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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Wilson, Wesley J.; Stone, Katelyn A.; Cardinal, Bradley J. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
The current educational climate emphasizes the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education. This results in an increased effort to enhance and maintain an inclusive environment. Consequently, the use of paraeducators for support has increased (Giangreco, Broer, & Edelman, 2002). This is particularly true for physical education…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Disabilities, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Physical Education
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Cardinal, Bradley J. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
This article comments on the judicious use of journal impact factors. It aims to preserve our fields of study within the context of increased scholarly scrutiny and the hierarchical structures inherent in academia. It concludes by recommending actions for "JOPERD," other journals in the field, and the producers and evaluators of…
Descriptors: Periodicals, Physical Education, Scholarship, Citation Analysis
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Yan, Zi; Cardinal, Bradley J. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
International students have become an important and growing group in U.S. higher education. Although many universities offer various types of support to international students, little attention is given to preventive health services or health promotion efforts, such as the promotion of physical activity. This article outlines a theory-based…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Health Promotion
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Cardinal, Bradley J.; Yan, Zi; Cardinal, Marita K. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
People's feelings toward physical activity are often influenced by memories of their childhood experiences in physical education and sport. Unfortunately, many adults remember negative experiences, which may affect their desire to maintain a physically active lifestyle. A survey that asked 293 students about recollections from their childhood…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Team Sports
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Cardinal, Bradley J.; Claman, Gayle – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Research and innovation are a cornerstone of any progressive organization. The Research Consortium (RC) has served as the principal organization fulfilling this function on behalf of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) throughout much of its history. The RC is an organization of approximately 5,000…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Education, Consortia, Organizational Theories
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Cardinal, Bradley J.; Cardinal, Marita K.; Burger, Molly E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2005
Every other year, comprehensive school health education programs and policies are assessed nationally using the School Health Education Profile (SHEP) survey (Grunbaum et al., 1998). The data are collected in modules that are completed by different stakeholders within the school system. As part of a cooperative agreement with the Centers for…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Comprehensive School Health Education, Physical Education, Physical Fitness