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More than 139 classroom-tested lesson ideas for health education

Health Education Ideas and Activities provides fresh, cost-effective, and multifaceted ways to teach health education at the middle and high school levels. Grounded in the real world and tested in classrooms, each lesson idea and teaching tool is ready to use with minimal preparation time.

Health Education Ideas and Activitiesincludes 24 units and 139 lesson ideas spanning a variety of health and wellness topics such as resiliency, self-awareness, conflict resolution, self-esteem, yoga, and alternative healing.

You can use these materials to tailor your existing units and lessons to the changing needs of your students. You also can use the materials to reinforce or expand your existing physical education curriculum to drive home the importance of health. You'll be able to develop the health literacy of students in any class setting while meeting revised 2006 national standards for health education.

This resource is classroom developed and tested by a physical and health educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching at the middle and high school levels. Roger Puza understands that kids growing up in today's world face more health challenges than ever. The lesson ideas and activities in this book reach into their world and take hold, laying the groundwork for tomorrow's healthy, active adults.

Health Education Ideas and Activitiescontains these time-saving features:

• Specific, ready-to-use assessments for easily building accountability into your teaching
• Over 200 handouts and 20 tests
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Roger Puza
I took a college class for educators from Roger Puza and I have to say that it was the best class I have ever taken.Roger was just finishing up his book at that time, so I haven't read it yet.I'm glad to see that it is now available on Amazon.If his book is as great as his class was, any Health educator would do well in acquiring this book and utilizing it in their class. ... Read more

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When Cuba Conquered Kentucky is a classic underdog tale of a basketball team from a tiny Kentucky high school that in 1952 won the state championship against supposedly stronger teams from much bigger schools. ... Read more

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my old school
I attended school at Cuba and it was interesting to read what she had to say about our school and the people that lived in that area.I enjoyed the book

Small Towns Shine
A historical, enlightening, and sweet rendition of what basketball can do to the spirit of individuals, families, and a small town, this one in Kentucky.

Relative of the players
Great book.My great uncle is Howard Crittenden and my second cousin is Jimmy Webb.I just saw Uncle Howard on Saturday and he looks great.I got pictures of him at our family reunion.

Good Effort by a Woman who Knew Nothing About Era Basketball
The author, a junior college professoress, is a good writer, but her knowledge of basketball, and the absence of a proof reader, makes this otherwise neat book sometimes excruciating. The faux pas range from some gratuitious editorializing to innocent, perhaps, but nevertheless excruciating misobservations, e.g., e., she thinks that a basketball backboard, sometimes bankboard, or the area of the net, basket, or goal, is properly described as "goalposts." Her efforts to be adjectivially writerish are sometimes downright absurd, i.e., Doodle Floyd's shooting "lighting" up the scoreboard with "windmill" hookshots from all parts of the floor. Nonsense, he may have shot them from all around what used to be shaped as a key, but not all over the floor, for crying out loud ! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh -- betcha none of them were from behind the ten second line! In numerous little ways the authoress gnashes a minimally knowledable person of era basketball. e.g., at the time the ball could be taken out rather than a freeshot taken when a foul was committed, at least in, I think it was the last two minutes of a game or half. In a game in which Cuba was behind, the author seems surprised that the opponents took the ball out of bounds rather than shoot free throws when fouled. Of course they did ! The reason they were fouled was to obtain a turnover.If the team fouled missed a free throw there was a chance for a turnover. A team ahead likely would be interested in freezing the ball. Of course, for crying out loud, they would take the ball out of bounds rather than shoot a free shot.Several times the authoress comments on players shooting a "jump shot". No, not likely. They may not have shoved it up two handed from the waist or chest, and they may have shot running one hand shots, or one hand set shots, maybe be from the waist, and maybe with a pumping motion, but if she thinks they were shooting "jump" shots in the form of modern jump shots, that notion is almost as erroneous as that of players posting themselves under the "goalposts". Describing the Cuba gym, she mentions a "box" office adjoining the coach's office. A what ? Was this an office for boxes ? It would hardly have been a press box one wouldn't think. And then there was a player who drove for lay up and missed although he "tossed" it up. And, a shot is a shot, not a throw, unless someone throws it instead of shooting it. I wonder if there are some films somewhere which show these boys of the mid-century as they were. playing as they did ? Or if the authoress has any idea of how the game looked then ? Aside from not knowing what game must have appeared like, the authoress has produced a neat book in which one can grasp the tenor of life as experienced by its participants. Yet, I hungered for more of the very genre of insights she provided, such as pictures, verbally and actual pictures, of the participants away from the court. I would like to have seen more of this, the front of Harper's, a picture of the ball court there, the community as it was. And I searched the pictures that were vainly trying to grasp the Cuba gym. And I wonder if they dressed in a dressing room with showers, or in a class room ? Did they have JV preliminary games ? Or junior high games ? They gym was suggested by the authoress to be under regulation dimensions. Personally, the smallest gym I ever seen (not saw) was a junior high gym at Flint in Morgan County Alabama, the ceiling was in play and was just a few feet higher than the top of the wooden backboard, the end boundaries were painted half on the court and half on the wall at one end and on the stage at the other, and at the stage end the out of bounds line actually went up the steps on one side. Basketball courts vary in width and length, but the foul line is always ten feet from the goal (not the "goalpost"). Courts vary in length and width. I don't think there was any such animal as an unoffical court. Nevertheless, the authoress has provided a good story and an absorbing read about a happy collection, a synchronicity of capable youths and a coach who both taught and allowed the ablity of these boys of the mid-century to flow out of them. A remarkable story.

