Editors, provide a look at athlete evaluations, motivational strategies, and coaching science.
Using athlete evaluations to improve performance.
Coaching strategies used to motivate athletes.
Overview of 32 years of coaching research.
Click here to read these and much more...


Phi Epsilon Kappa
 Interdisciplinary PE
In this issue, Interdisciplinary Section Editor, David Kahan, welcomes you to another new school year and shares the following ideas:
Known for its performing arts, the Kennedy Center contributes to the world of interdisciplinary PE with its Arts Edge webpage, crammed with dance, theatre, and literature oriented PE lessons.
As the World Series draws near (we think!) and interest in baseball peaks, sprinkle some baseball-oriented ID PE lessons into your September/October plans.
As pro and college football gear up for another season, look ahead to the January Super Bowl with IDPE activities presented at this site, including: math, geography, history, art, and language arts.
The Utah State Office of Education published a bibliography of many easily-obtained journal articles concerning IDPE activities and viewpoints.
For these and other ideas click here.
 Adapted Physical Education
In this issue, Section Editor Cindy K. Piletic shares information to assist regular physical educators with the "challenge" having students with disabilities in their classes. If you have children with special needs be sure to visit this section for teaching ideas.
How do students with disabilities get placed in physical education classes?
What is an "IEP" and how should PE teachers participate in program planning?
What are the benefits of physical education and physical activity for individuals with disabilities?
What modifications should PE teachers make for students with disabilities? 
Plus links to many more useful resources...
 Health, Fitness, & Nutrition
The PELINKS4U Staff, shares selected resources and examines the facts on overweight and obesity.
Obesity has risen at an epidemic rate during the past 20 years
The percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has more than doubled since the early 1970s.
About 13 percent of children and adolescents are now seriously overweight.
Print out and post the "Health Risks Associated With Obesity" It's frightening!
Learn more about the new 4girls web site focused on "Fitness and Healthy Choices for Girls"
Has your nutrition education section become as boring as dry toast? Check out Dole's 5 A Day Program and Resources
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has free resource available to promote child safety. Check them out.
For this and more click here.

Book Reviews - Past Additions


201 Games for the Elementary Physical Education Program

Hot PE


 Secondary PE
Bart Cagle, this month's Secondary Section Editor encourages us to support our professional associations. He also provides ideas on the following:
Looking for an example of an excellent secondary school web site and program? Minerva DeLand is an all 9th grade school in Fairport, N.Y.
This summer the government launched a $190 million national campaign to promote physical activity for 9-to-13 year olds. The catch phrase for the new ad is "VERB: It's What You Do." Learn more.
Only 19% of Georgia school children who live within one mile of school travel to school by walking. Nationally, only about 14% of school aged children walk or bike to school.What can we do to promote walking as part of an active lifestyle?
One method of increasing the variety (and fun) of strength and endurance activities is to use novel equipment or the same equipment in novel ways. Here are some ideas.
Why not send a personalized Health-E greeting cards to family and friends? AAHPERD has an interesting link called "Healthology."
To read about these topics and more click here.
 NEWS
On Saturday, September 21st, through Mayor Alan Autrys' Fresno Mayor's Fitness Council, the city will host a "Million Step Challenge." Leaders, wearing digi walkers will lead groups of walkers of various abilities in a 2 mile walk. Event coordinator is Michael Pouliot at (559) 213 6618.
2003 PE Central Challenge Coming October 1st! 45,000 free pins offered for 4-5th graders. Visit PE Central for more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launch the Verb:  It's What You Do campaign to promote physical activity in youth.  Here's more.
The Cooper Institute puts on a conference titled Physical Activity:  Preventing Disability in Older Adults.  For more information click here.
New NASPE/NCATE Initial PETE manual now available for university programs wishing to have a resource for submitting a program report. Contact NASPE at 703-476-3460.
Mrs. Laura Bush will serve as honorary chairman at the Healthy Schools Summit:  Taking Action for Children's Nutrition and Health on October 7-8.  More than 30 national organizations are scheduled to participate.
Are your outstanding teachers in your state being recognized?  Encourage your state association to participate in the Teacher of the Year (TOY) program.  For more information contact Diane Raynes at draynes@aahperd.org.
NASPE announces the National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference to be held at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, LA., October 2-5, 2003.For information about the conference contact NASPE at 703-476-3410 or draynes@aahperd.org.
According to the U.S. Department of Education today, the 2002 PEP Grant winners will be announced no earlier than September 30, 2002. Check back next month for an update.
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP CALENDAR
If you have news or an event we can add to our calendar, please email us. Thanks.

Digiwalker

 Elementary Physical Education
Elementary Section Editor, John Williams , reminds you of the great resource he has created for sharing information about the history of physical education.
Integrate a little history into your program by visiting John's History and Physical Education site.
Have your older students try the History of Physical Education Webquest.
Do you already subscribe to the two main listserves for PE teachers? If not, find out more.
Jon Phillips from Windom Elementary shows how you can integrate technology in your program
Check out John's "Non-Traditional Gymnastic"s site for physical educators.The one and only site on the web devoted entirely to the teaching of gymnastics in a developmentally appropriate manner.
For this and more, click here.

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