These guidelines are intended to provide direction for the development of a sound, comprehensive program of secondary school physical education. Position statements are set forth on the topics of: (1) goals of the instructional program; (2) the curriculum; (3) the teacher; (4) student health and safety; (5) scheduling, time allotment, and class…

This booklet discusses issues important to organizing a gymnastics meet. Section 1 discusses meet procedures and duties in four separate categories: considerations affecting the decision to host a meet; duties or activities which must be completed to produce a meet; activities conducted during the meet; and post-meet responsibilities. Section 2…

Ferrocement, a mixture of portland cement, fine sand, and wire mesh, provides an inexpensive medium for creative playground equipment. The steps involved in building a ferrocement playground sculpture are described, and a bibliography for additional information is provided. (JMF)

The history, advantages, and disadvantages of artificial rock climbing walls (used to instruct individuals in the sport of rock climbing) are discussed. Additional topics include designing an artificial wall, types of walls, various uses, and risk management. (IAH)

This article presents a plea to include disabled children in physical education programs and discusses appropriate programing within the context of British Columbia's new guide, "Physical Education: Primary to Graduation Curriculum/Assessment Learning Guide." (DB)

This article outlines the risks to teachers and principals when classroom teachers, who are not certified to teach physical education, are assigned to do so. Suggestions are made for reducing the risks of teachers and principals being charged with negligence. (IAH)

Physical educators can teach students basic geography by hanging maps in the gymnasium and using them for physical education activities. The article describes what teachers need to create wall-size maps, how to choose maps, and how to fund and implement map projects. Suggestions for various map projects are included. (SM)

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) recommends that the size of physical education class be consistent with those of other subject areas (e.g. maximum 1:25 for ES, 1:30 for MS, 1:35 for HS) for safe and effective instruction. When students with special needs are included in regular physical education classes, their…

Assessment in Adapted Physical Education is no longer the exception, but the rule under the guidelines of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Regular physical educators are currently becoming involved in assessment processes and joining school multidisciplinary teams for total profile development of school aged…

An integrated preschool physical education curriculum to serve children with and without disabilities is detailed, including the five-step curriculum development process, the developmental and functional characteristics of the curriculum, and facilitation of social integration. A table lists the curriculum's goals and objectives. (DB)

Explains the importance of performance assessment in physical education, addressing two questions that physical educators must consider. The first, what to assess, involves locating and identifying student achievement targets. The second, how to describe performance, includes identifying and describing a vision of success. Two examples from the…

In today's society, teachers are more apt to be sued than ever before; it is important, therefore, that they know exactly what negligence means to themselves and their students. The framework of a negligence case (duty, breach, cause, and harm) is explained, and a teacher self-test is provided. (SM)

The text and accompanying software are for use by state education agency personnel concerned with needs assessment under the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) as it relates to special physical education. "Book One," devoted to strategic planning, contains background information and directions for the development of…

The booklet is designed to help teachers understand the role of physical education in relation to P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Following an introduction is a section addressing the definition and legal provisions of an individualized education program (IEP). A second section describes the IEP as including a…

This handbook has been prepared to aid teachers, administrators, and curriculum consultants develop the best physical education curriculum possible. The activities in the handbook are designed to be flexible and adaptable to individual schools and situations. The major section is devoted to an extensive checklist designed to help educators…