Drawing upon five recent studies, this article provides a summary analysis of the assessment of academic quality of doctoral programs in physical education. Conclusions are discussed, and recommendations are made for future quality assessment studies. (Author/DF)

This article explores the problems, implementation, and evaluation of the Basic Stuff Series in an elementary school practicum for preservice physical education teachers. (DF)

Looks at how effective state and federal sex equity mandates (Chapter 622 and Title IX) have been in reducing bias and sex segregation in Massachusetts schools, particularly in the areas of physical education, athletics, home economics, and industrial arts. (Condensed from "The Massachusetts Teacher," April 1981, p6-12.) (Editor/SJL)

A questionnaire was used to assess the extent to which the Nigerian university sector has adjusted its sports ethos to Nigerian national sports policy objectives. Data indicated that universities have been negligent in promoting and monitoring their sports development projects. (EV)

Background: The purpose was to examine the effects of the type of athletic programme (integrated vs. segregated) on the athletic domain of perceived competence and on general self-worth. Methods: Participants were 32 adolescent females with intellectual disabilities (ID), divided equally into four groups: (1) segregated swimming; (2) integrated…

Background: School physical education is available to most young people and provides a structured context for physical activity participation. Regular physical activity during childhood can confer acute and long-term health benefits. From this health perspective one of the goals of physical education is for students to take part in appropriate…

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), which has been setting the standard for the profession for over 30 years, is committed to quality physical education for every student including Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and those with special needs. This new school year NASPE urges principals, teachers and parents to…

This annotated bibliography documents three training methods used to develop vertical jumping ability and power: isotonic, isokinetics, and plyometric training. Research findings on all three forms of training are summarized and compared. A synthesis of conclusions drawn from the annotated writings is presented. The report includes a glossary of…

This paper draws on the findings of a recent study of the Daily Physical Education Program in Queensland, Australia. A number of proposals are made concerning the future of daily physical education in schools. Two points in particular are emphasized. The first is that the quality and appropriateness of the research that has underpinned the…

A program was developed to improve the physical fitness of 15 trainable mentally retarded students in a special school. Preliminary surveys of parents and teachers and observations of students indicated that the majority of students in the targeted group were physically unfit and exhibited poor attitudes about physical exercise. A daily…

Results of two evaluations of a 3-year physical fitness pilot program, developed by the Lovelace Medical Foundation and the Albuquerque Public Schools to upgrade the health and physical fitness status of adolescent students, are presented. Adolescent risk factors addressed by the project are discussed, including smoking, substance abuse, poor…

Archery involves skill development in P.E., mathematics, and science. Archery taught at the high school level has 3 main objectives: (1) to determine the distance an arrow will travel if shot into the air; (2) to introduce and familiarize pupils with the metric system; and (3) to reach some objectives laid out in the curriculum revision guides in…

Two approaches to facilitating perceptual-motor development in children ages 4-6 were investigated. Fifteen children (the experimental group) received integrated physical education/music instruction based on Kodaly and Dalcroze (Eurhythmics) concepts. The control group received movement exploration and self-testing instruction. Significant…

Study compared the exercise attitudes and habits of alumni from four colleges with varying physical education activity (PEA) requirements. Survey results indicated the type of PEA programs offered influenced alumni attitudes toward fitness and exercise behaviors. Students from colleges with higher PEA requirements had more positive exercise…

This article provides an overview of medicine ball training. Specifically, it describes "Medicine Ball for All," a physical activity program designed to provide children and teenagers with a meaningful learning experience that is consistent with their developmental needs. The article focuses on developing a safe, successful, and inexpensive…