Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education with Moving Into the Future 2/e and Movement Analysis Wheel

by Graham, George; Holt; Hale, Shirley Ann; Parker, Melissa

• ISBN13: 9780073252216
• ISBN10: 0073252212
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Soundly based in the research literature and theory, this comprehensive introductory text is a practical guide to teaching physical education to the elementary school child. Its skill theme approach guides teachers in the process of assisting children develop their motor skills and physical fitness through developmentally appropriate activities.

Table of Contents

Preface	xxiii
PART ONE Introduction and Content Overview	1	(102)
The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children	3	(11)
Why Children Need Physical Education	4	(2)
Health Benefits Associated with a Lifetime of Physical Activity	6	(1)
Characteristics of a Quality Physical Education Program	7	(4)
Summary	11	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	11	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	12	(2)
The Skill Theme Approach	14	(12)
What Is Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education?	15	(1)
Children Develop at Different Rates	15	(1)
Age Does Not Predict Motor Ability	15	(1)
Children Develop Motor Skills Naturally through Play	15	(1)
The Myth of the Natural Athlete	16	(1)
Difference in Physical Abilities between Boys and Girls	16	(1)
Why Don't You Describe Such Activities as Duck, Duck, Goose and Kick Ball?	16	(1)
What Are Skill Themes?	17	(1)
What Is the Curriculum Diamond?	17	(1)
Building a Foundation (Preschool through Grade 5)	17	(1)
Exploring Possibilities (Grades 6-8)	17	(1)
Developing Expertise (Grades 9-12)	18	(1)
What Are the Characteristics of the Skill Theme Approach?	18	(4)
Characteristic 1	18	(2)
Characteristic 2	20	(1)
Characteristics	21	(1)
Characteristic 4	22	(1)
Is It Difficult to Maintain Youngsters' Interest in a Program That Emphasizes the Fundamentals?	22	(1)
What Does ``Adjusting the Activities'' Mean?	22	(1)
Where Is Physical Fitness in the Skill Theme Approach?	22	(1)
Where Do the Cognitive and Affective Domains Fit into the Skill Theme Approach?	23	(1)
What about Dance and Gymnastics?	23	(1)
How Do Classroom Teachers Feel about the Skill Theme Approach?	24	(1)
How Do Middle (Junior) and High School Physical Education Teachers Feel about the Skill Theme Approach?	24	(1)
Summary	24	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	24	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	25	(1)
Skill Themes, Movement Concepts, and the National Standards	26	(13)
Characteristics of Theme	27	(2)
Skill Themes and Movement Concepts	29	(4)
The Wheel Movement Analysis Framework)	31	(1)
Context Variation	32	(1)
The National Standards and the Skill Theme Approach	33	(4)
Background of National Standards Development	33	(2)
Skill Themes and the Content Standards	35	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	38	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	38	(1)
Physical Fitness and Wellness for Children	39	(29)
Physical ... Fitness, Activity, Education	41	(2)
Principles of Fitness Training	41	(1)
Guidelines for Physical Activity	41	(2)
Fitness in the Physical Education Curriculum	43	(1)
Heart-Rate Monitors and Pedometers	44	(1)
Physical Fitness: A Definition	44	(1)
Components of Health-Related Fitness	45	(1)
Muscular Strength and Endurance	45	(1)
Flexibility	45	(1)
Cardiovascular Efficiency	45	(1)
Body Composition	45	(1)
Concepts of Physical Fitness	46	(1)
Physical Fitness	46	(1)
Health-Related Fitness	46	(1)
Fitness Testing	47	(1)
The Teaching of Fitness Concepts	47	(1)
In-School Activities	48	(1)
Jump-Rope Clubs	48	(1)
Jogging/Walking Clubs	48	(1)
Kid Fit and Fun	49	(1)
Outside-of-School Activities	49	(3)
Active Schools	52	(1)
Incorporating Physical Fitness	52	(1)
Assessing Physical Fitness	52	(3)
A Final Thought on Fitness	55	(1)
Wellness	55	(7)
The Teaching of Wellness	56	(1)
Nutrition	57	(1)
Physical Activity and Nutrition	58	(1)
Personal Safety: Bicycle. Auto, Fire, Water	58	(1)
Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Abuse	59	(1)
Personal and Social Responsibity	60	(1)
Mental and Emotional Health	61	(1)
Summary	62	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	62	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	63	(1)
Appendix 4A: Family Fitness Activities	64	(2)
Appendix 4B: Prescriptions for Fitness	66	(2)
Reflective Teaching	68	(8)
What Is Reflective Teaching?	70	(1)
The Need for Reflective Teaching	70	(1)
Values of the Teacher	71	(1)
Class Size	72	(1)
Number of Class Sessions	72	(1)
Facilities and Equipment	73	(1)
Student Behavior	73	(1)
