Recently added articles from Journal of Physical Education New Zealand:
From the PENZ Chief Executive
Feb 01, 2008; ... Welcome the first issue of the Physical Educator - Journal of Physical Education New Zealand magazine for 2008. This year we plan to publish four magazines which will arrive about week four in each term. The magazine is a significant investment for our organisation and is a key strategy to ...
Taking Risks is a Social Phenomenon
Feb 01, 2008; ... So many activities that we embark on have inherent risks. These risks are specific to the nature of our movement domains and can be physical, social, psychological, cultural and environmental. This is especially true for adventure activities undertaken in the outdoor environment, where the New ...
Dear Cecil and Celia: Teachers' Questions Answered
Feb 01, 2008; ... This is a regular section of the Physical Educator. We encourage teachers to send in questions relating to the teaching and learning of physical education. Please send your questions to simon.j@penz.org.nz with the subject line: Dear Cecil and Celia. Dear Cecil and Celia Our ...
Developing Fundamental Movement Skills Key to Active Future
Feb 01, 2008; ... With today's children leading more sedentary lives than previous generations schools are increasingly being asked to take the lead and push the get active message. But how far do a school's responsibilities go? And is it reasonable to expect teachers to be passing on fundamental movement ...
Potential and Challenges
Feb 01, 2008; ... PENZ asked two educators to share their personal opinions on the potential and challenges of the 2007 Curriculum in relation to physical education. The release of the 2007 New Zealand Curriculum has provided us as physical educators' good reason to continue to reflect closely on what we ...