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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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Mowling, Claire M.; Heidorn, Brent – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2013
Tennis is a sport that promotes physical activity for a lifetime. Individuals of practically all ages can benefit from recreational and/or competitive play. Although playing tennis provides many wellness opportunities, learning to play the game and playing consistently can be a challenge, regardless of one's age (for the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Racquet Sports, Drills (Practice), Physical Education, Teaching Methods
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Holt, Rhonda – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2005
With the recently released Position Statement, "Physical Activity for Children Guidelines" (NASPE, 2004), the time is ideal for physical educators to look for ways to encourage students to be active outside the classroom. The first guideline recommends "children accumulate at least 60 minutes, and up to several hours of age-appropriate physical…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Student Participation
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Hume, Donald – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2005
Recreational games can be incorporated into physical education programs to encourage play and activity among students during their leisure time. Students can play their own games during recess, before or after school, during intramural programs, or in their neighborhood with family and friends. This article describes five such games namely:…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Teaching Methods, Games, Leisure Time