Context of the School	73	(1)
How Do I Become a Reflective Teacher?	74	(1)
Summary	74	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	74	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	75	(1)
Teaching Diverse Learners	76	(27)
Inclusion Expanded	77	(5)
Overweight Children	79	(1)
Cultural Differences	80	(1)
Gender Equity.	81	(1)
Religious Differences	81	(1)
Children with Special Needs	82	(12)
Physical Activity and Fitness	82	(1)
Visual Impairments	83	(2)
Hearing Impairments	85	(2)
Physical Disabilities	87	(4)
Health-Related Impairments	91	(1)
Mental Retardation	91	(2)
Emotional Disturbance and Behavior Disorders	93	(1)
Social Interaction Disorders	93	(1)
Learning Disabilities	94	(1)
Creating Conditions for Inclusion	94	(3)
Change	95	(1)
Challenge	95	(1)
Choke	96	(1)
Meeting the Needs of Children with Disabilities	97	(2)
The Multidisciplinary Team	97	(1)
Individualized Education Program	98	(1)
Least Restrictive Environment	98	(1)
Implementing the IEP	99	(1)
A Final Thought	99	(1)
Summary	100	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	100	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	101	(2)
PART TWO Teaching Skills	103	(146)
Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency	105	(9)
Identifying Levels of Skill Proficiency	107	(2)
Precontrol Level	107	(1)
Control Level	107	(1)
Utilization Level	108	(1)
Proficiency Level	108	(1)
One Child, More Than One Level	108	(1)
Using the Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency in Teaching	109	(1)
Which Task?	109	(1)
How to Know If a Task Works	109	(1)
Insights about the Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency	110	(1)
Multiple Skill Levels in a Class	111	(1)
Control Level in Two Days a Week	111	(1)
Proficiency Level Is Rare	111	(1)
Summary	111	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	112	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	113	(1)
Planning	114	(15)
Reflective Planning	115	(1)
A Four-Step Planning Process	116	(10)
Step 1: Developing the Scope and Sequence	117	(1)
Step 2: Devising a Yearly Overview	118	(2)
Step 3: Determining Benchmarks (Performance Indicators or Checkpoints)	120	(2)
Step 4: Detailing Daily Lesson Plans	122	(4)
Making Planning Enjoyable	126	(1)
Recording Progress	126	(1)
Lesson Design	126	(1)
Interesting Lessons	126	(1)
Appropriate Lessons	127	(1)
Maximum Participation	127	(1)
Parting Thought	127	(1)
Summary	127	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	128	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	128	(1)
Establishing an Environment for Learning	129	(20)
Gymnasium Atmosphere	131	(1)
The Managerial Component	132	(9)
Developing Protocols	133	(1)
Establishing Rules and Expectations That Reflect a Positive Environment	133	(2)
Establishing Gymnasium Routines	135	(4)
Getting Off to a Good Start	139	(2)
Teaching Skills for Establishing a Learning Environment	141	(2)
Teaching Protocols	141	(1)
Setting Performance Standards	142	(1)
Maintaining Consistency	143	(1)
The Instructional Component	143	(1)
Safety	143	(3)
Elements of Negligence	144	(1)
Areas in Which Negligence Might Occur	144	(2)
Summary	146	(1)
Pleading Comprehension Questions	147	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	147	(2)
Maintaining Appropriate Behavior	149	(18)
Increasing Appropriate Behavior	152	(3)
Proactive Strategies	152	(1)
Reactive Approaches	153	(2)
Decreasing Inappropriate Behavior	155	(4)
Positive Practice	155	(1)
Desists	156	(1)
Time-outs	156	(1)
Planning Time	157	(1)
Behavior Contracts	157	(1)
Letters to Parents	157	(2)
Involving the Principal	159	(1)
Maintaining Appropriate Behavior in Entire Classes	159	(4)
Developing Personal and Social Responsibility	161	(1)
Reward Systems	162	(1)
Corporal Punishment	163	(1)
Teaching Skills to Maintain a Productive Learning Environment	163	(1)
Summary	164	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	165	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	166	(1)
Developing the Content	167	(10)
Overview of Content Development	168	(5)
Informing	169	(1)
Tasks (Extensions)	170	(1)
Cues (Refinements)	170	(2)
Challenges (Applications)	172	(1)
Assessing Your Content Development	173	(1)
Planning Format	173	(1)
Accommodating Individual Differences	173	(2)
Teaching by Invitation	174	(1)
Intratask Variation	174	(1)
Summary	175	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	175	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	175	(2)
Observing Student Responses	177	(11)
What to Observe	179	(3)
Safety	179	(1)
On-Task Behavior	179	(1)
Class Movement Patterns	180	(1)
Individual Movement Patterns	180	(2)
How to Observe	182	(4)
Positioning	183	(1)
Knowing What to Work For	184	(1)
