DOCUMENT RESUME ED 107 632 SP 009 257 TITLE Ideas Ide'Jtified and Distributed through Project IDEA. INSTITUTION American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Fecreation, Washington, D.C. NOTE 58p. EDPS PRICE MF-$0.76 HC-$3.32 PLUS POSTAGE DESCRIPTORS Adapted Physical Education; Athletic Equipment; *Athletic Programs; *Athletics; Course Evaluation; Curriculum; *Physical Education; Physical Fitness; Scheduling IDENTIFIERS *Project IDEA ABSTRACT This document contains ideas on a variety of subjects directed at the physical educator. Thra work was compiled by Project IDEA (Identify, Distribute, Exchange for Action). Topics include the following:(a) scheduling,(b) curriculum, (c) games,(d) specific courses, (e) life sports,(f) fitness, (g) adaptive Physical education,(h) course methods,(i) evaluation,(j) student leaders, (k) intramurals,(1) stimulating program interest, and (m) equipment. Under these groupings, ideas are listed as well as the names and addresses of individuals who will either (a) make presentations, (b) welcome visitors,(c) distribute materials, or(d) write articles. A Project IDEA identification form is also included. (JS) U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION A WELFARE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR OkGANIZATION ORIGIN ATNO IT POiN TS OF VIEW JR OPINIONS STATED 00 NOT NECESSARILY REPRE SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY \l'I. DSItil ? I ED and Dr Slit I DOTED T !IRMO PP OJICT /0114 CONTENTS Scheduling 1 Curriculum 9 Games 11 Specific Courses 16 Life Sports 19 Fitness 24 Adaptive 29 Methods 31 Course Methods 33 Evaluation 39 Miscellaneous 42 Student Leaders 43 Intramurals 44 Stimulating Program Interest 46 Equipment 49 Why Not Ideas 51 Ideas About Words 53 (A must on your reading list) NOTE: Explanation of Key Line The amount listed within the parentheses refers to cost for material which will be distributed. If postame is listed, Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope. SCHEDULING Chuck Novotny *2 Downers Grove South H.S. A coeducation junior-senior 1436 Norfolk elective program is organ- Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 ized in six week blocks with three choices offered each block. ken Bunte *1 2 3 4 Moline High School Course selection is offered 3600 23rd Avenue to students in 'grad'es eleven Moline, Illinois 61265 ant twelve, Julia Boston *2 4 Greenville High School Coeducation nine week mini Harmon Drive courses are selected by Greenville, Ohio 45331 upper clansmen who have completed one year of gen- eral physical education. Miss Doral Rose 2 Mr. Ted Wissen Junior-senior Program has Forest View High School been developed to offer a 2121 Goebbert Rd. wile variety of activities Arlington Heights, Illinois so that students may select 60005 a program. suited ter their own inaiviaual neeAs and preferences. Mrs. Carol McVicker *4 Palmer High School Four semesters of physical Palmer, Alaska 99645 education are required within four years. All must take one semester of introductory course. Requirement is com- pleted by choosing those semesters which offer activ- ities of interest to the student. Scheduling 1 Ward I. Jones *2 4 Dillingham School Trimester physical education Box 202 classes feature one introduc- Dillingham, Alaska 99576 tory class and co& lifetime sports choices. George,Starn 1 2 3 4 ('1.00) Terra Linda H.S. Core program for freshmen and 320 Nova Albion Way sophomores leads to a wide spread San Rafael, California of upper class elective programs 94901 including water polo and bcxing. Classes meet daily or stueents may take two activities on alternate days. Bruce Wilson 1 2 3 4 (postage) Greenway H.S. Course scheduling procedures are 3930 W. Greenway Rd. used effectively to maintain a Phoenix, Arizona 85000 totally elective boys program. Clayton Williams 1 2 4 Beloit H.S. A nine week mini-mod elective 124 W. 5th St. program for boys focuses on life- Beloit, Kansas 67420 time sports and a combination of seasonal team sport skills and conaitioninq. Nrs. Sam Davis 1 2 3 4 (30$) Cowpond Road Free choice physical education Halifax County Jr. H.S. Program for girls offers a vari- Halifax, Virginia 24558 ety of activities including drill teams, self defense, modern dance, etc. KEY: = copies of specific program ideas not returned 1 = will make presentation 3 = will distribute materials 411 2 = visitors welcome 4 = will write article 2 Scheduling Ms. Joan E. Martin *1 2 3 4 (201) Naperville Central H.S. Girls elective program has 440 W. Aurora Awl. helped to improve grades Naperville, Illinois 60540 and decrease discipline prob- lems in physical education. Fred Bates 2 Patrick Henry High School Selective physical education San Diego, California 92101 activities include cycling, surfing, sand volleyball, outdoor living, and coed activities. James L. Hartline *2 3 4 Clear Fork High School An elective program of sem- RFD #3 ester courses includes indi- Bellville, Ohio 