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National Board Test

by Chris

Apr 1, 2008

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Just wondering if anyone that has taken the National Board
test can give any advice on what to study and where you
found the information. Thanks

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Andrea I'm taking my test on the 31st. I am so nervous. I've been studying notes that someone had given me, but I'm still nervous. I'm taking the early adolesent test. On 5/20/08, Chris wrote: > No. I only have one more week and no one has offered > anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > On 5/20/08, Darla wrote: >> On 4/...See More

May 24, 2008

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ishtar whitney On 5/24/08, Andrea wrote: > I'm taking my test on the 31st. I am so nervous. I've been > studying notes that someone had given me, but I'm still nervous. > I'm taking the early adolesent test. > On 5/20/08, Chris wrote: >> No. I only have one more week and no one has offered >> anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated...See More

May 24, 2008

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health certification?

by Allison

Apr 2, 2008

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Hi! I am a graduate student in physical education. I will
finish my program in a year and have my Masters Degree. I
was wondering... if I want to teach health as well, do I
have to get another Masters in Health? or do I just need a
health certificate? if this is the case, does anyone know
schools in the NY ar...See More

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On 4/02/08, Allison wrote:
> Hi! I am a graduate student in physical education. I will
> finish my program in a year and have my Masters Degree. I
> was wondering... if I want to teach health as well, do I
> have to get another Masters in Health? or do I just need a
> health certificate? if th...See More

May 15, 2008

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Physical Education Teachers

by Amy

Apr 3, 2008

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If you are a NBCPET I would like to talk with YOU. We need
to promote physical education, and I would like to do my
part by publishing research on NBCPETS. I am asking
teachers to complete a short survey and possibly
participate in a short telephone interview. Please contact
me at [email removed]

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Calling all National Board Certified Physical Educators

by Amy

Apr 3, 2008

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ishtar whitney On 4/03/08, Amy wrote: > If you are a NBCPET I would like to talk with YOU. We need > to promote physical education, and I would like to do my > part by publishing research on NBCPETS. I am asking > teachers to complete a short survey and possibly > participate in a short telephone interview. Please contact > me at [email removed]

May 24, 2008

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Physical Education, Hygiene and Health LINKS

by Cybrary Man

Apr 16, 2008

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To help busy physical education and health teachers I have
on my website pages of links for Physical Education,
Hygiene and Health. I also have pages of links for:
Cancer, Dental Health, Diseases, Drugs & Their Effects,
Exercise, Heart, Mental & Emotional Health, Nursing and
Nutrition.

Ph...See More

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Instilling the "win" factor

by Sheila

Apr 19, 2008

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Hi - I have a 15 year old who has the potential to be an
elite runner ( cross country , 1 mile, ). He is also an A
student and a sophomore. He is not tolerable of pain and
has tightness in right quad/hamstring. MRI shows no tears,
breaks. How do I instill in him that he could have a great
track future wi...See More