Strategies	184	(2)
Summary	186	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	186	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	187	(1)
Instructional Approaches	188	(15)
Direct Instruction	190	(2)
Task Teaching	192	(2)
Guided Discovery	194	(2)
Convergent Inquiry	194	(2)
Divergent Inquiry	196	(1)
Peer Teaching	196	(1)
Cooperative Learning	197	(1)
Child-Designed Instruction	198	(3)
A Final Thought	201	(1)
Summary	201	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	202	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	202	(1)
Assessing Student Learning	203	(29)
Understanding Assessment	204	(3)
Linking of Assessment and Instruction	205	(1)
Student as Primary Client	205	(1)
Ongoing Process	206	(1)
Meaningful Tasks	206	(1)
Distribution of Criteria	206	(1)
What Has Been Learned? Selecting Assessment Options	207	(13)
Teacher Observation	209	(1)
Exit (or Entrance) Slips	209	(1)
Student Journals	210	(2)
Homework	212	(2)
Peer Observation	214	(1)
Self-Assessment	215	(1)
Event Tasks	216	(1)
Videotape/Digital Pictures	217	(1)
Student Drawings	218	(1)
Student Displays	218	(1)
Portfolios	218	(2)
Assessing How Well Something Was Learned	220	(4)
Assessing All Three Domains	223	(1)
Fitness Assessment	223	(1)
A Word about Assessing Movement Concepts	223	(1)
Assessment of Students with Disabilities	223	(1)
What to Do with the Results of Assessment, or Summarizing and Reporting Progress	224	(1)
Three Practical Systems	225	(1)
Grading	225	(1)
Finding the Time for Assessment	225	(5)
Summary	230	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	230	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	231	(1)
Understanding Your Teaching	232	(17)
Self-Reflection	234	(1)
Systematic Observation	234	(11)
Getting Started	234	(1)
Unassisted Techniques	235	(2)
Student-Assisted Techniques	237	(3)
Peer-Assisted Techniques	240	(4)
Combining and Adapting Techniques	244	(1)
Being Observed	244	(1)
Written Instruments	245	(1)
Linking and Finding Out More	246	(1)
Support Groups	247	(1)
Summary	247	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	248	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	248	(1)
PART THREE Movement Concepts Defined	249	(56)
Space Awareness	251	(17)
Developing the Concept of Self-Space	254	(2)
Teaching the Concept of Self-Space	254	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	254	(1)
Exploring Self-Space	254	(1)
Curling, Stretching, and Twisting in Self-Space	255	(1)
Moving the Whole Body in Self-Space	255	(1)
Developing the Concept of General Space	256	(2)
Teaching the Concept of General Space	256	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	256	(1)
Exploring General Space	256	(1)
Open Spaces	257	(1)
Reducing the Size of the General Space	257	(1)
City Streets, Crowded Spaces	257	(1)
Dodging in General Space	257	(1)
Traveling Over, Under, and Around Obstacles in General Space	257	(1)
Obstacle Course	258	(1)
Developing the Concept of Directions	258	(2)
Teaching the Concept of Directions	258	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	258	(1)
Traveling in Different Directions	258	(1)
Moving Clockwise and Counterclockwise	258	(1)
Exploring Directions	259	(1)
Changing Directions on Signal	259	(1)
Turning While Moving in Different Directions	259	(1)
Developing the Concept of Levels	260	(1)
Teaching the Concept of Levels	260	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	260	(1)
Traveling and Freezing at Different Levels	260	(1)
Traveling with Body Parts at Different Levels	260	(1)
Rising and Sinking to Create Different Levels	261	(1)
Traveling While Rising and Sinking	261	(1)
Developing the Concept of Pathways	261	(3)
Teaching the Concept of Pathways	261	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	261	(1)
Exploring Pathways	261	(1)
Using Pathway Maps	262	(1)
Designing Pathways	262	(1)
Creating Follow-the-Leader Pathways	262	(1)
Traveling Pathways and Obstacles	263	(1)
Following-the-Dots Pathways	263	(1)
Combining Pathways, Levels, and Directions	264	(1)
Developing the Concept of Extensions in Space	264	(2)
Teaching the Concept of Extensions in Space	265	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	265	(1)
Exploring Extensions	265	(1)
Traveling and Extensions	265	(1)
Changing from One Extension to Another	265	(1)
Using Extensions and Imagery	265	(1)
Applying the Concept of Space Awareness	266	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	266	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	267	(1)
Effort	268	(15)
Developing the Concept of Time	270	(6)
Teaching the Concept of Time	271	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	271	(1)
Exploring Time	271	(1)
Using Different Speeds in Self-Space	271	(1)
