Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children

Text for PETE students in elementary physical education methods courses. Text for elementary education students. Reference for K-12 PE curriculum directors and elementary PE teachers.

Table of Contents:
Part I. Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Youth Chapter 1. Elementary School Physical Education What Is Physical Education? Essential Components of a Quality Physical Education Program Current Status of Physical Education in the United States Need for Physical Education Programs Physical Educators Promoting Physical Activity Content of Physical Education SHAPE America National Standards for Physical Literacy Evolution of Elementary School Physical Education Learning Aids Chapter 2. Growth and Development Physical Growth and Development Helping Children Find Success in Physical Activity Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity Learning Aids Chapter 3. Youth Physical Activity and Schools Benefits of Physical Activity Current Physical Activity Recommendations Current Youth Physical Activity Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) Physical Education and Physical Activity Promotion Cornerstones of Our Profession School-Based Physical Activity Promotion CSPAP Leader Getting Started Learning Aids Part II. Instruction and Administration Chapter 4. Curriculum Development Designing a Quality Curriculum Step 1: Develop a Guiding Philosophy Step 2: Define a Conceptual Framework for the Curriculum Step 3: Consider Environmental Factors Step 4: Determine Content Standards Step 5: Select Child-Centered Activities Step 6: Organize Selected Activities Into Instructional Units Step 7: Evaluate and Modify the Curriculum Learning Aids Chapter 5. Lesson Planning Steps to Developing a Lesson Plan Other Considerations When Planning Lessons Choose an Instructional Formation Reflective Teaching Learning Aids Chapter 6. Improving Instructional Effectiveness Characteristics of a Quality Lesson Incorporate Essential Elements of Instruction Provide Instructional Feedback Consider the Personal Needs of Students Employ Effective Communication Skills Evaluate Your Instructional Effectiveness Learning Aids Chapter 7. Management and Discipline Effective Management and Discipline: A Coordinated Approach Use Proper Teaching Behaviors Define Class Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Incorporate Efficient Management Skills Teach Acceptable Student Behavior Use Behavior Management to Increase Acceptable Behavior Decrease Unacceptable Behavior With Discipline Use Criticism Sparingly Expulsion: Legal Considerations Learning Aids Chapter 8. Assessment Assessment Assessment of Students Monitoring Physical Activity Grading Program Accountability Evaluate Your Program Learning Aids Chapter 9. Children With Disabilities Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Screening and Assessment Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Successful Inclusion Recruiting Paraeducators and Volunteers Learning Aids Chapter 10. Integrating Health Concepts What Is Integration? Why Integrate Health Concepts? Types of Integration How to Integrate Health Content Health Education Health Activities Learning Aids Chapter 11. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety Torts Negligence and Liability Types of Negligence Common Defenses Against Negligence Areas of Responsibility Safety Equipment and Facilities Personal Protection: Minimizing the Effects of a Lawsuit After-School Sports Programs Learning Aids Chapter 12. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Outdoor Facilities Safety on the Playground Indoor Facilities Equipment and Supplies Purchasing Policies Indoor Equipment Equipment and Supplies for Physical Education Storage Plans Care, Repair, and Marking Constructing Equipment and Supplies Learning Aids Part III. Foundational Skills Chapter 13. Introductory Activities Introductory Activities Using Locomotor Movements Rhythmic Introductory Activities Introductory Activities With Equipment Partner and Small-Group Introductory Activities Creative Introductory Activities Tambourine-Directed Activities Games and Miscellaneous Activities Chapter 14. Physical Fitness Definitions of Physical Fitness Children and Fitness Testing Fitness-Testing Issues Create Positive Attitudes Toward Fitness Develop an Understanding of Physical Fitness Principles Avoid Harmful Practices and Exercises Implement a Yearlong Fitness Plan Implementing Fitness Routines Fitness Activities for Developmental Level I Fitness Activities for Developmental Levels II and III For More Information Chapter 15. Movement Concepts and Themes Classification of Human Movement Concepts Teaching Movement Skills and Concepts Movement Skills and Concepts Lesson Plans Teaching Movement Themes For More Information Chapter 16. Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills Fundamental Skills Locomotor Skills Nonlocomotor Skills For More Information Chapter 17. Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skill Activities Activities With Balloons and Beach Balls Activities With Beanbags Activities With Balls Juggling Activities With Scoops and Balls Bowling Activities Activities With Wands Activities With Hoops Activities With Jump Ropes Pre–Rope-Jumping Skills Long-Rope Jumping Double Dutch (Two-Rope) Jumping Individual Rope Jumping Footbag Activities Rhythmic Gymnastics For More Information Part IV. Specialized Skills Chapter 18. Body Management Skills Safe and Effective Use of Apparatus Activities With Climbing Ropes Activities on Balance Beams Activities on Benches Activities With Jumping Boxes Activities With Individual Mats Activities With Magic Ropes Activities With Partner Tug-of-War Ropes For More Information Chapter 19. Rhythmic Movement Skills Implementing the Rhythmic Movement Program Creative Rhythms Folk Dances Progression of Folk Dances Developmental Level I Dances Developmental Level II Dances Developmental Level III Dances Introductory Square Dance Culminating Events for the Rhythms Unit For More Information Chapter 20. Gymnastics-Related Skills Progression and Developmental Level Placement Instructional Methodology for Gymnastics Safety Considerations Instructional Procedures Developmental Level I Activities Developmental Level II Activities Developmental Level III Activities For More Information Chapter 21. Cooperative Skills Role of Cooperative Activities Teaching Cooperative Activities Group Challenges Activities With Parachutes For More Information Chapter 22. Game Skills Evaluating Games Creating or Modifying Games Cooperation and Competition Safety Teaching Games Effectively Selection of Games Sport Lead-Up Games Developmental Level I Developmental Level II Developmental Level III Miscellaneous Playground Games Relays For More Information Part V. Lifetime Activities and Sports Skills Chapter 23. Lifetime Activities Walking Orienteering Tennis Badminton Frisbees Bowling For More Information Chapter 24. Basketball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Basketball Skills Instructional Procedures Basic Basketball Rules Basketball Drills Basketball Activities Basketball Skill Tests For More Information Chapter 25. Football Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Football Skills Instructional Procedures Football Drills Football Activities Football Skill Tests Flag Football Formations For More Information Chapter 26. Hockey Hockey Skills Instructional Procedures Hockey Drills Hockey Activities Hockey Skill Tests For More Information Chapter 27. Soccer Modifications of Soccer for Children Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Soccer Skills Soccer Drills Basic Soccer Rules for Lead-Up Games Soccer Activities Soccer Skill Tests For More Information Chapter 28. Softball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Softball Skills Organizing for Instruction Basic Softball Rules Softball Drills Softball Activities Softball Skill Tests For More Information Chapter 29. Track, Field, and Cross Country Running Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Track and Field Skills Running Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Track and Field Drills and Activities Suggested Track Facility Conducting Track and Field Days Cross Country Running Cross Country Meets For More Information Chapter 30. Volleyball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Volleyball Skills Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Basic Volleyball Rules Volleyball Activities Volleyball Skill Tests For More Information

About the Author :
Robert P. Pangrazi, PhD, taught for 31 years at Arizona State University in the department of exercise science and physical education and is now a professor emeritus. An honor fellow of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Dr. Pangrazi was also presented with AAHPERD’s (now SHAPE America’s) Margie Hanson Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Pangrazi is also a fellow in the American Kinesiology Association (formerly the Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education). He is a best-selling author of numerous books and texts over the years, including multiple editions of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Children. He and Chuck Corbin coedited Toward a Better Understanding of Physical Fitness and Activity: Selected Topics for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. In addition to numerous other books and texts, he has written many journal articles and scholarly papers for publication. Aaron Beighle, PhD, is a professor at the University of Kentucky in the department of kinesiology and health promotion, teaching physical education methods courses. He has authored numerous scholarly articles and contributed chapters to a number of widely used texts, including previous editions of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children and Pedometer Power, Second Edition. Dr. Beighle’s areas of expertise include physical activity promotion, specifically physical education and school-based physical activity programs.