This article traces the development of dance as an academic discipline from its infancy in physical education programs to its present state, noting the significance of the burgeoning field of dance science and how it is a catalyst for the reconnecting of dance to physical education. The academic discipline of dance originated in the early 20th…

In this study it was aimed to investigate free time management skills of participants interested in sports and fine arts. 233 students studying at School of Physical Education and Sports and Faculty of Fine Arts took part in this research. Data was gathered through Free Time Management Scale that had been developed by Wang et al. (2011) and…

The aim of this study was to investigate effects of physical education and fine arts education on mental skills for University students. The study included 344 university students fulfilling The Ottawa Mental Skills Assessment Tool completely. Obtained data were statistically analyzed with t test. While there was no significant difference in…

Over the last several years, Tennessee has rapidly expanded the use of student growth portfolio models for the purpose of teacher evaluation. Participation, both in the number of districts and teachers, has increased steadily since portfolios were first introduced during the 2011-12 school year, and we expect that participation will continue to…

This is a directory of colleges and universities that offer dance programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The directory contains alphabetical listings by state and of colleges within each state. Each listing contains the following information: (1) the school's name and address; (2) whether the school is private or state controlled;…

Describes a program in Richmond (Virginia) that combines art, music, and physical education to foster exposure to and creativity in the arts and humanities. (JM)

Compares the place of physical education and art education in the school curriculum. Claims that physical education deadens feelings and that a healthy democracy needs compassion, imagination, and interconnectedness. Concludes that to reassert education for democracy there needs to be a replacement of the dominant ethos of the football machines…

This book was prepared for elementary and secondary school students and teachers to promote the 1976 Olympics in Canada through the educational media. It is written in both French and English. Five subject categories are covered: Communications; Sciences; Social Sciences; Arts; and Physical Education. These subjects are addressed to students in…

The author offers these suggestions for increasing the creative component of elementary fine arts education: In art, encourage drawing, not just crafts; in music, use classical and folk music, as well as popular songs; for physical development, deemphasize team sports in favor of fitness and creative movement. (SJL)

Sixteen-millimeter educational films are listed in this catalog with description, running time, and whether black and white or color. They are listed under 24 subject headings grouped into six categories: The Arts; People, Places, and History; Health; Science; Social Science; and Sports and Recreation. Cross references are provided throughout.…

Over 300 items on team teaching published since 1958 are cataloged as follows: Books, pamphlets, and teaching films, 48; elementary school articles, 55; secondary school articles, 200. Secondary school articles are further divided into 10 topics: Business education, English, fine arts, foreign languages, mathematics, physical education, practical…

This chart presents the focus, format, status/timelines, implementation plan, dissemination plan, professional development, and contact information for standards in arts, civics/government, economics, English, foreign languages, geography, history, mathematics, physical education, sciences, social studies, industry skills, and health. (SK)