Darren Dale, the Fitness, Health, & Nutrition Section Editor provides an in-depth look at fitness testing including the following information.

	Is fitness testing appropriate in public schools?  Read this and then decide.
	Are being fit and being healthy the same?
	September is Food Safety Month. You can find out more in this section.
	Plus, lots more on nutrition, exercise, weight control, and health topics.

Book Reviews Designing the Physical Education Curriculum  -

Secondary PE

Bart Cagle, the Secondary Section Editor for this issue, provides a look at play verses practice and a variety of other pieces of information.

	How much time should be devoted to play in your Physical Education class?
	Heading soccer balls.  Does it cause more damage than the initial ouch?
	The relationship between self esteem and physical activity.
	Information on Physical Activity, Obesity, and Lifestyle changes.
	Bart Cagle is an assistant professor at Marshall University.
	To read this and additional information on Secondary Physical Education click on more...

Interdisciplinary PE

	Activities to use with a nutrition unit.
	Integrate math concepts into physical activity settings at the elementary level.
	Teaching resources from Disney.
	For these and other ideas click here.

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The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~Martin Luther King~

The Coaching & Sports Section Editor, Mike Clark, provides information on the following:

	Coaching female athletes.  What issues, if any, could arise?
	Updated Strength and Conditioning information.
	Strategies for helping people with eating disorders.
	Evaluating coaches.
	Click here to read these and much more...

Technology

The PELINKS4U Editorial Staff presents a variety of information related to the use of technology in teaching and coaching.

	Ever wonder how to email a massive memory hog attachment? It is possible, and here is how.
	Provide instantaneous video feedback to students.
	A comprehensive citation database for articles, authors, vitaes, etc. Information about this potential development can be found in the technology section.
	Choosing a search engine.
	Click here for details on these and other topics in this week's technology page.

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	Do you want to help those in need after the tragedies of last week's airplane hijackings?  Here's how.
	Don't forget this year's International Walk to School Day is Tuesday, October 2 Click here for details.
	Sign up your students for the PE Central Challenge!  What is it and how do you get involved . . . just click here.
	Interested in learning about sports nutrition online?  Patti Steinmuller, MS, RD, is offering an online course titled Nutrition for Fitness and Performance through Montana State University in the Fall of 2001.  For more information, contact Patti at 406-994-6338 or email pattis@montana.edu.
	NASPE Executive Directory  Judy Young will be featured talking about state of Physical Education starting September 23.  For more information click here.
	Nestle invites students to participate in the Nesquik Fit Kids Challenge.  The challenge runs from October 1 - October 31, 2001.  Click here to read more.
	Dr. Louis Bowers and Dr. Stephen Klesius have produced a digital video disc titled "Physical Activity for All:  Professional Enhancement Program."  This program provides information for teachers on physical education in regard to providing a Physical Education program for all pre-school through twelfth grade students with disabilities.
	The Prevention Research Center at the University of South Carolina has launched a new web site that promotes physical activity in community settings.  To visit this site click here.
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Adapted Physical Education

This issue our Adapted Section Editor, Carol Huettig, examines physical condition called Asperger Syndrome.

	What is Asperger Syndrome?
	Symptoms indicating potential visual difficulties.
	Strategies for working with the students who have Asperger Syndrome.
	Teaching tips and  more...

Elementary PE

Marina Bonello, this issue's Elementary Section Editor, shares a variety of articles and links directed toward Elementary Physical Education teachers.

	School playgrounds.  Are they really safe?
	Pedestrian safety.  You as a teacher must be aware of students' safety, when promoting events such as International Walk to School Day.
	Teaching ideas from the PBS Teachers Source.
	The importance of breakfast for kids
	Click here to read these and much more.