Proposal submissions are done primarily in Abstract form with specific criteria for each type of submission available by clicking on the links below:

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All questions and R. D. Peavy Paper submissions should be directed to Wes McDaniel at PVPapers@hotmail.com.  Please provide current contact information for future correspondence related to your submission. 

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Dr. G. Arthur Broten Young Scholars

The Dr. G. Arthur Broten Young Scholars Recognition Program provides opportunities for physical educators to present professional papers focusing specifically on issues facing physical education.

Hot Topic

The Hot Topic for the 2009 conference is “Is ‘screen time’ the enemy?  Or can it be used for good?”  In the era of rapidly increasing levels of obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes and related health-outcomes it is imperative for our profession to respond in a strong and clear manner.  Do television, computers, electronic gaming, and other screen-related activities always produce negative outcomes?  What positive alternatives can our profession suggest, provide, and support to counter this alarming trend?

Scientific Paper

Papers on any topic within a field of study supported by WSKW are eligible for acceptance for poster or oral presentations.

Western Society Review

Presenters from last year’s 2008 conference are able to submit their papers for publication in this year’s Western Society Review. The Western Society Review is published each year at the time of the annual WSKW Conference.

Panel Discussion

Potential Topics already being considered for Panel Discussions include:

·         Healthy interventions for at-risk populations

·         Laughter, is it really the best medicine?

·         Exergaming: the antidote to physical inactivity?

·         Faith-based lifestyles affect on health outcomes

·         Employee wellness in various sectors

·         Profiles of key leaders in our discipline

·         A closer look at Pedometers / Accelerometers

·         Using Learning Outcomes: Planning for student success

·         Assessing instructional effectiveness in our domain

·         Effective use of internships/practica for student learning

·         Promoting undergraduate research effectively

·         Issues for new or aspiring administrators

·         Tips for aspiring textbook authors?

·         Aquatics innovations

·         Cycling: Fitness, Fun, & Research

·         Current legal issues within our discipline

Other topics may be considered based on proposal submissions.

Panel Discussion Proposal Format

The abstract is limited to one U.S. letter size page (8.5 x 11 inches). All margins are 1 inch. The font is Times New Roman. The title, authorship, content, references are left justified. The title is 12 pt., all caps, bold. The rest of the proposal is in 10 pt.

Subheadings are 10 pt bold. The panelists are listed in 10pt. with the universities after each panelist when they are from different institutions. The submission date is left justified under the author order.

Include the following information:

·         Coordinator/Organizer of Panel, with phone & email contact information

·         Rationale for topic (brief)

·         Sub-topics for the panelists to cover

·         Duration for each panelist

·         Minimum of 15 minutes allocated for discussion / audience interaction

Please refer to the sample abstract below.  Direct your proposals and any questions to President-elect Rob Thomas at rthomas@LaSierra.edu.

Proposal Abstracts for Panel Discussions will be reviewed by the Program Committee. Proposals on any topic within the field are eligible for acceptance for panel discussions.

******Sample Panel Discussion Proposal Abstract******

EXERGAMING – A NEW WAY TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY
A.B. Smith, C.D. Jones, Example University; W.M. Goldenrod, W.J. Johnson, University of Exergames

Submission date: June 16, 2008.

Coordinator: A.B. Smith, (123) 456-7890, absmith@Example.edu

Rationale: With over 1/3 of the country being in the obese category and another 1/3 being overweight (CDC, 2008) it is imperative that new methods are identified and utilized to promote more physical activity.  Exergaming – using electronic games that require physical activity to play – is a relatively new way to help accomplish this goal.  More professionals need to be made aware of this avenue.

Subtopics:  Smith will give a definition of Exergaming and will briefly cover the wide array of options available (8 min).  Jones will share research that she has conducted partnering with a local Exergame studio examining caloric expenditure on middle school children (8 min).  Goldenrod will share two examples of elementary and secondary schools who have implemented this into their physical education curriculum (10 min).  Johnson will present a case study of a small town partnering with a YMCA to provide Exergaming to its community (8 min). Reflection: Improper combinations of surfacing material, or poor technical construction detail, can prevent a child with mobility impairments; from playing with other children in an environment intended for barrier free play. The goal is to design playgrounds so that ALL children are capable of maneuvering throughout the environment and both access all events, and play with all events.

References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2008). Report on obesity levels in the United States. Extracted from www.cdc.gov on March 30, 2008  (NOTE: this is a sham reference)