Physical educators appreciate racquetball as a physical fitness and skill activity. The game can be played at any age, and, as with most lifetime sports, formal learning begins with sound progressive instruction in the fundamental skills: the proper swing, the serve, and the various wall shots. (JN)

This is the third issue of the magazine to focus on baseball in Panola County (Texas). The issue salutes the Carthage High School baseball program during two periods of its history. The first period was the early 1940's under Coach E. B. Morrison, whose teams were State Finalists in 1941 and 1942. The second period covered is the era of Coach…

This text uses the unique Knowledge Structures (KS) Model developed specifically for those who teach and coach complex physical skills. The KS Model provides the framework for constructing a sport-specific curriculum based on all of the pertinent information needed to perform a sport or activity. The model is cross-disciplinary, integrating…

A step-by-step system for learning to play the back wall in racquetball is presented including exercises for observing the motion of the ball, judging its movement, and practice at hitting it. (JMF)

This booklet considers the relationships among international politics and sports in terms of the Olympic Games and of: (1) the concept of what appears to be popular is politically important; (2) the opportunities that sports offer people, regardless of color or class; (3) a country's general physical fitness; (4) the pride and prestige that sports…

This book offers a systematic approach to teaching athletic training. Modules are separated into 10 content areas: direct clinical experience; policies and procedures; emergency procedures; modality operation; advanced modality operation; taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding; management of specific injuries; examination; supervision; and…

Photos and short descriptions of three Indian football players from the Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Includes Elmer Busch and Frank Hudson who played for the Carlisle Indian School in the early 1900s, and Jimmie Wolf, Jr., who was National College Division scoring champion in 1958. (DS)

This teaching resource presents articles that draw on young people's natural interest in sports to stimulate their involvement in law-related education. An article on violence in sports explores the causes of this violence--the physical contact inherent in many sports, the desire to win at all costs, the urging of coaches, and the negligence of…

Children and adolescents, up to approximately age 20, are more susceptible than adults to potential health risks from chemicals and environmental hazards. Hazardous chemicals can interrupt or alter the normal development of a child's body, leading to lasting damage. Since children are smaller than adults, similar levels of exposure to toxic…

Describes the du Maurier Open, a women's tennis tournament. Explains that tennis becomes an elite sport at the level of the du Maurier Open. Presents a crossword puzzle that focuses on many of the female tennis stars and provides the across and down clues, a word list, and the answer key. (CMK)

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of sport management. An introductory chapter gives the definition and direction of sport and fitness management. Part 1 describes sport and fitness management careers. The 12 chapters deal with the professional options: intercollegiate athletics, professional sport, facility…

It is noted that interest in tennis has risen dramatically. It is felt the knowledge and application of some basic geometric concepts can help improve tennis insight and competence and increase enjoyment. Tennis is seen as complex, and the view expressed is that anything simplifying mechanics or strategy is welcome. (MP)

Explains the basic requirements of Proposition 48 and discusses why college student-athletes are an important target for library user education, and how libraries can help student-athletes maintain their eligibility. A library user education module for student-athletes developed at the University of Wisconsin at Madison is described. (20…

This software product presents multi-level stories to capture the interest of children in grades two through five, while teaching them crucial reading comprehension skills. With stories touching on everything from superstars to sports facts, the open-ended reading comprehension program is versatile and easy to use for educators and children alike.…

This guide, designed to help people improve the quality of their leisure time, suggests alternative activities which may involve risk or change and may be used by individuals, families, teachers, and treatment personnel. The format is a collection of experiences that people have enjoyed and that make them feel relaxed, refreshed, and good about…