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December 6 - 12, 1999,
Vol.1, No.10

Links Index
* Adapted Physical Education
* Athletic Training
* Biomechanics
* Dance
* Exercise Science
* Health Sciences
* Outdoor and Adventure Education
* Pedagogy - Teaching Methods
* Sport Psychology
* Sport Management
* Statistics and Measurement
16. Physical Education Advocacy
17. References and Resources
18. Unit Plans - Online Teaching Units
19. PELINKS4U Archives

20. PE-Forum - Online Bulletin Board


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PE Advocacy
Featured Web Site
Physical Education: The Silent Crisis


In recent years, physical educators have repeatedly been called to justify the inclusion of physical education as part of the school curriculum. Visit a web site in Great Britain devoted to examining this professional challenge.

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Teaching
Hold the Ice Please!
Gerry Cernicky wonders if it is his imagination or are more and more students getting hurt in school?

Spark
Sports Play and Active Recreation for Kids is an innovative elementary (K-6) physical education curriculum and staff development program that evolved from a research study supported by the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

Instant Activity/Warm Up Idea
PE Central brings you a series of basketball warm-up activities for students in grades 6 and up. Basketball warm-ups were created by Sharon Welch who teaches at Potowmack Elementary School in Sterling, VA.

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Fitness and Health

10 Reasons to Exercise
If you needed a reason to exercise Scott Martin gives you 10. The Asimba web site is also worth reviewing if you are seeking fitness and health information

Bike Seat Adjustment Eases Pain
A simple seat adjustment could ease back pain caused by cycling. Dipping the saddle forward 10 to 15 degrees reduces muscle strain and realigns the bones.

Fitness TidBits
A simple guideline to follow when stretching if you want to improve flexibility.

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News
Conference Reports
  • Illinois AHPERD
    by Joan Moran

  • Missouri AHPERD
    by Daria Winker

  • NEW
    National Physical Education Standards Conference
    Proposals due January 15th. The goal of this conference is to present fitness education concepts, programs, and instructional practices intended to increase regular lifelong participation in health enhancing physical activity. Visit the NASPE web site for more details.

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    Research in Action
    PE Central brings you highlights of research studies, including a brief summary, tips for the trenches, related resources, and related readings. Preschool, elementary, and secondary levels are presented.

    Technology

    Using Technology in PE
    If you aren't already receiving Bonnie Mohnsen's monthly PE technology newsletter, here's where to sign up.

    Copying Bookmarks
    Ever wished you could copy bookmarks from one compute to another? Bonnie Mohnsen directs you to these and other free sites:Yahoo! Bookmarks , Bookmark Box and BookMarksPlus

    Technology Column
    The NY Times has a technology column published every Wednesday. It is also very easy to access their archives for past columns. Recent columns included "Internet Access Spreads to More Classrooms, Survey Finds" and "Schools Careful About Posting Photos Online". This particular column addressed the concerns of parents and schools about posting student pictures and names on line. You have to register to read the NY Times Web page, however there is no cost.

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