Moving at Different Speeds	272	(1)
Traveling and Freezing by Using Changes in Time	273	(1)
Combining Imagery and Time	273	(1)
Differentiating among Time Words	274	(1)
Combining Sport Skills and Time	274	(1)
Continually Changing in Time Traveling	274	(2)
Developing the Concept of Force	276	(2)
Teaching the Concept of Force	276	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	276	(1)
Exploring Force	276	(1)
Traveling and Changing Force Qualities	276	(1)
Using Imagery and Force	276	(1)
Showing Contrasts of Force	277	(1)
Developing the Concept of Flow	278	(3)
Teaching the Concept of Flow	278	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	279	(1)
Traveling and Flow	279	(1)
Elicting Flow Qualities	279	(1)
Following Flow Sentences	279	(1)
Practicing Flow Sequences	280	(1)
Using Flow Conversations	280	(1)
Combining Time, Force, and Flow	280	(1)
Applying the Effort Concepts	281	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	282	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	282	(1)
Relationships	283	(22)
Developing the Concept of the Relationships of Body Parts	285	(6)
Teaching the Concept of the Relationships of Body Parts	285	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	285	(1)
Identifying Body Parts	285	(1)
Balancing While Using Different Body Parts	286	(1)
Freezing on Different Body Parts	287	(1)
Traveling on Different Body Parts	287	(1)
Balancing on Matching and Nonmatching Parts	287	(1)
Round. Narrow, Wide, and Twisted Body Shapes	288	(1)
Changing from One Body Shape to Another	289	(1)
Traveling and Freezing in Different Body Shapes	290	(1)
Making Symmetrical and Nonsymmetrical Shapes	290	(1)
Creating Postcard Sculptures	290	(1)
Creating Body Shapes in the Air	291	(1)
Developing the Concept of the Relationships with Objects	291	(6)
Teaching the Concept of the Relationships with Objects	292	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	292	(1)
Traveling Over. Close To, Far Away, Inside	292	(1)
Traveling Over, Under, Close To, and Far Away from Equipment	293	(1)
Onto/Off Concepts	294	(1)
Over, Under. Around, In Front of, and Behind Concepts	294	(1)
Traveling Along Equipment	295	(1)
Traveling Through Obstacles	295	(1)
Going Over and Under the Obstacle Course	295	(1)
Using Partners as Obstacles	296	(1)
Developing the Concept of the Relationships with People	297	(5)
Alone in a Mass	297	(1)
Solo	297	(1)
Partners	298	(1)
Groups	298	(1)
Between Groups	298	(1)
Teaching the Concept of the Relationships with People	299	(1)
Learning Experiences Leading to Movement Concept Understanding	299	(1)
Matching	299	(1)
Traveling and Matching	299	(1)
Mirroring	299	(1)
Matching and Mirroring	299	(1)
Traveling Alongside/Following	300	(1)
Following with a Group	300	(1)
Meeting/Parting	301	(1)
Forming Cooperative and Collaborative Relationships	301	(1)
Meeting and Parting in a Cooperative Group	302	(1)
Performing Solo	302	(1)
Applying the Concept of Relationships	302	(1)
Competition	303	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	303	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	304	(1)
PART FOUR Skill Theme Development	305	(296)
Traveling	307	(27)
Fundamental Locomotor Skills	308	(4)
Walking	308	(1)
Running	309	(1)
Hopping	309	(1)
Leaping	309	(1)
Sliding	309	(1)
Galloping	309	(3)
Skipping	312	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	312	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	313	(3)
Traveling in General Space	313	(1)
Traveling in Different Locomotor Movements	314	(1)
Traveling in Different Ways	314	(1)
Traveling with Imagery	315	(1)
Traveling Through Rope Pathways	315	(1)
Traveling Among the Large and Tall	316	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	316	(9)
Traveling with Different Locomotor Patterns	316	(1)
Sliding	316	(1)
Galloping	316	(1)
Hopping	317	(1)
Skipping	317	(1)
Leaping	317	(1)
Running	317	(1)
Traveling to Open Spaces	318	(1)
Performing Locomotor Sequences	319	(1)
Moving to Rhythms	319	(1)
Traveling in Confined Spaces	319	(1)
Traveling with Music	320	(1)
Traveling an Obstacle Course	320	(1)
Traveling in Different Directions	320	(1)
Slidestepping	321	(1)
Traveling in Different Pathways	321	(1)
The Locomotors Dance	322	(1)
The Follow-Me Dance	322	(1)
Traveling at Different Speeds	323	(1)
Traveling Using Different Directions, Levels, Pathways, and Locations	323	(1)
Changing Speeds to Music	323	(1)
A Dance of Water, Steam, and Ice	323	(1)
Slow-Motion Replay: The Sports Dance	324	(1)
Combination Locomotors	324	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	325	(4)
Traveling with a Partner: Matching Pathways	325	(2)
The Copy Cat Dance	327	(1)
Traveling with a Partner Changing Speed and Direction	327	(1)
