Physical activity behaviors children developed during their childhood have a long-term impact on their lifelong physical activity habits and healthy development, the increased levels of sedentary behavior and obesity call for immediate actions, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (Sallis et al., 2020). The COVID-19…

This article presents opinions/ideas of professionals when asked this question, "Do You Believe that Physical Education Teachers and Coaches Should Have to Pass a Physical Fitness Assessment as Part of Their Licensure or Certification Requirements?" The professionals share the pros and cons of having physical education teachers and coaches pass a…

Asserts that elite sports in high schools are expensive undertakings involving the participation of a few students. Also suggests that, given the increasing obesity of Americans, the time has come to reconsider the soundness of a system that favors a minority at the expense of others. (EV)

Historical reexaminations of Jahn and the German gymnastics movement and the influence of each on physical education movements in countries all over the world are highlighted. (JMF)

Opportunities for women in sports and fitness management are discussed. Included in the discussion are current trends, areas of concern, and future directions for the field. (IAH)

Outlines four principles that are crucial to the success of an educational athletic program and gives suggestions for their implementation. The principles are (1) maximum participation; (2) participative decision making, teamwork, and sportsmanship; (3) progress in physical fitness and skills; and (4) evaluation of the coach. (WD)

Viewpoints are presented on the value of active competition in high school and college sports. (JD)

Various Chinese "physical culture" programs are recounted along with observations regarding the role of girls and women in the multilevel sports activities. (LH)

Several strategies are outlined to improve the opportunities for children to experience various sporting activities with the goal of promoting lifelong sport participation and national success in Olympic competition. (JMF)

Participation in intramural activities can develop values pertaining to the constructive use of leisure time. (JMF)

Discusses the development of osteoarthritis and whether running and other impact loading sports promote it. Although these sports do not cause arthritis in normal weight bearing limbs, they can accelerate it in damaged joints. It is important to identify people with preeexisting joint disease so they can choose nonimpact-loading aerobic exercise.…

Challenges to physical education for older adults are (1) providing low-risk, psychologically safe settings; (2) elevating self-image and confidence; (3) dispelling ageist myths; and (4) adapting to population diversity. Approaches include making fitness prerequisite to skill development, fostering self-paced individualized learning, using sport…

Discusses chronic fatigue syndrome as it affects elite athletes, noting that overtraining may mimic it. In some cases, athletes who have it perform exceedingly well in the face of debilitating fatigue. Among athletes and nonathletes, the cause and the mind-body connection are areas of controversy and research. (Author/SM)

Sport and physical education is emerging from old traditions in the United States. Several problems that need to be dealt with in the field are discussed including professional preparation, the role of women, a commitment to research, a change in terminology, and the professionalizing of the field. (JMF)

Two crucial development tasks for elementary school children are coming to terms with their physical development and acquiring physical skills. Skill development in organized sports is considered from the point of view of student athletes and coaches. The value of free play versus adult-organized activities is discussed. (BC)