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A Good Time for Physical Education
Last night I sat on the floor observing my littlest one as he traveled
around the room at the speed of light (well not quite but
fast anyways). It was just amazing to witness his contentedness
in his ability to move. As I watched, I was reminded
of the fact that quality Physical Education and the government's
support of it is alive and well. As of this week, the
government funded approximately 50 million dollars in an effort
to improve Physical Education across the country.
It's exciting to know that my children will likely experience a
much more supported/funded and possibly better Physical Education
that will not only allow them to move but will peak their desire
to move. What a great time for them to experience Physical
Education.
Kirk Mathias
PELINKS4U
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"It is of
great importance that we take immediate steps to ensure that every
American child be given the opportunity to make and keep himself
physically fit - fit to learn, fit to understand, fit to grow in
grace and stature, to fully live."
John F. Kennedy
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In this issue, PELINKS4U
Staff, focuses on cookies. Specifically the following
information is included.
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Is information about you be collected as you
surf the web? Here are some thoughts concerning the privacy
of web surfers. |
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Getting rid of cookies can be fun and should
be done daily. |
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Software for collecting and organizing fitness
tests will be available soon. |
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Click here to
read these and much more... |
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Wade and Sandra Short, this
week's Coaching Section Editors, examines the process of communication.
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Can you identify those
times when communication is the most important. Here are
four occasions that are crucial. |
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Constructive criticism: what is it and how do
you give it? |
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The misnomer that all there is to coaching is
teaching athletes skills and motivating them is examined here.
What else does it take? |
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Click here
to read these and much more... |
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In this issue, Interdisciplinary Section
Editor, Cindy Kuhrasch, gives the following
ideas:
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Integrating science into your curriculum.
Here are some interesting ideas. |
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A number of games are introduced that are interdisciplinary
in nature. |
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Here are a number of games that are likely not
known by very many. |
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For these and other ideas click here. |
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In this issue, Section Editor Carol Huettig, provides information on a number of the issues
related to teaching children with disabilities.
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Here is a direct link to information concerning
the latest research on the benefits of active living associated
with those with disabilities. |
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A tremendous site for those who need information
concerning those with disabilities. |
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Are you a parent that is looking for additional
information concerning Adapted physical activity. Here
is a comprehensive resource. |
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Plus links to many more useful resources...
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The PELINKS4U Staff, shares selected resources and examines fascinating
facts on nutrition and obesity.
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Did you know that sugared soda is the leading
source for added sugars to adolescents' diets? Read more
about soda and its impact on adolescent nutrition. |
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Depression may lead to smoking, lack of exercise,
unhealthy eating and drinking alcohol in 14-15 year old females.
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What potential impacts exist for the one in ten
overweight children who enter school? |
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For this and more click here. |
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PEP Grant Recipients have been decided!
Congratulations to all of you, whose ideas for quality Physical
Education were recognized. Click
here to see the recipients. |
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2003 PE Central Challenge Coming October 1st!
45,000 free pins offered for 4-5th graders. Visit PE
Central for more. |
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California announces a new online journal titled,
The Californian Journal of Health Promotion. This journal
will provide focus on health education and health promotion
issues of interest California and other western states.
For more. |
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Infant mortality is at a record low and life
expectancy is at a record high is reported in a CDC publication
on September 12. To read it click here. |
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CDC provides funds to improve the
health, education, and well-being of young people through Coordinated
School Health Programs. Click on document
to see the grant. |
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PE Central and NEW LIFESTYLES, Inc. join to provide
a new Pedometry Site section. To check out all of the
handouts and worksheets available for pedometer use visit PE
Central. |
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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. |
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Interested in serving as a reviewer
for a new book on technology. Contact Bonnie.
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CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP CALENDAR |
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calendar, please email
us. Thanks. |
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Elementary Section Editor, Tom
Winiecki, provides details concerning the following:
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Workshops in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Texas,
New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Oregon, Kansas, and
Massachusetts are highlighted. |
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A number of games that can be played inside
or outside. |
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For this and more, click here. |
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This month's Secondary Section Editor,
Jon Poole examines the following issues:
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The impact of state Health and Physical Education
standards. |
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A website sponsored by CDC for kids called
BAM! |
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What do you see as the future of children's
fitness? Here's one perspective. |
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Have you been introduced to Physical Best?
Here's what it is all about. |
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Here are links to web sites from the White
House. |
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To read about these topics and much more click
here. |
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