When Cuba Conquered Kentucky is a fine American adventure!
Basketball was a passion in Kentucky & every highschool, no matter its size, organized a team to play game after game, traveling miles in all sorts of vehicles & weather. In Cuba, Kentucky, an isolated rural town around which three rivers poured & flooded, a group of rambunctious 8th grade boys became inspired by Coach Jack Story's dream of winning the 1952 state basketball championship & the American Dream.

To a lesser degree yet with as much passion, the girls in the school fought & conspired to form a cheer leading troupe. In their long skirts & neck high Peter Pan blouses, they added their energy to the fever pitch.

Marianne Walker has told their stories with enthusiasm including insights from a time before over-the-counter medicines; when most everyone raised their own food; many were share-croppers & there were no funded school programs; school bussing & television. In a time when radio was king, not everyone had telephones & sports writers were the revered messengers of the marathon games for which just about every person would turn out. Fascinating read! Do check out my full review. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 411 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Title IX: secondary school athletic participation by gender, region, and ethnicity.(SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY)
Author: Scott R. Johnson
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
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Chapters: Unforgiven, Bedlam Series, Boone Pickens Stadium, Six-On-Six Basketball, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, 2007 Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, Rogers State Hillcats, 2005 Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, 2006 Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, 2004 Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, Oklahoma Destroyers, Muskogee Athletics, Mcalester Miners, Shawnee Indians, Red Dirt Rebellion Rollergirls, Pawhuska Huskers. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 63. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Unforgiven (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was the seventh annual Unforgiven event and took place on September 18, 2005 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The event featured wrestlers and other talent that performed on the Raw program. The main event was a standard wrestling match, in which Kurt Angle defeated WWE Champion John Cena, after Cena intentionally disqualified himself. In WWE, a championship cannot change hands via countout or disqualification, as a result, Cena retained the title. Two featured bouts on the undercard was another standard match, in which Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Masters. The other primary match was a steel cage match, where the ring is enclosed by a steel cage, in which Matt Hardy defeated Edge. Unforgiven grossed over $485,000 in ticket sales from an attendance of approximately 8,000, and received about 243,000 pay-per-view buys. This amount was higher than the following year's event. When the event was released on DVD, it reached a peak position of third on Billboard's DVD Sales Chart. Eight professional wrestling matches were scheduled on the event's card beforehand, which were...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=14962534 ... Read more

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Based on NCTM and AASL standards, this book helps students explore math concepts through sports-related activities. For each activity there are guidelines for the teachers, warm-up problems, a student plan, extended activities, and fascinating sports facts. ... Read more

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Across Many Fields captures the essence of Ohio football by chronicling the 2001 high school season with a lively combination of pictures and insights. This book observes high school football less as a sport and more as a cultural event through which a wide variety of people take meaning.

