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These proceedings of the 26th ACHPER International Conference held in July 2009 in Brisbane are divided into sections based on the five conference themes: Issues in health and physical education (HPE) pedagogy; Practical application of science in HPE; Lifestyle enhancement; Developing sporting excellence; Contemporary games teaching. The 'Issues in HPE pedagogy? section provides a diverse set of perspectives on teaching HPE with papers from a range of topics that include first aid, philosophy, access, cultural characteristics, methods and teaching styles, curriculum, qualifications and emotional development. The second section links science to teaching HPE and provides a range of valuable information on injury prevention, information technology, personality and skill development. Section 3 is a collection of writings and research about lifestyle enhancement. Topics include the important role of adventure, the natural world, curriculum, migrant viewpoints, beliefs and globally focused programs in the development of active citizens. The section on sporting excellence contains papers that undertake to explain an aspect of excellence in sport. The last section of this volume highlights some contemporary views on teaching games. [p.iii]

"This thesis explores the agency of Muscogee Creek women through the letters of Indian Agent Benjamin Hawkins during the plan for civilization. It finds their voice in methods of resistance and acquiescence through adaptations of both geographic and intangible space, and through forms of consumption. Using the letters Benjamin Hawkins wrote during his time in Creek territory, references to women and their interactions gives some insight into their actions. The thesis found that resistance to cultural change did not always mean total rejection of material and economic advantages. Creek women, through interacting within their own traditional social norms, could express their free will and modify the plan for civilization to their own advantage."--from unnumbered leaf.