Videotape replay has the potential to enhance the learning and performance of motor skills provided seven critical factors guiding its effective use are adhered to by teachers and coaches. (JD)

Describes the effect of crack on the user and on the pregnant user's offspring. Children of the first crack addicts are now in school and exhibit an array of behavioral and cognitive difficulties. Early intervention in a supportive environment has succeeded in preparing some of these children for the classroom. (DM)

Meta-analysis is a set of procedures used to quantify, integrate, and analyze the findings of a large number of research studies. The article describes the new statistical techniques used and provides an example of their application to data regarding gender differences in throwing velocity of children and adolescents. (Author/MT)

Educators from around the state, with the help of The Vermont Institutes, developed Vermont Physical Education Grade Cluster Expectations (GCEs) as a means to identify the physical education content knowledge and skills expected of all students for local assessment required under Act 68. This work was accomplished using the "Vermont's…

This book illustrates KiDnastics, an instructional model that simplifies the teaching of gymnastics, with teachers using traditional and nontraditional equipment to provide different practice environments. KiDnastics' three-step approach to teaching gymnastics has students first practice single skills, then sequence those skills together, then…

Sporting cues, phrases, and key words are used extensively in coaching and teaching sports skills. If the meanings and ramifications of these cues are analyzed in terms of laws of motion and anatomy as well as current research, they may be found to be miscues. Six commonly used miscues are examined. (MT)

The skills, equipment, and competition involved in intercollegiate riflery championships are described. Programs at National Collegiate Athletic Association-member colleges are cited. (MSE)

The generality and specificity of motor ability theory is investigated in this article. Implications for physical educators and coaches, in relation to application of motor ability and motor learning theories to physical skill acquisition, are offered. (DF)

The article focuses on the assessment of fundamental movement skills in handicapped children and offers an assessing-teaching model which can help ameliorate movement difficulties. (SB)

"Ready...and...tiptoe!" Creative movement adds style and structure to classroom learning. (Editor)

Examples of movement arts activities used at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, which serves hearing-impaired children, are offered. Movement Arts classes have a different theme each quarter such as holidays or deaf culture and heritage. (DB)

Presents activities that physical educators can use to help young students who are still learning basic ball control skills. Students use a pinky ball (a small, low-bounce rubber ball) to stay on task while improving ball control skills. Games include seven-up, errors, box ball, and hit the coin. (SM)

Background: The aim in treating epilepsy is to minimise or control seizures with full respect of quality-of-life issues, especially of cognitive functions. Optimal treatment first demands a correct recognition of the major type of seizures, followed by a correct diagnosis of the type of epilepsy or of the specific syndrome. Methods: Review of data…

This syllabus, designed for use by administrators, program developers, and teachers, provides local education agencies with a framework for establishing a required physical education instructional program in New York's public schools. Information is presented on education laws and commissioner's regulations regarding physical education, as well as…

This book views gymnastics as both sport and art and provides gymnasts with an introduction to the types of dance training that can enhance their performances. Dance training routines that incorporate several dance styles are presented to help gymnasts acquire polish, prevent injuries, improve their body alignment, express their creativity, and…