Full Description
For classes in Physical Education InstructionTools and Techniques for the Next Generation of Physical Education TeachersDynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children delivers comprehensive techniques on skill development, activity promotion, and physical fitness behaviors, designed to broaden the role and preparation of future and existing physical educators. Physical Education instructors are under pressure to teach more with fewer resources, and this comprehensive text is here to help. The Eighteenth Edition teaches students how to tailor activities to a range of abilities and make classes valuable for all children, regardless of their aptitude for athletics, and adapt games for classroom use if a gym or other open space is not available. Whether students have previous teaching experience, are currently teaching, or haven't yet taught in a classroom setting, this text will quickly bring them up to speed on current Physical Education practices to help the next generation live active and healthy lives.
Contents
PART ISection 1: Understanding the Need for Physical Education 1. Elementary School Physical Education2. Understanding the Growth and Development of ChildrenSection 2: The Instructional Process 3. Preparing a Quality Lesson4. Curriculum Development5. Improving Instructional Effectiveness6. Management and Discipline7. Children with DisabilitiesSection 3: Program Implementation8. Evaluation and Technology9. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety10. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies11. Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical EducationPART II: Teaching the Objectives of Physical EducationSection 4: Personal Health Skills 12. Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity13. Physical Fitness14. Active and Healthy SchoolsSection 5: Motor Skills 15. Movement Concepts and Themes 16. Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities 17. Manipulative Skills 18. Body Management Skills Section 6: Specialized Motor Skills19. Rhythmic Movement Skills 20. Gymnastic Skills 21. Cooperative Skills 22. Game Skills Section 7: Lifetime Activities and Sport Skills23. Lifetime Activities 24. Basketball 25. Football 26. Hockey 27. Soccer 28. Softball 29. Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running 30. Volleyball Backmatter: Glossary, General Index, Activities Index, Photo Credits
