The PELINKS4U Editorial Staff brings the following information to this issue's Fitness, Health, & Nutrition section.

	Changing our programs to reflect the latest knowledge on children's fitness testing.
	The impact of diet and exercise in delaying the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
	More than 60% of our adult population is overweight.
	Ideas to encourage children to be physically active from Pate and Sirard.
	Plus, lots more on nutrition, exercise, weight control, and health topics.

Book Reviews Circus Arts: a Teacher's Guide -

Secondary PE

Darla Castelli, Secondary Section Editor for this issue, provides ideas for keeping our teaching fresh throughout the year.

	Ideas to teach volleyball tactics and skill.
	Suggestions on how to obtain your student's thoughts about the Physical Education program.
	Using information from students to make classes more meaningful.
	An affective rubric from Rob Smith.
	And much more...

Interdisciplinary PE

	Is recess a waste of time? Read the featured site to help you decide for yourself.
	Integrate the Winter Olympics into your curriculum. Here are some ideas.
	Ideas to integrate Social Studies.
	For these and other ideas click here.

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Back to School Well, Labor Day is here indicating for many, that school has just begun and for others, school starts next week. This issue will provide you with a plethora of information relating to teaching tips, classroom management strategies, and general content related to students and athletes. I am glad that you are visiting the site and hope you find pertinent information to your situation. If you need additional information, be sure to check out the archives which can be found by opening the menu at the top left of this page. Just click on the arrow next to the words "Click for PE Links," then click on "Archives." Good luck and have a great year! Kirk Mathias PELINKS4U

The pessimist looks at opportunities and sees difficulties. The optimist looks at difficulties and sees opportunities. - Author Unknown -

The PELINKS4U Editorial Staff provide a number of challenges for coaches.

	Do you punish your players with extra running for not raising enough money? Here are a few eye-opening inappropriate coaching behaviors.
	Genes may be more responsible for the training effects than our conditioning programs? Check this out!
	Grants for girls' programs offered through Tampax since 1991.
	One million youths 12 to 17 years old take potentially dangerous performance enhancing substances. Read here to find out more.
	Click here to read these and much more...

Technology

The PELINKS4U Editorial Staff presents a variety of information related to the use of technology in teaching and coaching.

	Ever wonder how to email a massive memory hog attachment? It is possible, and here is how.
	Provide instantaneous video feedback to students.
	A comprehensive citation database for articles, authors, vitaes, etc. Information about this potential development can be found in the technology section.
	Choosing a search engine.
	Click here for details on these and other topics in this week's technology page.

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	Don't forget this year's International Walk to School Day is Tuesday, October 2 Click here for details. Listen to the US Surgeon General talking about walking to school here.
	"Position Statements Advocating Physical Education" compiled by the Michigan Fitness Foundation. Click here to read.
	Read the CDC's resources for "Encouraging Physical Activity Among Youth and Families." Click here for more information.
	"State Health Facts" are now available online. Check out yours by clicking here.
	The Department of Defense Education Activity selects Polar Heart Rate Monitors for use in the K-12 Physical Education programs of military and civilian dependents. Click here to learn more about Polar.
	Madison Junior Physical Education program is recognized by the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Click here to read more.
	Want a copy of the "National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity among Adults Age 50 and Older?" It can be downloaded here.
	The Health, Mental Health and Safety in Schools guidelines will be available to review until September 20, 2001. Click here to read the guidelines.
	Small grants worth up to $2,010 each now available to support efforts by local groups to promote the far-reaching national health goals of Healthy People 2010. Click here for more information.
	Read the following article by Daniel DeNoon discusses race as a predisposition to overweight and obesity. Click here for the article.
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Adapted Physical Education

This issue our Adapted Section Editor, Cindy Piletic, examines solutions for working with students with visual impairments.

	What is visual impairment and who is affected?
	Symptoms indicating potential visual difficulties.
	How you may be able to prevent blindness.
	Equipment modifications for students with visual impairments.
	Teaching tips and  more...

Elementary PE

Gerry Cernicky, this issue's Elementary Section Editor, shares a variety of articles and links.

	Anatomy and Health sites.
	Having challenges with classroom protocol and/or behavior? Ideas to improve these classroom management areas.
	A featured site from Marietta, PA.
	Bulletin board ideas.
	Click here to read these and much more.