Flow

by Yoder, Daniel G.; Dilworth, Virginia; Lukkarinen, Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9780736089258
• ISBN10: 073608925X
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-31
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Most would agree that experiencing flow is exhilarating, but it can be difficult to make learning the theory behind the phenomenon seem as exciting. Flow: Achieving Excellence Through Challengeoffers instructors an interactive new approach for teaching students about flow. The authors go straight to the source, finding people who are intensely involved in their chosen activities and talking to them about their experiences. The interviewees' contagious excitement will bring this concept to life. Flow: Achieving Excellence Through Challengenot only helps you introduce the theory of flow but also illustrates the concept in a way that makes it meaningful for your students. This multimedia package provides everything you'll need to facilitate engaging class discussions: A full overview of the theory of flow and optimal experiences as well as teaching suggestions and information on additional readings and resources in PDF format that will prepare you to lead effective classes Action video clips that capture flow experiences as they happen so that students can better recognize and analyze these experiences in themselves and others Video interviews with people describing their experiences with flow in a variety of settings, including recreation, outdoors, adventure, sports, and performing arts, which will personalize the information and get students excited about the concepts Interactive learning activities, ready-to-print in-class and at-home assignments, and discussion starters that will help students understand how the information applies to both their personal lives and their future careers Students will also be encouraged to consider how they can apply the theory to their working lives. Future activity leaders, such as recreation leaders, youth leaders, coaches, outdoor and adventure educators, and exercise instructors, will find the information especially useful. They'll examine flow's potential to enhance quality of life and look at the ways they might be able to put others in the best position to experience flow. The DVD includes specific sections on applying flow to recreation activities, outdoor and adventure recreation, sport and coaching, and the arts. Designed by, for, and with people who have had optimal experiences and know the power they have to enrich lives, Flow: Achieving Excellence Through Challengewill help you take the theory of flow out of the textbook and make it a part of your students' everyday lives.