Editorial Calendar

*Schedule is subject to change without notice. Contact the Strategies editor at (703) 476-3451 for the latest information.

July/August

Recommendations for Teaching Physical Education to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders – Shawna Young
Examines a pilot PE program which was developed to work primarily with students with emotional and behavioral disorders. 

Coaching Techniques and Play Therapy Responses: A New Communication Pattern – Joel H. Muro and Hayley Stulmaker 
Makes the argument that by using techniques germane to child-centered play therapy, a relationship can be created between coach and athlete that is respectful and addresses the child's need for validation.  

Integrating Nutrition into the Physical Education Curriculum – Heather L. Green
Provides the physical educator with information on how to develop nutrition lessons and presents sample lessons that physical educators can use to incorporate nutrition into their curriculum. 

Utilizing the Bicycle for Non-Traditional Activities with a Physical Education Curriculum – Michael P. Maina, Ludek Sebek, Jana Hofmanova, Jennifer Jackson Kane, and Julie Schlegel Maina
Examines the bicycle as not simply a means of transportation or as an exercise device, but rather as a vehicle for many adventures which may include team building problem solving activities within a physical education curriculum. 

Strategies to Reduce Negative Socialization in the First Years of Teaching – Glenn Hushman and Gloria Napper-Owen
Offers strategies that can be utilized by beginning teachers, mentors of new teachers and administrators that may help decrease the influence of negative socialization during the first few years of teaching. 

Active Gaming: Is "Virtual" Reality Right for your Physical Education Program? – Lisa Hansen and Stephen W. Sanders
Addresses the central questions and concerns presented by physical education teachers regarding the implementation of active gaming in their physical education programs.  

September/October

Rubrics: A good solution for assessment in physical education – Beth Birky
Examines the importance of establishing rubrics to use for assessment in the physical education setting. Also offers an example on how to develop a rubric.   

Teaching Football in Physical Education: Constraints theory in practice – Shane Pill
Examines a constraints-led process of exploring, modifying, experi9menting, adapting and imagining game possibilities in order to learn Australian Football.  

Identifying Diverse Means for Assessing Physical Activity – Dana J. Perlman & Phil Pearson
Provides teachers with an overview of diverse techniques and equipment to measure physical activity within their dynamic physical education class. Discusses how physical activity can be assessed through: a) teacher observation, b) self-monitoring, c) self-reporting, and d) activity monitors. 

Strategies for Teaching Healthy Behavior Conceptual Knowledge through Physical Education Programs – Tiffany Kloeppel and Pamela Hodges Kulinna
Provides teachers with seven strategies for teaching and to hold students accountable for HRF/healthy behavior knowledge in K-12 physical education programs. 

Physical Activity Strategies: The mind/body connection – Marybeth H. Fede
Assists school faculty and administration in helping students achieve higher test scores, by providing practical advice, whether employed as a physical educator or a classroom teacher. 

Preparing Teachers for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners – Brian Culp and Robert Schmidlein
Describes how focusing on the needs of CLD learners through PETE preparation and innovative assignments can inspire and empower future teachers.

November/December

A System of Movement and Motor Skill Challenges – Grant M. Hill and Bud Turner
Introduces the Movement and Motor Skill Challenge System, which provides a comprehensive set of stimulating, transferable, and skills to help combat childhood obesity. 

Same-Day Participation in Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports: A review and recommendations for physical educators and coaches – James R. Velasquez and Matthew Hamilton
Investigates the implications that physical education has on markers of fatigue, recovery, injury risk and athletic performance on same-day IS participation.

Academic Service Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education: Service for the community in the 21st century – Ferman Konukman and Robert C. Schneider
Examines the Academic Service Learning (ASL) method, its history and its validity within the PETE concentration.  

Tee it Up!: Implementing a TPSR system in a high school golf unit – Nikki Busch and Barry Lavay            
Provides an example of how the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility leveling system was implemented in a high school physical education golf unit by using golf scoring terminology that corresponds to the various levels of behavior.  

Commotio Cordis: Should physical educators and coaches be concerned? – Katie J. Berhow, Pamela Hansen and Donna J. Terbizan            
Investigates and explains the Commotio Cordis phenomenon of sudden death and what coaches can do to possibly prevent it.  

Paddling with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities – Teri Todd and Jacqueline Medina
Explores the best practices for teaching individuals with developmental disabilities flatwater paddling techniques, and presents a checksheet for educators to follow.

January/February

Strategies for Maintaining Appropriate Behavior in Inclusive Physical Education Settings – Sonya Sanderson, Kelly A. Heckaman, James Ernest and Scot Raab 
Presents proactive and positive classroom management strategies designed to facilitate transitions in inclusive elementary physical education classes.  

QR Code Mania – Kellie A. Shumack, Erin Reilly and Nick Chamberlain
Answers questions and explains the uses/benefits of QR Codes in the physical education setting.  

Integrating Physical Education and Mathematics: A collaborative approach to student learning – Darrin Kitchen and Julie Kuehl Kitchen
Discusses the importance of the link between Math and physical education and provides examples and evidence to support the link.  

Specialization in Youth Sport: What coaches should tell parents – Kimberly J. Bodey, Lawrence W. Judge and Jonathan V. Hoover            
Aims to provide coaches with talking points to use when parents ask for advice in regards to their children.  

Engaging Students in Physical Education: Recommendations for Secondary Programs – Jennifer L. Thorp            
Discusses the major influences on secondary students' participation in physical education and provides recommendations to help teachers engage students in the activities.  

Lacrosse: Strategies for Success – Susan Y. Hagood and R. Michael Cathey            
Focuses on the offensive strategies of the game of lacrosse to help students become successful in games play. Also discusses proper fundamentals such as stick holding, cradling, scooping, catching, and passing.