Shadowing	327	(1)
Meeting and Parting While Traveling with a Partner	327	(1)
Performing Rhythmical Patterns	328	(1)
Traveling to Express Age: The Fountain of Youth Dance	328	(1)
Traveling in Bound and Free Flow	328	(1)
Traveling to Tom Foolery Rhymes	329	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	329	(3)
Depicting Primitive Tribes through Travel	329	(1)
Traveling to Show Tradition versus Change	330	(1)
Performing Rhythmical Patterns: Tinking	330	(2)
Traveling in Games and Sports	332	(1)
Traveling in Gymnastics	332	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	332	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	333	(1)
Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging	334	(16)
Chasing	335	(1)
Fleeing	335	(1)
Dodging	335	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	335	(2)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	337	(1)
Moving Obstacles	337	(1)
Traveling to Flee	338	(1)
Traveling to Dodge	338	(1)
Make-Believe Chase	338	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	338	(3)
Dodging in Response to a Signal	338	(1)
Fleeing from a Partner	339	(1)
Dodging the Obstacles	339	(1)
Dodging with Quick Changes of Direction	339	(1)
Overtaking a Fleeing Person	339	(1)
Fleeing a Chaser	340	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	341	(2)
Dodging Stationary Obstacles	341	(1)
Dodging and Faking Moves to Avoid a Chaser	341	(1)
Dodging Semistationary Obstacles	341	(1)
Dodging and Chasing One Person in a Mass	342	(1)
Dodging In a Dynamic Situation	343	(1)
Dodging While Manipulating an Object	343	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	343	(5)
Continual Fleeing and Chasing with a Large Group	344	(1)
Dodging While Maintaining Possession of an Object	344	(1)
Chasing and Fleeing in an Invasion Gamelike Situation	345	(1)
Chasing and Dodging Simultaneously	345	(1)
Dodging in a Gamelike Situation	346	(1)
Dodging in a Target Gamelike Situation	346	(1)
Using Team Strategy for Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging in an Invasion Gamelike Situation	347	(1)
Dodging While Manipulating an Object in an Invasion Gamelike Situation	348	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	348	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	349	(1)
Jumping and Landing	350	(24)
Fundamental Jumping Patterns	351	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	351	(5)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	356	(2)
Jumping and Landing: Different Patterns	356	(1)
Jumping for Distance	357	(1)
Jumping for Height	357	(1)
Jumping over a Swinging Rope	357	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	358	(8)
Jumping and Landing: Basic Patterns	358	(1)
Standing Long Jump	359	(1)
Jumping for Height	359	(1)
Jumping over Low Obstacles: Hoops	360	(1)
Jumping over Low Obstacles: Hurdles	360	(1)
Jumping Rhythmically	361	(1)
Jurmping in Rhythmical Sequences	361	(1)
Jumping a Turned Rope	362	(1)
Jumping a Self-Turned Rope	362	(1)
Jumping Using Buoyant and Yielding Landings	362	(1)
Jumping to Form a Body Shape During Flight	363	(1)
Traveling, Jumping, and Body Shapes	364	(1)
Performing Jumping Sequences and Making Body Shapes	364	(1)
Jumping over Equipment Using Buoyant Landings	365	(1)
Jumping On and Off Equipment Using Buoyant and Yielding Landings	365	(1)
Jump, Squash, TaDa	366	(1)
Jumping and Landing Task Sheet	366	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	366	(4)
Jumping to Catch	367	(1)
Jumping to Throw	368	(1)
Jumping on a Bench	368	(1)
Throwing and Catching While Jumping	369	(1)
Jumping to an Accented Beat	370	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	370	(2)
Jumping with a Partner to Mirror Actions	370	(1)
Jumping with a Partner to Match Actions	371	(1)
Jumping with a Springboard	371	(1)
Jumping as Part of a Dance Creation	371	(1)
Jumping, Dancing, and Imagery	372	(1)
Hurdling Jumps	372	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	372	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	373	(1)
Balancing	374	(25)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	376	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	376	(2)
Balancing on Different Bases of Support	376	(1)
Balancing on a Wide Base of Support	377	(1)
Balancing in Different Body Shapes	377	(1)
Traveling and Stopping in Balanced Positions	378	(1)
Traveling on Low Gymnastics Equipment	378	(1)
Balancing on Boards	378	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	378	(13)
Balancing on Different Bases of Support	379	(1)
Tightening the Gymnastics Muscles	379	(1)
Counterbalance	380	(1)
Balancing Symmetrically and Nonsymmetrically	380	(1)
Balancing in Different Body Shapes	381	(2)
