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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 8951 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 relationship between qualified personnel and self-reported implementation of recommended physical education practices and programs in U.S. schools.
Author: Kristen S. Davis
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 76Issue: 2Page: 202(10)

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History Tennessee high school sports, 1920s-2000s. ... 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 May 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2909 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.

From the supplier: Sport education basically provides experiences that are more whole and actual that conventional physical education sport education and are meant to provide students with chances to experience sport in a rich, meaningful way. Physical education classes under the sport education model are designed to maintain and enhance the most outstanding features of sports experiences while making sure that they are sound educationally. Secondary physical education programs in relation to the sport education framework is evaluated.

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Title: Changing the face of secondary physical education through sport education.(Sport Education)
Author: Diana Jones
Publication: JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1998
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v69Issue: n5Page: p40(5)

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SECONDARYEDUCATION FOR16YRS UP
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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 435 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: Caseloads of public school adapted physical educators in the United States.(SPECIAL POPULATIONS)
Author: Iva Obrusnikova
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 78Issue: 1Page: A-101(1)

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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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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.

When Cuba Conquered Kentucky
This is an excellent, easy to read, true heart warming story that is a real inspiration. It is a classic, a book that every parent, teacher, coach and team player will enjoy and learn from.

"Cuba" is for those who love basketball and rural America
As a radio newsman for the past 35 years Ihave had many interesting interview guests...including the legendary Adolph Rupp.No interview has been more interesting than the one I conducted in the summer of '99 withMarianne Walker and Howie Crittenden about the Cuba Cubs of 1951-52.Cubadefeated my hometown school (Corbin) in the '52 tournament, so I have noreason to feel warmly about that Graves county school.But I do.And it'sbecause of the wonderful way Marianne made their story come alive.It'smuch more than a David and Goliath story.It's a story about shareddreams, hard work, and rural pride in dreams realized.If you're sick ofhigh-salaried, big business basketball, return to the days of sport forsports sake....WHEN CUBA CONQURED KENTUCKY.

A celebration of the human spirit from theBluegrass state
A well told story about the resilience of the human spirit.The author passionately narrates a Kentucky styled version of David and Goliath. It is an inspiring and entertaining read about the magnificient efforts of a highschool team from the tiny town of Cuba, Kentucky.The book would appeal toany basketball fan who is a native of the Bluegrass state.However, thebook is much more than a story about a small town basketball team. It isa story that reminded me of everything my parents described about growingup in Western Kentucky during the 40's and 50's.Perhaps the best part ofthe book is the author's observations on the influence the community had onthe players and their coach. The writer provides a compelling narrativeabout the challenges faced by the families who struggled to earn a livingas sharecroppers.The reader gets to share in the glory of the team'scommitment to an enormous task and the accomplishment of that goal.It isan enjoyable story about a visionary coach and a group of boys who dared todream and strive for the unfathomable. I thoroughly enjoyed the contentsof the book, and I would rate that portion of the book a five star.Iappreciated the research on the Jackson Purchase region of the state, andhow the demographics of that area impacted the characters of the story. The author does a nice job of piecing together research with oral history,and she writes with a compassion for the central figures of the book. However I thought the narrative style of the book was a bit awkward attimes, and that is why I give the book a four star rating. ... 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.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, former quarterback at Centerville High School and Ohio State University, provides the foreword for the book as well. ... Read more

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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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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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This digital document is an article from Business North Carolina, published by Business North Carolina on July 1, 2000. The length of the article is 2512 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: INTO THE SWING.
Author: Irwin Speizer
Publication: Business North Carolina (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2000
Publisher: Business North Carolina
Volume: 20Issue: 7Page: 46

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Today, one in every three high school girls plays sports, and the number of sports offered to these young women has increased dramatically in the past decade. This unique resource explores these sports from a girl's perspective, while examining sports issues as they pertain to young women. Individual chapters cover the most popular sports offered at the high school level, such as basketball, field hockey, and track, and provides practical advice on training and practicing techniques, trying out for the team, and organizing school teams. Other sports possibly less familiar, such as badminton and crew, are also explored, each in a chapter of its own, as are sports like football and baseball which are typically offered only to boys. Students can find detailed information for each of the eight most popular sports at the high school level: basketball, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. This information includes the history of the sport, rules, common injuries to the sport, similar sports to try, and advice from coaches about making the team. Young female students are encouraged to try other sports that may not be offered by their high school and to get high schools to sponsor teams where there are none, as well as to participate on boys' teams if a particular sport is not offered to girls. Advice is also provided on possible sports-related problems for girls, including overtraining, drug use, eating disorders, and abuse from coaches, as well as information about sports-related careers to provide a well-rounded, comprehensive guide for young female athletes. ... 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 436 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: Problem-based learning on critical thinking end movement skill performance in elementary physical education.(PEDAGOGY)
Author: Kuo-Tung Shih
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 78Issue: 1Page: A-72(2)

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