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A program of cardiovascular endurance activities for children in grades four through six was developed to emphasize success and improvement and establish lifelong patterns of concern for and enjoyment of activities that contribute to physical fitness and optimum health. The activities in the program require more teacher preparation than the traditional push-ups, jumping jack routines, and Six Hundred Yard Run Walk most commonly used in grades four through six. They emphasize development of strength and muscular endurance in neglected areas (primarily the abdominal, arm, and shoulder girdle regions) as well as in leg and running muscles. Most of the activities described (rope,jogging, parachute, position, abdominal, and leg activities) require a minimum of space and equipment, are adaptable to any group size, may be used inside or outside, and require varying amounts of class time. They can be presented in the form of questions or challenges for the children to answer in his or her own way thereby allowing for individual success. They also allow the teacher to obtain desired responses by continually refining and revising the challenges used. Challenges are in the form of "Can you. . .?" and progress to "How long can you. . .?" Successful completions and times can be recorded on individual program cards (examples given) that enable both child and teacher to view success, progress, and improvement. A full description of each activity and suggested challenges is included. (MM)

These proceedings consist of a summary of the presentations, recommendations, and outcomes of a conference held to assist minority women and men and nonminority women achieve leadership positions in Wisconsin's vocational, technical, and adult education (VTAE) system. Following a brief introduction and copy of the conference agenda, summaries are provided of the following presentations: "Knowledge is Power: Critical Information Every Aspiring Leader Should Know," by Dr. Frank Samuels; "Critical Administrative Skills--What Are They? How Do You Gain and Demonstrate Them?," by Elizabeth Rosandick; "Social/Role Dynamics of Leadership," by Eloise Anderson-Addison; "Identifying and Overcoming Barriers Created by Racism and Sexism," by Helen Barnhill; "Leadership Opportunities in VTAE," by Christine Nickel; and "Racial and Sexual Harassment," by Richard Harris, et al. Barriers to upward mobility in the VTAE system (in areas such as current job status, self-image, current skills, local affirmative action procedures, training opportunities, and hiring practices) are identified, and recommendations are made for removing these barriers by actions on the individual, district, and state levels. A tabulation of conference participant evaluations of the conference concludes the proceedings. (MN)