Last fall, writer Christopher Butler and photographer Jennifer Rothchild traveled across Ohio, visited schools in all six high school divisions, and observed big-city and small-town teams. All told, they watched 45 games in 15 weeks, and conducted nearly 150 interviews. The book takes readers from first-game expectations, through mid-season highs and lows, and ends with the two-day, six-game championship weekend that dominates state news headlines every first weekend in December.

The 160-page hardback book is driven mainly by the 261 full-color and black and white photos which capture players, coaches, referees, bands, cheerleaders, teachers, parents, pep clubs, trainers, and paramedics.

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Sorry that I waited to read this book...
I hesitated to buy this book because I had read some negative things about it on some Ohio high school internet sites.Then I browsed a copy in a local bookstore and realized how foolish I was to wait.This is one of the finest books on high school football I've ever seen (and I own many).

Across Many Fields is about football with capital "F".Having read it now (which I suspect some critics have not), I realize the authors were looking for the whole picture and that people unhappy with it were upset because their team wasn't represented.Well, this book isn't about one team or another.It's about all the teams in Ohio that strap on the helmets each season and all the people who support these young men (and a few women).

The pictures are tremendous, glorious and the writing is smooth and creative.For any football fan, for anyone who has relished the crisp autumn air on a Friday night in a local football stadium, this book is a can't miss.You'll be transported!

3rd down, I say Punt,.
This book took me back to my high school years.I was a 320 pound offensive lineman.The 4 years I played high school football were the best of my life.I can never get them back, but with this book I was able to bring back all my memories.Chris and Jen have provided ex-jocks like me something to hold on to.I reccomend this book to anyone who wants some way to recall those glory years of high schoo.
Giles Powell.

Perfect gift
I bought a few copies as early Christmas gifts because I know my dad and brothers are big fans.After flipping through just the first few pages of photos and text, I knew I made the right choice.The author really covered his tracks.The photos are fantastic!There's no better time in the midwest than fall -- and this book seems to bring out the best of that season.

A Must Read!
Touchdown!This book drives the length of the field to take the reader on a journey through small towns and big cities who live and die for football.The tradition of Ohio High School Football is second to none and Butler's brilliant narration mixed in with interviews from coaches, players, parents and fans captures what Friday night in the fall is all about - a social gathering of sorts where football is the main focus.Rothchild's photography allows the reader to experience every facet of Friday night football from the star quarterback to the mom selling programs to raise money for the band.

Across Many Fields is a must for anyone who loves high school football.

Captures the essence of high school football
While Across Many Fields chronicles the 2001 Ohio high school football season, this book is to be enjoyed by all -- regardless of the reader's geographic location.Across Many Fields goes well beyond statistics and X's and O's to explore the very essence of high school football; whereas a Friday Night Lights exposes the darker side of a big-time high school program, AMF is a celebration of the sights, sounds, athletes, and communities that make autumn evenings special for so many.From big-time rivalries to small town tradition, this book explores high school football with a depth and passion that make it a captivating read.

Handsomely photographed and insightfully written, Across Many Fields is a timeless tribute to a uniquely American institution. ... Read more

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Captured here is the total essence of the game where the Basketball Hall of Fame is located just a stone's throw from New Castle High School's magnificent gymnasium, the largest in the world with over 9000 seats. The book opens up a whole new ball game for those either baffled or intrigued by America's love of basketball. ... Read more

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High school sports might be the last arena in which athletes compete for the sheer joy of playing; like the tennis player who pounds balls daily on a court surrounded by the realities of a declining neighborhood; or the swimmers who are in the pool at five in the morning tired, but ready to go; or the basketball team that stays together in the face of twelve straight losses and cherishes their first win. David Morgan, a northeast Ohio sports writer, has put together a collection of stories-even a few about Lebron James-that have touched his heart and soul. Still, most of the players, coaches, and other people you'll meet are just working hard. They don't view their actions as remarkable, but they are. ... Read more