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Cliff On 6/26/08, Paco -- Good advice, Cliff wrote: > On 6/25/08, Cliff wrote: >> On 4/20/08, Paco wrote: >>> On 4/19/08, Sheila wrote: >>>> Hi - I have a 15 year old who has the potential to be an >>>> elite runner ( cross country , 1 mile, ). He is also an A >>>> student and a sophomore. He is not t...See MoreOn 6/26/08, Paco -- Good advice, Cliff wrote: > On 6/25/08, Cliff wrote: >> On 4/20/08, Paco wrote: >>> On 4/19/08, Sheila wrote: >>>> Hi - I have a 15 year old who has the potential to be an >>>> elite runner ( cross country , 1 mile, ). He is also an A >>>> student and a sophomore. He is not tolerable of pain and >>>> has tightness in right quad/hamstring. MRI shows no >>> tears, >>>> breaks. How do I instill in him that he could have a >>> great >>>> track future with his running potential and his grades but >>>> that sometimes he needs to run through pain and suck it up? >>>> Thanks, Sheila >>> >>> I think I know the attitude you're talking about and I >>> believe (as do most coaches I know) that you are born with >>> it. You can't make someone 'want it'. >>> >>> Also, playing through pain is somewhat of a myth, >>> perpetuated by what we see in big time sports on TV. They >>> risk everything, including their health, to get back on the >>> field and make the bucks. It is big business. Youngsters >>> must be very careful about playing through pain. They must >>> know the difference between injury and discomfort and >>> sometimes it is hard for them to know the difference. But >>> you can't know it for him. He could have a muscle imbalance >>> between the quad and thigh. Check with a PT. Don't push >>> him too hard, give him time to mature into an intense >>> competitor, if it is to be. Outside pressure can be a >>> negative and push him away from the sport. Most athletes >>> who rise to a higher level, love what they are doing. Don't >>> take that away. Sorry to be so long-winded. >> >> I have been coaching XC and Track (distance runners) for 17 >> years. I have never subscribed to the "born with it" >> philosophy but for a while I did believe you could not make >> someone want to win. Now I believe with the proper support, >> modiviation, self-confidance, and perserverance anyone can be >> a top athlete. My most recent success is a boy who was >> running an 8 min mile in 6th grade, is now running 4:38 as an >> 8th grader, and is hoping to run under 4:10 by his senior >> year. He truely loves what he is doing, but started working >> with me because I did not cut anyone from the team. I focus >> on the intrinsic values gained from the hard work and efforts >> and believe this is why my athletes try so hard and love to >> compete. It sounds as if your son already has a leg up on the >> competition and could have a bright future as a runner. Find >> a coach who emphasizes improvement over winning and is very >> familiar with sport realted injuries and pain. Be sure to let >> the coach do his/her job, but ask questions and bring up >> concerns. Any coach who is not approachable or is unwilling >> to discuss things with parents is not worth having. As for >> the aches and pains. there are some aches and pains that are >> appropriate for this type of activity, but many need to be >> carefully scrutinized. The last 10 sentences from the >> previous reply are right on (except the last one.) I suggest >> you don't look for a coach who has the "best" athletes, look >> for one who's focus is on (all) the athletes and is happy to >> work with all levels of ability. I have only met a handful of >> these people in 17 years, so good luck. > > I grew up going up to the schoolyard and playing all kinds of > sports. You played for the intrinsic value. You are right that > very few understand how important that is -- playing for the > love of it instead of championships and trophies. Those should > be a by-product, not the main focus. I applaud your focus on > physical and emotional development. Kids are lucky to have you > as a coach. > > P.S. I also think it is easier to improve an athlete physically > than mentally, because there are more variables to the mental > part of participation. Your thoughts?

I agree! Physical training and improvement takes place on many levels, each of which require a different mental focus and effort. Getting an indiviaual to work and perform in some sports is easier than others (volleyball vs distance running) especially if there is glamour or popularity involved (football/cheer.) In my experience, kids with attainable goals are the ones who tend to mentally invest and become the most successful. It sounds like you have a great philosophy on sports Paco, I hope you are sharing it with kids...? There are not enough good coaches out there.

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Darrin Hammond On 4/19/08, Sheila wrote: > Hi - I have a 15 year old who has the potential to be an > elite runner ( cross country , 1 mile, ). He is also an A > student and a sophomore. He is not tolerable of pain and > has tightness in right quad/hamstring. MRI shows no tears, > breaks. How do I instill in him that he could have a great > trac...See More

Jul 23, 2008

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Stage in gym

by jeanne

Apr 23, 2008

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I just found out today they want to put a stage in my
gym. I teach at a small public elementary school and I
feel it is going to create problems. Does anyone have any
experience with stages in their gyms? Pros/cons?

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We have a stage in our gym and I teach at a K-2 primary
school. First of all, I want to start off by saying that I
am just glad to have an indoor space, however, a stage is a
big hinderance. I can tell you from personal experience
that I have had to teach elsewhere or change my lesson plans
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May 1, 2008

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Eallen ro - I teach in a gym with a stage, it helps me store the needed equipment I use for a lesson. I set my equipment on the stage and as I need it I pull it down. I like it because the equipment is never in the way/stepped on and kids arent going through it. Its also good for students to throw thier sweat shirt on when they get hot, then no one is ste...See More

May 30, 2008

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DDR

by roxanne

Apr 26, 2008

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Does anyone know of any PS2 DDR games that allow 4 live
mats?

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On 4/26/08, roxanne wrote:
> Does anyone know of any PS2 DDR games that allow 4 live
> mats?

I use DDR in my pe classes and don't know of any that
allow 4. I believe that the wii does allor for more than 2
mats.

Apr 27, 2008

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Krech /blockquote>

On 4/27/08, Patrick wrote:
> On 4/26/08, roxanne wrote:
>> Does anyone know of any PS2 DDR games that allow 4 live
>> mats?
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> I use DDR in my pe classes and don't know of any that
> allow 4. I believe that the wii does allor for more than 2
> mats.

We have a WI...See More

Apr 29, 2008

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PE positions

by Michael

May 8, 2008

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Does anyone know of any available Physical Education
teaching positions in the Long Island area?

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john i'm also curious about long island openings for id like to move back there one day.. did you just graduate? and if so, from where im curious?

May 22, 2008

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weight training

by steve

May 12, 2008

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I am starting a weight training class for boys and girls.
What are your thoughts about teaching boys and girls in the
weight room? Do you have any ideas or lessons in the
weight room where boys and girls can work together?

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