Dancing is a way of gaining physical fitness and should be included in the lifetime sports physical education program. (RC)

The manual is designed as a guide for the development of a physical fitness program for handicapped persons. An introduction emphasizes the role of fitness and provides an overview of the 45-minute developmental exercise program described in the following sections. Instructional information adresses such concerns as equipment, vocabulary,…

This article focuses on three aspects of kinesiology: training principles, technique, and class design as they relate to injury prevention. Recommendations for prevention of some common dance injuries are offered. (MT)

In this investigation a 14-week run/walk program was successfully implemented with 5 adult men with mild or moderate mental retardation. Each man was assigned a physical education major as a running partner and a point system established in which the men could earn daily and weekly privileges. (Author/DB)

Appropriate regular physical activity produces significant health benefits. Physical education can promote such activity, but for lifetime fitness, people must move to higher-order objectives, such as establishing personal exercise programs. Ways physical educators can motivate students to enjoy a lifetime of fitness are presented. (MT)

Fitness testing programs with award systems began in 1958 and proved to be extremely popular. Award programs for students with disabilities are described. The need for award systems for all handicapped students is stressed. (MT)

Teachers describe activities for elementary school students to promote healthful behavior (physical fitness, good nutrition, etc.), including reorganizing the classroom; workouts; playground games; and bulletin board ideas. (CB)

Job related stress and fitness have an effect on the professional lives of teachers. Many corporations have established physical fitness programs to increase employee job effectiveness and satisfaction. Research shows that such programs would improve teacher performance and combat stress. (MD)

Games offer experiences which should be incorporated into the total physical education program to give students a wide range of opportunities. Suitable themes for teaching games to different elementary ages are suggested. (MT)

The secondary curriculum provides the student a transitional period between childhood and adulthood. Physical fitness objectives at this level should enhance dynamic health through physical activity for all individuals rather than for elite performers only. Suggestions are offered to help physical educators accomplish fitness goals. (DF)

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…

The use of heart rate measurement to aid in the design of individualized exercise programs is suggested. (LH)

The study evaluated a school-based integrated aerobic conditioning program for children (ages 6 to 13) with moderate to severe disabilities. Evaluation indicated that 9 of the 12 disabled students improved their level of fitness and that both disabled and nondisabled students enjoyed the program. (Author/DB)