44813 vidual sports, advanced physical education, coed physical education, and in- dependent study. Terry Penner *1 2 3 4 Tinora High School Elective coed mini-courses R. R. 3 of nine weeks are offered Defiance, Ohio 43512 to grades ten through twelve. Lawrence W. Rice *1 2 3 4 (11.00) James A. Garfield H.S. A coed, elective, pass-fail S. R. #88 physical education course Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 in lifetime sports emphasizes use of off' campus facili- ties and outdoor pursuits. Thomas G. Ferch 1 2 4 Sitka H.S. An elective program offers Box 179 9 week courses to grades 10, Sitka, Alaska 99835 11, and 12. Students must complete a two year require- ment and may enroll in a varied number of courses each year. Scheduling 3 Mrs. Marguerite Curry 2 4 Phillipsburg H.S. Nine week (* credit) mini-mods 410 S. Seventh in tennis, golf, archery, bowling, Phillipsburg, Kansas 67661 gymnastics, modern dance, social dance, and health are selected by the student to complete a one year requirement. Student may enroll in one or any number of 9 week courses which will fit his sched- ule. Mrs. Ann H. Lockett *1 2 3 4 Garfield Sr. High Co-ed electives classes are 14000 Smoketown Road scheduled for combined 9th ane Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 10th grades. Gary Fuller *1 2 4 P. E. Consultant Thirty-three course offerings Anchorage Borough Sch. an expanded elective curriculum. Dist, 670 Fireweed Lane Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Nancy T. Huff * 1 2 4 Osbourn H.S. Co-ed elective classes rotate to 9005 Tudor Lane a new activity every 10 days. Manassas, Virginia 22110 Jim Shipley 1 2 4 Woodstock District 200 A variable physical education 501 W. South St. program offers a college type Woodstock, Illinois 60098 schedule with 54 courses such as winter sports, canoeing, hiking, bicycling, and co-ed classes KEY: * = copies of specific program ideas not returned 1 = will make presentation. 3 = will distribute materials 2 = visitors welcome 4 = will write article 4 Scheduling Judy Dingier .*1 2 3 4 ("'1.00) Tippecanoe High A required program allows 555 N. Hyatt students to choose electives Tipp .City, Ohio 45371 ranging from team sports to .creative dance. Luke LaPorta *1 2 3 4 Liverpool Central School A complete choice of activ- Liverpool, New York 13088 ity is offered in thispro- gram. Al Schirmacher 1 2 3 4 Washington Jr. H.S. An elective physical educa- 201 N. Washington Avenue tion program for 8th grade Naperville, Illinois 60540 features a variety of activ- ities, co-ed classes, and .team teaching. Mrs. Bonnie T. Dunn 2 4 Memorial Jr. High A junior hirh pzomram is Spring Branch ISD offered which features short 12550 Vindon Drive units of many activities. Houston, Texas 77024 Shareen Young 1 2 3 4 02.0) Visiting last Roosevelt Jr. H.S. Monday of month only 680 E. 24th St. A total coed elective junior Eugene, Oregon 97401 high program offers instruc- tion in aquatics, team sports, individual sports., dance, recreational games, and fit- ness, Margaret Sharp * 2 3 Humboldt H.S. 258 Ninth grade students partici- 1011 Bridge pate in coeducational volley- Humboldt, Kansas 66748 ball, kickball, basketball, scooter mames, and gymnastics one day per week. Scheduling 5 Spencer D. Kane 2 Audubon Jr. H.S. A cycle aorroach to the schedul- 3055 East Blvd. ing of activities according to Cleveland, Ohio 44104 grade level adds variety to the physical education program and increases student .interest and cooperation. Charlotte Griffith 4 Susan Channell Students scheduled for physical Washington H.S. education during a designated 7340 Leavenworth Rds time block are subdivided into Kansas City, Kansas 66109 classes according to swimming- ability. Frances Macomber *4 N. Salinas H.S. An efficient method of selecting 55 Kip Drive elective classes requires thirty Salinas, California 93901 minutes for 250 students. Attend ance card is also available. Sharon K. Bean *4 Beloit High School A mini-mod schedule is planned Beloit, Kansas 67420 that includes different activi- ties each hour; Mr. Whit Menefree 1 2 4 Virginia School for the Monthly scheduling of gymnasium Deaf & Blind use allows maximum use of the East Beverly Street gym. Staunton, Virginia 24401 KEYs * = copies of specific program ideas notreturned 1 = will make presentation 3 = will distribute materials 2 = visitors welcome 4 = will write article 6 Scheduling Gene John 4 Fredonia H.S. Men and women instructors 7th & Jefferson combining classes to share Fredonia, Kansas 66736 facilities and equipment increases gymtime and leads to advanced co-ed classes. Jack Stroud *4 Yarmouth Sr. H.S. Additional classes are pro- Yarmouth, Maine 04090 vided for interested stu- dents in grades seven through twelve within a seven Period day. Nancy L. Dallis *2 Prospect H.S. Bussing is used to transport 801 hinsington students to bowling, roller Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056 rinks, Ice skating, and golf courses.