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50 Years of ERIC
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Opportunities for Recognition Can Improve Learning and Performance
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French, Ron; Henderson, Hester L.; Lavay, Barry; Silliman-French, Lisa – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
Physical educators need to make an effort to catch students being good and recognize them for their positive accomplishments. Unfortunately, it is usually the students who act inappropriately who receive the majority of the teachers' attention. In order to help increase learning and improve performance and behavior, the physical educator must…
Descriptors: Recognition (Achievement), Motivation Techniques, Physical Education, Positive Reinforcement
What Is a Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Education Teacher?
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Lytle, Rebecca; Lavay, Barry; Rizzo, Terry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
This article presents information related to the new position statement on the definition of a "highly qualified adapted physical education teacher" published by the Adapted Physical Activity Council (a council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance). It discusses the legal references for "highly qualified"…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Education Teachers, Check Lists
Physical Education and Sport Adaptations for Students Who Are Hard of Hearing
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Reich, Lori M.; Lavay, Barry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
Hearing loss is the number one disability in the United States. It cannot be assumed, however, that all people with hearing loss have similar needs. Most individuals with hearing loss do not use sign language, and people who are hard of hearing (HOH) are often grouped together with people who are Deaf and referred to as "deaf" or "hearing…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Physical Education, Classroom Techniques, Teaching Methods
A Practical Plan for Managing the Behavior of Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education
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Lavay, Barry; French, Ron; Henderson, Hester – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2007
With the inclusion of students identified as at-risk or with serious behavior problems in general physical education, behavior management has become ever more challenging. A positive behavior-management plan that fosters behavior changes through support and intervention, rather than punishment used to control students, can prove effective.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Behavior Problems, Inclusive Schools, Student Behavior
Nondressing for Class. A Universal Problem.
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Lavay, Barry; Bishop, Paul – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1986
This article discusses why students fail to dress for physical education class and what can be done to alleviate this problem. (MT)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dress Codes, Physical Education, Secondary Education
A Plan To Reduce Transition Time in Physical Education.
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Dawson-Rodriques, Kristine; Lavay, Barry; Butt, Karen; Lacourse, Mike – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1997
Proper transitions between instructional units are necessary to run physical education classes effectively and minimize student behavior problems. This paper describes the design of a middle school time management plan that included positive reinforcement (public posting and physical activity reinforcement). (SM)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Fitness Testing for Children with Special Needs--An Alternative Approach.
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Johnson, Robert E.; Lavay, Barry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
This article discusses the development of the Kansas Adapted/Special Physical Education Manual, including the rationale for, and adaptation of, the health-related physical fitness test items selected. The manual was developed to help meet the needs of children with various disabilities and of professionals who administer fitness tests to them.…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Measures (Individuals)