Contrary to past thinking, at birth, infants are capable of exploring their environment and interacting with other humans. They become aware of and learn about their world by observing, exploring, playing, and interacting with their caregivers. Motor skills play a major role in this process, which is achieved by allowing infants to move around,…

This article focuses on a neglected topic in the historical sociology of childhood, namely health education, and explores a neglected theme, namely the gendered character of (re)constructions of childhood. Drawing on primary sources, the article argues that while health education for children played an important role in a broader set of British…

This paper looks at the international trend toward certification of sport coaches and, in particular, developments and obstacles toward certification in the United States. A look at developments abroad cites four common approaches to sport coaching certification with training falling into three focal areas: knowledge that is common to all sports,…

This study was designed to determine the current status of general instructional programs of physical education in four-year colleges and universities. Of the 1,143 questionnaires which were distributed, 69 percent were returned. A tabulation of responses to the questionnaire shows the following results: (a) 95 percent of responding institutions…

This conference report is divided into two sections, as was the conference. The first section treats professional standards for aquatic education. Covered in detailed outlines of premises and skills are professional standards for the physical educator, the aquatic instructor, the aquatic specialist, and the aquatic administrator. The second…

An awareness of the role of cardiovascular fitness in adapting to risk recreation will allow program directors to prescribe fitness levels appropriate to the intensity of the activity. (MM)

The effective administrator of the future will not be a "boss" in the hierarchical sense of the term, but rather a person who (1) stimulates and directs action and (2) teaches and leads through a systematic presentation of experiences that enable those being led to develop additional competence. (Editor)

The Golden Puck Competitions, begun in 1964, were an instant success and have grown to meet the needs of the participants. (JH)

Discusses how facilities on an independent school campus, such as tennis courts, pools, gyms, dormitories, and classrooms, are marketable items in the community. (GB)

A brief description of some of the martial arts is provided along with some discussion of the feasibility of offering one or more of these disciplines as part of the college physical education program. (JMF)

The article describes a physical fitness circuit and a sport skill training circuit with several stations, each stressing a particular activity. (JMF)

The purpose of this study was to examine levels of physical activity engagement, motor competence, and physical fitness as related to child access to physical activity facilities in the home and school environments. The present investigation attempts to further efforts to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and access.…

This article describes a one-week indoor boy's physical education unit consisting of playground games and circus stunts. (RC)

An outline is given of an exercise program for older adults which is designed to increase strength, endurance, and flexibility. Brief descriptions are provided of exercises progressing from modest tone-ups for flexibility to activities involving mildly strenuous physical efforts such as jogging, bicycling, and hiking. Suggestions are offered for…

This four-part document addresses problems facing teachers of inner-city secondary students. Part 1 discusses the adverse influences of society on the inner city, and their effects on education and physical education. Part 2 focuses on competencies and expertise needed by physical education instructors to work effectively with inner-city students.…