Physical Education Tips of the Week #49
June 12, 2008
1. Editor's Note
This week's additions to the website include articles about how parents may be contributing to the the childhood obesity epidemic by refusing to recognize the problem in their own children; a way to improve results announcements for losing teams; and research into the effect of tennis scoreboards on the outcome of games.
How about free stuff? Aside from the blog article I've already mentioned, this newsletter also provides a link to a music video by a former physical education student - Ronnie Hawkins. The Pick of the Week is a description on a fun warm-weather game, the Leaking Cup Relay.
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I hope you enjoy this issue of PE Tips of the Week!
Dick Moss, Editor
ROMPIN' RONNIE HAWKINS
Here's a tie-in to our discussion group topic about celebrities who were once teachers. Singer, Ronnie Hawkins falls into that category. After graduating from high school, Hawkins studied physical education at the University of Arkansas where he formed his first band, The Hawks. Here's Ronnie in action.
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Here are the Articles that have been added to the website this week.
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- Health: Parents May Not Recognize Obesity in Their Own Children
Parents tend to recognize that obesity is a major health issue, but often don't acknowledge the problem in their own children. - Promotion: Use Performance Statistics to Improve Results Announcements
You can shift the focus away from your team's win-loss record during morning announcements, by emphasizing individual statistics. - Tennis: The Presence of a Tennis Scoreboard Gives the Favorite an Advantage
Playing tennis in the presence of a scoreboard will increase the higher-ranked player's chance of winning the match by about 4%!
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Monday Morning Musings on the World of Sports, Coaching & Physical Education from Editor, Dick Moss.
DEFEAT REVEALS AN ATHLETE'S TRUE CHARACTER
How a mishap at the biggest track meet of the year revealed the true character of an athlete.
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This week's pick is:
Games: Leaking Cup Relay
It's getting hot out there, and water games are a ton of fun for outdoor classes. The Leaking Cup Relay is a great example.
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