A new pedagogical model for adventure in the curriculum: part one – advocating for the model

Background: In recent years increasing attention has been given to models-based approaches to physical education as a way of promoting standards and particular types of learning through better alignment of teacher planning and delivery with pupil learning and achievement. However, little attention has been given to the specific contribution a pedagogical model for outdoor adventure education (OAE) has to make to pupils learning.

Purpose: This paper is presented in two parts. Part one is an advocacy paper and draws upon the broader discourse around models-based practice to make a case for the development of a pedagogical model for OAE. Drawing upon guidelines for models-based approaches to physical education, this paper considers the theoretical foundation, rationale, review of research findings and major theme that inform the development of a model of OAE.

Conclusions: The selected review of the research suggests that the major impact of OAE is upon the affective domain, particularly in relation to pupils developing a positive self-concept. Learning is also evident in the cognitive and physical domains, but this is secondary to learning in the affective domain. Drawing upon the analysis of the research literature, the major theme for the model is identified as ‘personal growth through adventure’ and ‘OAE’ is suggested as the name of the model. Part two of this paper builds upon these foundations to outline what a pedagogical model for OAE might look like in a secondary school in the UK.     

Neuromuscular and technical abilities related to age in water-polo players

Testing is one of the important tasks in any multi-step sport programme. In most ball games, coaches assess motor, physical and technical skills on a regular basis in early stages of talent identification in order to further athletes’ development. The purpose of the study was to investigate anthropometric variables and vertical jump heights as a free throw effectiveness predictor in water-polo players of different age groups. Two hundred and thirty-six young (10–18 years) male water-polo players partitioned into three age groups underwent anthropometric variables’ measures and squat- and countermovement-jump tests, and performed water-polo free throws. Anthropometric variables, vertical jump heights and throw speed – as a proxy for free throw effectiveness – resulted different over age groups. Particularly, throw speed changed from 9.28 to 13.70 m · s^?1 (+48%) from younger to older players. A multiple-regression model indicated that body height, squat-jump height and throw time together explain 52% of variance of throw speed. In conclusion, tall height, high lower limb power and throwing quickness appeared to be relevant determinants for effective free throws. Such indications can help coaches during talent identification and development processes, even by means of novel training strategies. Further research is needed over different maturity statuses.     

工程力学建模

传统的工程力学教学,直接就力学模型讲授理论的应用,缺乏从工程问题中抽象出力学模型的环节,与应用脱节,不利于学生的技能培养。在教学实际中,可以根据"可靠性"、"经济性"原则,将工程力学建模分解为"主体的处理"、"力的处理"、"联结的处理"三个基本过程。     

黑龙江省冰雪装备制造业创新成长影响要素与战略研究

随着我国成功申办2022年冬奥会,我国将大力发展冰雪运动,并会随之带动旅游、经济和冰雪装备制造业的发展。而冰雪装备制造业的发展直接影响我国冰雪体育事业的开展。采用文献资料、调查、系统分析等研究方法,针对黑龙江省冰雪装备制造业的创新成长问题进行研究,并对黑龙江省的冰雪装备制造业创新成长影响要素以及企业创新成长存在的问题进行分析与总结,认为黑龙江省冰雪装备制造业创新成长的总体状况是良好的,但企业存在资金短缺,经营、管理、技术等方面人才匮乏,企业产品结构单一、产品科技创新意识和能力不强,欠缺可持续发展理念等问题。通过分析影响冰雪装备制造业创新成长的原因,提出引进与自我创新相结合、注重品牌质量、发扬政府主导优势等战略,旨为冰雪装备制造业在黑龙江省的发展提供理论依据。     

抓住教学评估契机,促进学校全面发展

教育评估是政府评价高等学校教学质量与办学水平的重要手段,也是社会了解高等学校办学质量的窗口之一。临沂师范学院将于2005年下半年接受国家教育部本科教学工作水平评估。为实现临沂师范学院“强配置、国际化、高质量、大规模”的办学目标,顺利通过水平评估,从现在开始,就要抓住契机,凝心聚力,充分认识本科教学工作水平评估的重要意义;全校动员、全员参与,真正把各项评建工作落到实处;科学安排、以评促建,促进临沂师范学院全面快速健康发展。     

基于Pro/E的直齿锥齿轮Program参数化造型

介绍Pro/Engineer的Program参数化造型方法及其程序结构,并且以直齿锥齿轮为实例,详细地介绍Program参数化造型的实现过程。为同类产品实现参数化造型,减少重复劳动,提高设计效率提供一种适用、有效的方法。     

智慧城市整体建模技术初探

为破解智慧城市分行业垂直构建信息系统带来的信息资源分散整合的难题,本文提出一个新的解决方案, 即运用“分层构建、横向整合、模型聚合、平行演进”的机制,模仿智慧生命体的层次架构对智慧城市进行层次化的建 模设计,使得在现实城市中纵向分布的信息资源,在信息系统的虚拟城市模型中得到横向的大整合,发掘出一项在云 计算和大数据的环境下,可对垂直构建的信息系统进行具有兼容性、诱导性和可演进性的整体架构设计的新技术     

试论有效教学的生命特征

教学是学校的生命力和灵魂所在,有效教学又是教育工作者执着追求的目标,教学惟有充分体现生命的自由性、完整性、多样性、美丽性以及成长性等重要特征,才是真正意义上的有效教学。     

An Examination and Validation of an Adapted Youth Experience Scale for University Sport

Limited tools assess positive development through university sport. Such a tool was validated in this investigation using two independent samples of Canadian university athletes. In Study 1, 605 athletes completed 99 survey items drawn from the Youth Experience Scale (YES 2.0), and separate a priori measurement models were evaluated (i.e., 99 items, YES 2.0, YES for Sport [YES-S]). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) results indicated issues with model fit. Post-hoc modifications improved fit, resulting in a 46-item, 9-factor model with five positive and four negative dimensions. In Study 2, 511 athletes completed the same items. The resultant model was confirmed using both CFA (comparative fit index [CFI] = .911, standardized root mean square residual [SRMR] = .056, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = .040) and ESEM (CFI = .956, SRMR = .023, RMSEA = .034). The resultant University Sport Experience Survey provides a reliable and factorially valid instrument for measuring development in university sport.