The Gymastics Dance	383	(1)
Performing Inverted Balances	383	(1)
Alignment of Body Parts	383	(1)
Doing Kickups	384	(1)
Traveling and Stopping in Balanced Positions	384	(1)
Stationary Balances on Equipment	385	(2)
Traveling on Large Apparatus	387	(1)
Traveling While Balanced	388	(1)
Balancing Sequence	388	(1)
Balancing on Stilts	389	(1)
Balance Boards	389	(2)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	391	(3)
Balancing on Crates	391	(1)
Moving out of and into Balances by Stretching, Curling, and Twisting	392	(1)
Traveling into and out of Balances by Rolling	393	(1)
Performing Inverted Balances on Equipment	393	(1)
Performing Sequences That Combine Stationary Balances and Traveling on Mats	394	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	394	(4)
Balancing While Supporting the Weight of a Partner	394	(1)
Balancing on Hanging Ropes	395	(1)
Transferring off Equipment with Weight on Hands	396	(1)
Performing Apparatus Sequences That Combine Stationary Balances and Traveling with Movement Concepts	396	(2)
Reading Comprehension Questions	398	(1)
References	398	(1)
Transferring Weight and Rolling	399	(39)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Transferring Weight	400	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration of Weight Transfer	400	(2)
Locomotor Actions	401	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Back	401	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Hands	401	(1)
Transferring Weight onto and off Equipment	402	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Weight Transfer	402	(6)
Transferring Weight to Hands across Mats	402	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Back	402	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Combinations of Body Parts	403	(1)
Stretching, Curling, and Twisting into Transfers	403	(1)
Performing Spring/Step Takeoffs	404	(1)
Performing Spring/Step Takeoffs onto Crates and/or Benches	405	(1)
Transferring Off Low Apparatus (Bench, Crate, or Low Table)	405	(1)
Making Spring/Step Takeoffs with Sequences	405	(1)
Traveling Over Low Apparatus	406	(1)
Transferring Onto Low Apparatus	406	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Hands	407	(1)
Transferring Weight to Hands by Stepping: Cartwheels	407	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Weight Transfer	408	(6)
Transferring Weight to Hands: Walking	408	(1)
Transferring Weight to Hands and Twisting	409	(1)
Transferring Weight to Hands and Forming a Bridge	409	(1)
Transferring Weight onto Large Apparatus	409	(1)
Transferring Weight to Head and Hands on Apparatus (Box, Beam, Table)	410	(1)
Transferring Weight onto Bars (Parallel Bars, Climbing Frame)	410	(1)
Transferring Weight Over Apparatus (Vaulting Box)	411	(1)
Transferring Weight Along Apparatus	412	(1)
Transferring Weight by Rolling (Bench, Box, or Table)	412	(1)
Transferring Weight from Feet to Hands	413	(1)
Transferring Weight on Bars	413	(1)
Combining Skills on Mats	413	(1)
Combining Weight Transfer and Balances into Sequences on Mats and Apparatus	414	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Weight Transfer	414	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Rolling	414	(3)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration of Rolling	417	(2)
Rounds	419	(1)
The Rocking Horse	419	(1)
Rolling Sideways	419	(1)
The Ball	419	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Rolling	419	(12)
Twin Rockers	419	(1)
Log Roll	420	(1)
EggRoll	420	(1)
Shoulders Sideways	420	(1)
Back Rocker	421	(1)
Through the Legs	421	(1)
Rolling Forward	421	(2)
Back Touch	423	(1)
Rolling from Different Positions	423	(1)
Rolling at Different Speeds	424	(1)
Back Shoulder	424	(1)
Handclasp Backward	425	(1)
Rolling Backward	425	(1)
Rolling in Different Directions	426	(1)
Rolling from Different Directions and Positions	426	(1)
Linking Rolls	427	(1)
Rolling Using Different Directions and Speeds	427	(1)
Jumping Off Equipment, Landing, and Rolling	428	(1)
Jumping for Height, Landing, and Rolling	428	(1)
Jumping from Different Heights and Rolling	428	(1)
Jumping Over Equipment, Landing, and Rolling	429	(1)
Rolling, Levels, Directions, and Jumping	430	(1)
Traveling, Jumping, Landing, and Rolling	431	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Rolling	431	(5)
Busy Mat	431	(1)
Touch-and-Go Rolls	432	(1)
Rolling Over Low Hurdles	432	(1)
Rolling on Low Equipment	432	(1)
Rolling Off Low Equipment	433	(1)
Traveling and Rolling between Pieces of Equipment	433	(1)
Rolling, Balancing, and Rolling	433	(1)
Rolling to Express an Idea	434	(1)
Throwing, Catching, and Rolling	434	(1)
Rolling onto Low Equipment	435	(1)
Balancing and Rolling on Equipment	435	(1)
Rolling to Meet and Part	436	(1)
