Considering the growing social and emotional pressures among young people in today's society, it is crucial to provide them with meaningful developmental programs. For many years, sport settings have been considered beneficial platforms for counteracting the adverse influences on socially vulnerable youths. Utilizing sport in youth development…

Purpose: A systematic review of the research conducted on Cooperative Learning in Physical Education in the last 5 years (2014-2019). Method: Seven databases were used to select those articles that included information on the implementation of Cooperative Learning in the different educational stages. After the exclusion criteria, 15 articles were…

Skateboarding, widely popular and often misunderstood, occupies a unique space in US society. Despite skateboarding's popularity little is known about the effects of skateboarding on youth and their educational and career trajectories. This report outlines the current landscape of skateboarding at this socio-historical moment in time--prior to…

Out-of-school time (OST) settings are powerful contexts for youth development when programs and services are intentionally designed. "Youth Development Principles and Practices in Out-of-School Time Settings" increases the capacity of students and professionals to facilitate youths' optimal transition to adulthood through maximizing the…

Through contributions from top leaders in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), "Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder" examines the ASD research literature, discusses procedural implications, and makes recommendations for future practice and inquiry. It combines the most recent developments in established practices with newer and…

Stickball is an adaptation of a German national game with major modifications for Israeli athletic facilities and equipment. This article describes rules and equipment needed for this popular game. (CJ)

This handbook is published for compliance of all departmental personnel within Intercollegiate Athletics at the State University of New York, Brockport. The purpose of this document is to provide an opportunity for all line and staff personnel (and other interested administrators and Brockport Athletic Committee members) to become familiar with…

Suggestions are made for improving dribbling techniques in soccer. (JD)

Offers advice to schools that need to provide adequate health care for student athletes without benefit of a certified athletic trainer. Covers written policy concerning athletic trauma, maintenance of playing fields, medical records and consent forms, and equipment needed for injury prevention and care. Includes samples of forms and procedures.…

Tragic incidents such as sports riots or brawls occur at sporting events. Therefore, some attention should be given for the various methods open for crowd control. A checklist for better crowd control techniques is included. (JN)

One dominant factor in the success or failure of a coach of athletics is the use of the "we" approach, which emphasizes flexibility, patience, and effective communication. A checklist is included for coaches to rate their typical reactions to athletic situations. (CJ)

Outlines the minimum requirements for a safe school athletic program, including a master plan for observation and treatment of injuries and the selection of a competent team physician and an athletic trainer. (WD)

This document supplements the Manitoba Department of Education Physical Education Curriculum Guide (1981). It provides an outline of the philosophy and purpose of interscholastic athletic programs. Guidelines are provided for the organization of interscholastic sports programs and their implementation. Topics covered include: (1) the purpose of…

Referees in amateur sports must apply the rules in keeping with the spirit of the game, not as a contest to produce winners and losers, but as wholesome recreation. (JD)

Discussion of the morale-building as well as the body-building required of a top-level competitive tennis team is presented. (LH)