Turn Your Adapted PE Class Into an All-Star Show

There are plenty of ways to adapt sports for a special education class in physical education. However, simply changing the game and keeping it as real as possible can be boring in some cases. I would like to offer some tips to allow students shine by showing off skills that may not be encouraged in a day-to-day physical education.

Basketball is a very popular sport that most students know. The easiest adaption for a lesson in basketball would be to simply place hoola-hoops in the bleachers. However, working on shooting skills on a lower hoop can get old rather quickly. Why not spice things up and host a slam dunk competition? With the hoop lowered, all students will have the ability to dunk safely without needing to jump. Encourage the students to replicate their favorite basketball players and be as fancy as they like. It is very simple to have peers and teachers be the judges, rating each dunk just like in the NBA. Along with rating student's dunks, it is important to create an exciting atmosphere. Cheering and applause after each performance is crucial, let the students know what they did was amazing. Add some fun commentary, "Holy cow! Did you see that slam?! We have a regular Michael Jordan in class!" Students will feed off of this energy and really get into the game.

With a sport like basketball, there is much more that can be done to allow students show off their talents. The game of "Horse" is always a fun game that promotes creativity. Students can show off their ability to do trick shots that people may have never know could be done. Try hook shots or shooting backwards from various distances, some students may even have their own shot to show off.

Dribbling in basketball and soccer allows for a lot of fancy foot or hand work. We have all seen professionals achieve incredible things when handling a soccer ball or basketball. Granted these students are not professional athletes, we need to encourage them to try these fancy skills. Challenge students to juggle the soccer ball as many times as possible. To make this simple, use a beach ball or a balloon so students will be able to juggle for longer. After students have challenged themselves, you can turn it into a team effort. In groups, they can work together to keep the ball up for as long as possible using only their feet. Teach the students how to use their head in a game of soccer (still using a balloon or beach ball) and add that to the juggling contest. The games will be much more fun adding a little flavor with these skill challenges.

These skills may not be conventional or recommended for a class, but adapted physical education is about allowing the students to have fun with their physical activity. Showing off skills is often frowned upon in these sports, but we have to remember this is physical education. We need to promote the showmanship so students can feel like a real superstar in class, something many children dream of all their lives.

Use Google AdWords To Target Website Traffic

There are many different streams of thought regarding the secrets of running a successful internet based business or e-commerce, but an important thread which runs through them all has to be traffic. Generating traffic to your website must be a top priority to ensure your website is visible and get the traffic it deserves. There is absolutely no point in spending hours developing a cracking website for it to lurk somewhere on the web un-noticed. Each visitor is a potential customer so no visitors, no sales!

Although you may be on a fairly limited budget when starting up your business, it may be pertinent to set aside some money for advertising. This will increase traffic to your website and hopefully convert to sales. One advertising scheme well worth looking into is Google AdWords. It has become very popular and this is because it is very successful and has become the backbone of many businesses.

The fee you pay is dependent on the number of keywords assigned to your ads. When someone enters a search in Google, the keywords they used will generate a list of ads at the side. This means you are targeting customers who are actually interested in the particular niche you have chosen to work within. Visitors are more likely to search further and visit your site. Your site becomes visible in the top pages of search results. Isn't that what you've been waiting for? The frequency of your ad being shown is dependent on your budget but when you notice the increase in traffic to your site, you will realise how worthwhile and justifiable this cost really is.

It is extremely important to carefully research the keywords and phrases that will suit your product or website best. There are numerous online internet tools which will help you do this guiding you through the process easily. You need to ensure that you are choosing the correct keywords or phrases to laser target your traffic otherwise you may be wasting your money.

There are other such sites, which you may want to research too. Ask Jeeves, AOL Search and Netscape may be ones you'd like to consider. Take time to have a good look at them all and read some reviews before choosing which you would prefer to use.

I hope you have enjoyed reading this article on Google AdWords and that it becomes an important part of the success of your internet based business.

Cancer Can be Defeated: Hope, Courage, and a Strong Willpower

Tony F. Powell is the author of a new book based on his 30 years as Bush Pilot, guide and prospector in Labrador, Canada. Tony's hobby is Snowmobile Racing on his Bombardier ski-doo since 1969. Personal ship wrecks and more including History of Labrador and Voisey's Bay Giant Nickel discovery.

Tony Powell was a winner long before he arrived with his snowmobile for the recent Race on the Rock at Marble Mountain ski resort. The Charlottetown, Labrador man has been in the fight of his life since being disonsed with cancer in January of 2004.

At the time, he was told he might only have six months to live and doctors bluntly informed him only 30% of those diagnosed with his type of cancer survive. That News worsened two weeks later when doctors told him the cancer was farther advanced than originally thought.

Powell underwent surgery and had a grapefruit-sized tumor removed from his throat and 34 lymph nodes taken out. He hasn't been able to eat solid foods since.

Still undergoing radiation treatment at the Health Science Centre, he took his wife and son to Marble Mountain in 2004, even if it was just to watch the sport he loves from a window in the lodge.

Still fighting for his life, Powell returned for the 2005 version of the Uphill Drags component. This time, however his Ski-Doo Mach Z was in the back of his pick up truck and, although his 208-pound frame had been reduced to a frailer 140 pounds, he was going to compete. And compete he did, winning the Pro-Stock category, nearly sapped the little energy he had, Powell's real dream was still to be crowned King of the Hill in the open category of the up-hill drag races against 400 of the sport's best from all over Canada and the Northeastern USA... more.

Watching cancer survivor win race was better than winning lottery, his wife says. Full story is in book.

How To Get The Best Pet Insurance Deal

With the economy like it is, most of us can't afford to be hit with a huge vet bill. Yet if our beloved furry friend was to fall ill, we would have no choice but to find the money somehow, which would be an enormous stress. This is why taking out pet insurance is such a good idea, particularly if you are armed with the knowledge on how to get the best deal. If your dog or cat should fall ill or have an injury then the insurance will cover the cost. Before you take the decision to get pet insurance there are some things you should consider:

1. Type of Coverage

This is probably the most important factor affecting how much your premiums will cost. Do you want coverage just for accidental injury or for routine vet care? Or do you want everything to be included? It is important to consider this carefully, and access your lifestyle as to what kind of problems your pet is more likely to encounter in the future. You could choose to cover some of the vet bills which will ultimately lower your insurance premiums.

2. Your Pet May Affect The Premium

You pet's age and breed will also affect the insurance premiums. The older the animal, the more you can expect to pay. Generally you will not be able to insure a dog over the age of 8 or a cat over the age of 10. However if they are younger than this then you could take out a lifetime policy which will cover them for the rest of their lives. Some breeds will be more expensive to insure because of susceptibility to illness.

3. Shop Around!

There are so many policies available from different insurers and the cost will vary greatly. Ring around for quotes or go on comparison websites to ensure you are getting the best deal.

4. Is Your Pet Spayed?

If your cat or dog is neutered/spayed then you can expect to pay less for your insurance. This is because a spayed animal is less prone to certain illnesses. It may be worth getting your pet spayed to save money in the long run.

5. Read The Small Print

There are always a lot of terms and conditions with any insurance policy. Before taking out the policy read all the details very carefully, especially what is and isn't included, the excess you need to pay and what could void an insurance claim.