Tackling Bullying in Athletics: Best Practices for Modeling Appropriate Behavior

Kevorkian, Meline; D'Antona, Robin

ISBN 10: 1607093804 / ISBN 13: 9781607093800

Verlag: R&L Education, 2010

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9781607093800

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• Titel: Tackling Bullying in Athletics: Best Practices for Modeling Appropriate Behavior
• Verlag: R&L Education
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1607093804
• ISBN-13: 9781607093800
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Bullying prevention is a priority for all who work with our youth in our schools, parks, organizations, and athletic fields. Tackling Bullying in Athletics will help athletic directors, coaches, parents, and all those who help youth enjoy the benefits of sports by detailing how they can provide a bully-free playing field and promote sportsmanship and character. The athletic field with all its triumphs is an area where bullying can occur, and these behaviors may have devastating consequences. The easy-to-read format and solid practical advice provide the guidelines and best practices to coach with success and provide a winning environment for everyone. The eight best practices compliment and parallel the school efforts that should be organized to prevent bullying.

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Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D is the author of several books including, 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know, Preventing Bullying: Helping Kids Form Positive Relationships, and Six Secrets for Parents to Help Their Kids Achieve in School. Currently; she is the executive director of academic review at Nova Southeastern University, a former columnist at The Miami Herald and board member of the International Bullying Prevention Association. She has been featured on the TODAY show, CNN, NBC, FOX, CBS, WSVN, Mom Talk Radio, WLRN Public Television, BlueSuitMom.com, and the National PTA Robin D'Antona Ed.D. is an educational consultant and adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University. She is author of 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know About Bullying , a certified national Olweus bullying prevention trainer, founding board member of the International Bullying Prevention Association and works with school districts, after school programs and other groups training parents, teachers, coaches, and practitioners about bullying prevention.