Ginsburg, Richard D., and Rich Lillash. "WINNING AT WHAT?." Independent School 66.4 (2007): 18-28. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010.
This article asks the question of how schools define "winning" with their student-athletes. Should it be a diverse person with all around success, or is it excellence in a singular sport? The truth is that people are now trying to focus on one sport in order to gain a scholarship. The problem with this is that it draws the student athlete away from other valued activities. The desire to specialize conflicts with many schools' core values.
Sheehan, Dwayne, and Larry Katz. "Using Interactive Fitness and Exergames to Develop Physical Literacy." Physical & Health Education Journal 76, no. 1 (Spring2010 2010): 12-19. SPORTDiscus with Full Text, EBSCOhost (accessed November 18, 2010).
Teaching through physical activity and exercise games can be a very useful way for children to learn. This article talks about how physical literacy is important towards the fight against inactivity in children. It also talks about using exercise games with children to share knowledge of physical literacy to kids at a young age. Physical literacy and its importance are key to proper physical education. Unique teaching methods may also prove to be useful when it comes to physical education.
Paquette, Kelli, and Sue Rieg. "Using Music to Support the Literacy Development of Young English Language Learners." Early Childhood Education Journal 36.3 (2008): 227-232. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
Music is a way to let children experience learning in a different way. The article talked about how by learning and singing songs they are learning literacy and exploring ideas that are not brought up in the common classroom, such as creativity in the art.\n"Whether children listen to the ''music'' of the rain, popular chil- dren's songs, or make their own musical compositions, important skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking are developed. In an early childhood classroom, a musically, literacy-rich environment will generate interest, encourage creativity, and set the stage for a positive learning environment.
Harber, Vicki, and Shona Schleppe. "Promoting Early Physical Literacy in Alberta." WellSpring 21.4 (2010): 1-4. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010.
A case study is focused on in this writing that revolves around the promotion and different benefits of physical literacy. This article brings up the fact that physical literacy is important for all children to learn. When it comes to physical education, learning proper skills is very important at a young age. It also talks about important benefits of physical literacy and how it is helpful.
