The incorporation of a self-defense unit of study within secondary physical education programs is becoming commonplace in 21st-century curricula. The threat of crime to oneself, one's belongings, or one's home is very real and is a particular concern to youths, because teens and young adults experience the highest rates of crime as reported by the…

Since internships are generally the culminating undergraduate experience, it is often assumed that students will be fully prepared to enter the workforce upon completion of the internship. However, senior interns are often uncertain about their professional strengths and weaknesses and about the expectations of agency professionals in terms of…

Negative stress in physical education can reduce a student's enjoyment of physical activity and destroy the individual's desire to be a lifelong mover. The purpose of this article is to explore the concept of stress in physical education. Stress is defined as a substantial imbalance between the demand of a situation and the individual's capability…

Praxis I and II tests are designed to evaluate skills and knowledge of prospective teachers seeking licensure. Preparation for these tests includes different strategies depending on the needs of the test taker. Successful completion of Praxis I and II is critical for individuals seeking positions in schools located in states with this requirement.…

This article presents useful insights into undergraduate and graduate sport management programs and suggests questions prospective students can use during interviews and correspondence with institutions being considered. These insights and questions relate to admission, retention, and placement practices; physical and human resources access;…