Special Olympics competitions are governed by the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Softball. The rules are based on those adopted by the International Softball Federation, so ISF rules generally apply unless they are in conflict with...
Teaching a kid basic swimming skills can save his life. The American Red Cross stresses the importance of learning swimming and states that nearly 50 percent of people surveyed said they had near-drowning experience in their lives. Introducing...
Indian leg wrestling is an activity frequently used in scouting and other youth activities as a competitive sporting event. Two opponents lie on their backs on the ground, side by side, with feet facing in opposite directions. Each person raises...
Becoming a gym teacher usually requires a degree in physical education, exercise science or kinesiology, as well as a teaching certificate in your state of residence. Degree requirements vary slightly by school, but most educational plans include...
The field of exercise science has grown substantially since 1960, with most colleges and universities offering a degree program in the field. Depending on the university, exercise science may be categorized as kinesiology, physical education,...
Exercise science is the study of the physiology and functional adaptations of the body to movement. CollegeBoard.com indicates that the physical-culture movement of the 1800s is thought to have inspired the field of exercise science. This...
Children and teens with special needs and disabilities need to remain active and participate in athletic activities. Though the opportunities might seem scarce, they are out there and thriving; many programs are funded through grants and...
Youth games that can be played in a gymnasium provide options for exercise when it is too cold or rainy outside. Physical education classes and after-school or summer camps often make use of gyms for the children to play and learn in. Games are...
The advent of women's basketball occurred almost at the same time as men's basketball. The sport was invented by Dr. James Naismith, who was a Canadian citizen. As a child, Naismith played a game called "duck-on-a rock" in which you had to knock a...
Women's basketball started in the late 19th century, and over the past century has developed into a well-established collegiate, professional and Olympic sport. In the early years, women athletes had to battle contemporary social concerns about...
While many parents are concerned about the progress that their children make in physical, mental and emotional development, 6-year-olds have fairly basic physical education goals that they can usually accomplish through simple activities and...
Asperger's Syndrome, or NLD, is a form of Autism. Find out what it is like to be a caregiver for someone who has Asperger's Syndrome in this video.
Asperger's Syndrome, or NLD, is a form of Autism. Find out what it is like to live with Asperger's in this video.