Striking and Rolling	436	(1)
Catching, Throwing, and Rolling	436	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Rolling	436	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	437	(1)
References	437	(1)
Kicking and Punting	438	(33)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Kicking	439	(4)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration of Kicking	443	(2)
Kicking a Stationary Ball from a Stationary Position	443	(1)
Kicking at Large Targets	443	(1)
Approaching a Stationary Ball and Kicking	443	(1)
Tapping the Ball	444	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Kicking	445	(7)
Kicking on the Ground	445	(1)
Kicking in the Air	446	(1)
Kicking for Distance	446	(1)
Kicking to a Distance Zone	447	(1)
Kicking to Targets	448	(1)
Kicking a Rolling Ball from a Stationary Position	449	(1)
Kicking to a Partner	449	(1)
Tapping the Ball along the Ground (Soccer Dribble)	449	(1)
Starting and Stopping	450	(1)
Traveling in Pathways	450	(1)
Dribbling around Stationary Obstacles	450	(1)
Keeping It Perfect: Zero, Zero	451	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Kicking	452	(4)
Charing Directions: Tap/Dribble	452	(1)
Performing a Continuous Tap/Dribble and Change of Direction	452	(1)
Traveling and Kicking for a Goal	453	(1)
Playing One-on-One Soccer	453	(1)
Playing Soccer Goal	454	(1)
Kicking to a Partner from Various Angles	454	(1)
Kicking to a Traveling Partner	455	(1)
Passing to a Partner in General Space	455	(1)
Playing Two-on-One Soccer	456	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Kicking	456	(3)
Kicking at Small Stationary Targets	456	(1)
Kicking at a Moving Target	457	(1)
Playing Mini Soccer	457	(1)
Playing Soccer Keep-Away	457	(1)
Playing Alley Soccer	458	(1)
Playing Cone Soccer	458	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Punting	459	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration of Punting	459	(3)
Dropping, Bouncing, and Kicking Lightweight Balls	459	(1)
Dropping and Punting	459	(3)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Punting	462	(3)
Punting for Consistency	462	(1)
Punting over Low Ropes	462	(1)
Punting with an Approach	463	(1)
Punting Different Types of Balls	463	(1)
Punting for Distance	464	(1)
Using Punting Zones	464	(1)
Punting for Accuracy	465	(1)
Punting for Height	465	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Punting	465	(3)
Punting at Angles	466	(1)
Punting to a Partner	467	(1)
Receiving a Pass. Then Punting	467	(1)
Punting within a Limited Time	467	(1)
Playing Rush the Circle	467	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development in Punting	468	(1)
Receiving and Punting against Opponents	468	(1)
Punting While Traveling	468	(1)
Playing Punt-Over	469	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	469	(1)
References	470	(1)
Throwing and Catching	471	(32)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Throwing	472	(4)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Catching	476	(2)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	478	(2)
Throwing a Yam Ball against the Wall	478	(1)
Throwing at a Large Target	479	(1)
Catching a Rolling Ball	479	(1)
Catching from a Skilled Thrower	479	(1)
Drop---Catch	479	(1)
Tossing to Self and Catching	480	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	480	(10)
Throwing Overhand	480	(1)
Throwing Underhand	481	(1)
Throwing Sidearm	481	(1)
Overs. Unders, and Sides	482	(1)
Bouncing a Ball to Self and Catching It	482	(1)
Throwing an Object to Different Levels and Catching It	482	(1)
Catching in Different Places around the Body	482	(1)
Throwing Overhand at a Stationary Target	483	(1)
Hit the Can	484	(1)
Bowling for Targets	484	(1)
Throwing Underhand to Hoops	485	(1)
Throwing to High Targets	485	(1)
Throwing Backhand to a Target	485	(1)
Throwing a Frisbee	486	(1)
Catching with a Scoop	486	(1)
Flying Beanbag Catch	487	(1)
Throwing a Ball against a Wall and Catching the Rebound	487	(1)
Throwing for Distance	488	(1)
Throwing and Catching with a Partner	488	(1)
Throwing and Catching over a Net with a Partner	489	(1)
Bench Bounce Catch	490	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	490	(5)
Moving to Catch	490	(1)
Throwing and Catching While Traveling	491	(1)
Throwing on the Move	491	(1)
Throwing to Make a Partner Move to Catch	491	(1)
Throwing to a Moving Target	492	(1)
Throwing for Distance and Accuracy	493	(1)
Target Backaway	493	(1)
Playing Frisbee Golf	494	(1)
Catching to Throw Quickly to a Partner	494	(1)
Catching to Throw Quickly to a Target	495	(1)
Throwing While in the Air	495	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	495	(6)
Throwing and Catching a Frisbee in Different Places around the Body with a Partner	496	(1)