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glad we found the book
Glad we found the book. It was not really in a new shape it looked a little bit old but we are happy and satisfied. ... Read more

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A great book, by a great teacher!
Mr. Calore is my US History II teacher at Acton Boxborough Regional High School. His book is a very good way at looking at diverse workout programs by great high school athletes around the country! This is truly a great andvery informative book, by a great teacher. ... Read more

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Find out how—and why—sports can help you better understand your students

Because participation in sports is an integral part of the educational experience for students in both public and private schools, it’s essential that school psychologists and counselors have a solid foundation to help ensure the well-being of student-athletes. School Sport Psychology is a comprehensive overview of this fast-growing field with guidelines for school psychologists who want to be educated and trained in sport psychology to extend their skills and enhance their effectiveness. The book presents perspectives, programs, and procedures for working with administrators and coaches to help students develop physically, mentally, and emotionally.

School Sport Psychology examines the practical interfaces between school and sport psychology, with an emphasis on parent and family involvement. Contributors representing sport psychology, school psychology, and clinical and community disciplines examine the theory, research, and practice of sport psychology and how its evolution parallels the development of school psychology. The book addresses the benefits and risks of using sport to promote the development of self-esteem, identity, and feelings of competence in students.

School Sport Psychology examines:

evidence-based sport psychology programs, including GOALS, ATLAS, and ATHENA

a case study of the design and implementation of a sport psychology program in an urban high school

the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs among high school student-athletes

the use and abuse of steroids

eating disorders among high school student-athletes

a systems-oriented method of school/sport psychology assessment and intervention

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the knowledge and skills needed to work in sport psychology

and much moreSchool Sport Psychology is an essential professional resource for psychologists, counselors, and health service providers. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on August 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3249 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The use of content standards by Utah secondary school physical educators.(National Standards)
Author: Kara C. Holley
Publication: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Oahu Interscholastic Association or OIA is an athletic conference composed of all public secondary schools on the island of Oahu. The OIA was first founded in 1940 as the Rural Oahu Interscholastic Association or ROIA. The five founding schools were Castle High School, Kahuku High School, Leilehua High School, Waialua High & Intermediate School and Waipahu High School. The OIA originally comprised all the rural schools on Oahu, which were all of the schools that were not situated in the main city of Honolulu. This changed however in 1970 with the addition of the five former public school members of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu - Farrington High School, Kaimuki High School, McKinley High School, Roosevelt High School and Kalani High School. After the public Honolulu schools joined, the league changed its identity from the ROIA to simply OIA to reflect the integration of all of the public high schools on the island. ... Read more

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Chapters: Illinois High School Association. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 27. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Illinois High School Association -The IHSA is governed according to the rules of its constitution. This constitution covers the broadest policies of the Association, such as membership, governance, officers and their duties, and meeting requirements. The IHSA is led by an eleven-member Board of Directors. All eleven members are high school principals from member schools. Seven of the ten are elected to three-year terms from seven geographic regions within the state of Illinois. Three other board members are elected at-large. A treasurer, who does not vote, is appointed by the Board. The Board of Directors determines IHSA policies and employs an executive director and staff. They also work with the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Principals Association, the Illinois Association of School Boards, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois Athletic Directors Association and the North Central Association. The IHSA also has a 35-member Legislative Commission, consisting of 21 high school principals, seven high school athletic directors elected from each of the seven state regions, and seven at-large members. The commission reviews amendment proposals to the IHSA Constitution and By-laws, and determines which are passed on to a vote of the member schools. Each school receives one vote on any amendments, with voting taking place annually in December. Changes are passed by simple majority of member schools. The day-to-day running of the Association is charged to an administrative staff of nine, one of whom acts in the position of Executive Director. This group is directly responsible for setting up and runni...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2562414 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Business North Carolina, published by Business North Carolina on December 1, 2002. The length of the article is 887 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Measuring the Traingle. (Regional Focus: Special Advertising Section).(data on schools, sports venues, tourism, employment in North Carolina's Research Triangle region)(Illustration)
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