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)

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)

Some physical educators see hundreds of students each day and must learn all of their names. After describing the traditional method of learning names, the article presents detailed descriptions of how to learn student names, including using two-sided photo flashcards, one-sided photo flashcards, and videotaped cards. (SM)

Teachers and coaches can help tennis players develop accuracy in the forehand and backhand strokes by using the "straight line" or "flattened arc" concept. The four elements essential to proper execution of these strokes are explained, and drawings are provided which demonstrate the straight line concept. (IAH)

All levels of teachers can use bulletin boards to promote physical education. The article explains why and how to create physical education bulletin boards, detailing materials and supplies, aesthetics, and safety. Swimming pool bulletin boards are described as an example. The use of bulletin boards in teacher preparation is noted. (SM)

Elementary school physical educators must translate their awareness of the importance of physical fitness to their students. The paper explains how they can get classroom teachers involved in incorporating daily fitness into their classrooms by working to generate interest, support the teachers, stay motivated, measure success, and make a…

Physical education teachers must ensure that students make the connection between skill development and the use of those skills to enhance their personal physical fitness. The article explains how to incorporate fitness concepts and movement activities throughout the lesson plan to develop students' fundamental skills. (SM)

A technique checklist can work well for physical education teachers who want to evaluate student behavior and performance, record quantifiable and objective information, and provide specific feedback about techniques. The article presents a checklist for beginning tennis, explaining its use and benefits. (SM)

Middle school physical education changes frequently. The article describes a fitness circuit that physical educators can adapt for large or small classes or for specific skill or general fitness work, noting the benefit of using music to facilitate periodic station changes. A list of 72 possible fitness stations is included. (SM)

Portfolios help with the collection, organization, and storage of information by incorporating digital pictures, digitized videl, rubrics, text, and fitness scores into an electronic file. This article discusses electronic portfolios, hypercard stacks formatted as electronic portfolios, and typical student use of programs. Various portfolio…

When classroom and physical educators work together, their students benefit, and so do the educators. Collaboration can expand students' fitness opportunities so there is quality, daily physical education for all. The article explains how to interest classroom teachers in such collaboration and describes successful collaboration in California…

One way for physical educators to keep track of students' class behavior is to use Momentary Time Sampling (MTS), which enables teachers to assess their teaching effectiveness. The article explains how and why to use MTS, what to observe, appropriate student motor engagement, and on-task and off-task behavior. (SM)

This article dispells 11 myths about common teaching practices and misconceptions about the modern golf swing. Each myth is counterbalanced by facts presented by researchers about appropriate movements, skills, and practices. (CB)

This article describes a drill which has proven to be effective in helping novice racquetball students meet the challenge of developing an effective kill shot. (IAH)