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=PA Systems = A public address systems (PA) is essential for teachers who must project their voices in a noisy gymnasium or over music. The signal strength of your voice is reduced by six decibels (dB) every time you double the distance from the teacher to the students. Ryan (2009) found that if a teacher's speech level is 70 dB and a student is 32 feet away, the level of the sound reaching the student is only 40 dB. For comparison, 0 dB is near total silence; a sound 10 times more powerful is 10 dB, and a sound 100 times more than 0 is 20 dB. Some common sounds and their decibel ratings include: near whisper (15 dB), normal conversation (60 dB), and a car horn (110 dB). A study by Crandell & Smaldino (1994) found that teachers should be approximately six feet from their students for maximum intelligibility. In physical education classes, teachers are rarely within six feet of their students, and the environment tends to be very noisy. Also, a study by Smith, Gray, Dove, Kirchner, & Heras (1997) found that routinely raising speech volume can lead to voice problems in teachers. The solution is a PA system that not only saves teachers' voices but also lets teachers control, stabilize, and equalize their acoustic environment so that their voices can be heard above the background noise at all locations in the learning environment. Researchers (Mendel, Roberts, & Walton, 2003; Ryan, Ormond, Imwold, & Rotunda, 2002) have found a positive effect on word and sentence recognition, speech intelligibility, attending behaviors, and students' time-on-task with the use of a PA system. PA systems typically consists of a microphone and a Frequency Modulation (FM) transmitter worn by the teacher, an amplifier, and a stationary or portable FM receiver with one or more speakers. There also are portable PA systems that are battery powered and worn around the waist. Be sure to select a lightweight, rechargeable PA system with volume control. For voice projection you can use a system with lower wattage than a music projection system.

When setting up a PA system, be sure to locate it (speakers and receiver) away from students for safety and opposite from your primary location. This setting establishes a "stereo effect" and gives the students the feeling that the teacher is in two places at one time. Also, remember to turn off the microphone when you are giving corrective or discipline-related feedback or at any time when a student may be embarrassed. It is best to have your situation (environment, number of individuals, sound requirements) analyzed by sound professionals when purchasing a new PA system. However, a rule of thumb is: **References** Crandell, C. C., & Smaldino, J. J. (1994). An update of classroom acoustics for children with heating impairment. //The Volta Review//, //96,// 291-306. Mendel, L. L., Roberts, R. A., & Walton, J. H. (2003). Speech perception benefits from sound field FM amplification. //American Journal of Audiology, 12(2)//, 114-124. Ryan, S. (2009). The effects of a sound-field amplification system on management time in middle school physical education settings. //Journal of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 40(2)//, 131-137. Ryan, S., Ormond, T., Imwold, C., & Rotunda, R. (2002). The effects of a public address system on the off-task behavior of elementary physical education students. //Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35(3),// 305-308. Smith. E., Gray, S. D., Dove, H., Kirchner, L., & Heras, H. (1997). Frequency and effects of teachers' voice problems. //Journal of Voice, 11(1),// 81-87.
 * 50 people: 5 watts
 * 150 people: 20 watts
 * 500 people: 30 watts
 * 1,500 people: 50 watts

=<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; color: #000033; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 32px;">How to Use Task Cards: = <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">** [|Sixth Grade Half Court Basketball Task Cards] ** <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Thirty task cards for use in the teaching of a Sixth Grade Basketball unit. Each card includes the name, picture, and description/critical elements. > <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">**Circuit** <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">**Set up a circuit - place one card at each station. Students, in groups of four, rotate from station to station performing the problem solving tasks. For a typical class, three stations in the circuit would be sufficient for each lesson.**
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Chest pass and catch
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Overhand pass and catch
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Bounce pass and catch
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Ball handling circles
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Ball handling figure 8
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Pivot
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Jump stop
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Two step stop
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Pass to partner who jump stops, pivot, and returns ball
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Two on two keep away
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Set shot drills
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Offensive stance
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Defensive step
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Three on three basketball - no dribbling
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Dribble
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Dribble tag
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Three on three basketball
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Chest pass - feedback
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Overhead pass - feedback
 * <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Bounce pass - feedback

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=<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; color: #000033; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 32px;">Research Works = <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Abel, M.G., Hannon, J.C., Eisenman, P.A., Ransdell, L.B., Pett, M., & Williams, D.P. (2009). Waist circumference, pedometer placement, and step-counting accuracy in youth. //Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(3)//, 434-444. <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">This study examined whether differences in waist circumference (WC) and pedometer placement (anterior vs. midaxillary vs. posterior) affect the agreement between pedometer and observed steps during treadmill and self-paced walking. High waist circumference: the posterior pedometer placement consistently agreed most closely with observed steps at all treadmill speeds and during self-paced walking. In the LowWC group, no single pedometer placement consistently agreed most closely with observed steps at all treadmill speeds and during self-paced walking. We conclude that a posterior pedometer placement improves step-count accuracy in most youth with an HWC at a range of walking speeds on level ground.

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<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; color: #000033; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">[|Support Page] <span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 1 - Introduction

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 2 - Computer 101

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 3 - Text-Based Documents

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 4 - Data Manipulation

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 5 - Using Images

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 6 - Using Videos

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 7 - Using Audio

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 8 - Using Telecommunications

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 9 - Instructional Software

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 10 - Assessing Student Learning

<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 11 - Measuring Devices

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<span style="background-color: #f3f1e9; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Chapter 14 - Improving Instructional Delivery

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