Throwing and Catching in a Field, Run, and Score Gamelike Situation	496	(1)
Throwing to Avoid a Defender	496	(1)
Throwing and Catching in a Small Sided Invasion Game	497	(1)
Throwing at a Stationary Object while Being Defended	497	(1)
Throwing and Catching in a Small Sided Basketball-Type Game	498	(1)
Throwing and Catching with a Frisbee in a Small Sided Invasion Game	499	(1)
Throwing and Catching with a Football in a Small Sided Invasion-Game	499	(1)
Throwing and Catching with a Team Handball in a Small Sided Invasion Game	500	(1)
Throwing and Catching with Using Simple Offense and Defense In a Small Sided Invasion Game	500	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	501	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	502	(1)
Volleying and Dribbling	503	(36)
Volleying	504	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Volleying	504	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	505	(2)
Striking Balloons in the Air	505	(1)
Striking a Balloon Forward	505	(1)
Striking with Different Body Parts	506	(1)
Striking Lightweight Objects	506	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	507	(6)
Striking a Ball Noncontinuously with Different Body Parts	507	(1)
Striking a Ball Upward (Underhand Pattern)	507	(1)
Striking a Ball Upward with the Forearms (The Bump)	508	(1)
String a Ball to the Wall (Underhand Pattern)	508	(1)
Striking a Ball over a Line (Underhand Pattern)	509	(1)
Playing Hoop Volley (Underhand Pattern)	509	(1)
Playing Four Square, Two Square (Underhand Pattern)	510	(1)
Striking over a Low Net (Underhand Pattern)	510	(1)
Volleying to the Wall (Overhead Pattern)	511	(1)
Volleying a Ball Upward (Overhead Pattern)	511	(1)
Volleying to a Partner (Overhead Pattern)	511	(1)
Playing Keep It Up	512	(1)
Playing One-Bounce Volleyball	512	(1)
Obstacle-Course Volley	512	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	513	(6)
Volleying Game: Child-Designed	514	(1)
Striking a Ball Continuously with Different Body Parts	514	(1)
Volleying with the Foot	514	(1)
Playing Aerial Soccer	515	(1)
Volleying with a Volleybird	516	(1)
Striking to the Wall---Varying Levels, Force, and Body Position	516	(1)
Volleying Over a Net	517	(1)
Volleying Continuously to a Partner	518	(1)
Volleying Three on Three	518	(1)
Serving Underhand over the Net	518	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	519	(3)
Striking with Different Body Parts While Traveling	519	(1)
Serving Underhand over the Net	520	(1)
Striking Downward with Force	520	(1)
Spiking	521	(1)
Volleying in a Line Formation	521	(1)
Playing Modified Volleyball	522	(1)
Dribbling	522	(1)
Levels of Skill Proficiency in Dribbling	522	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	523	(1)
Bouncing a Ball Down and Catching It	524	(1)
Bouncing a Ball Down (Dribbling) Continuously	524	(1)
Dribbling and Walking	524	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	524	(4)
All the Time Dribble	524	(1)
Dribble Like a Basketball Player	525	(1)
Dribbling at Different Heights	525	(1)
Dribbling and Looking	526	(1)
Switches	526	(1)
Dribbling with the Body in Different Positions	527	(1)
Dribbling In Different Places around the Body While Stationary	527	(1)
Dribbling and Traveling	528	(1)
Moving Switches	528	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	528	(6)
Dribbling and Changing Speed of Travel	529	(1)
Dribbling While Changing Directions	529	(1)
Dribbling in Different Pathways	530	(1)
Dribbling While Stopping, Starting, and Turning (Pivots and Fakes)	530	(1)
Dribbling around Stationary Obstacles	531	(1)
Mirroring and Matching While Dribbling	532	(1)
Dribbling and Passing with a Partner	532	(1)
Dribbling against an Opponent: One on One	533	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	534	(3)
Dribbling Against Opponents: Group Situations	534	(1)
Now You've Got It, Now You Don't	534	(1)
Dribble Tag	535	(1)
Dribbling While Dodging	535	(1)
Dribbling and Passing in Game Situations	535	(1)
Making Up Fancy Dribbling/Passing Routines	536	(1)
Dribbling and Throwing at a Target	536	(1)
Dribble/Pass Keep-Away	536	(1)
Small-Group Basketball	537	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	537	(1)
References	538	(1)
Striking with Rackets and Paddles	539	(26)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	540	(1)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	541	(5)
Paddle Balance	541	(2)
Balloon Strike (Lightweight Paddle)	543	(1)
Striking a Suspended Ball	544	(1)
Hit the Wall	545	(1)
UpwardBound	546	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	546	(10)
Downs	546	(1)
Ups	547	(1)
Ups and Downs	547	(1)
Up against the Wall (Striking Forward)	548	(1)
Ups, Downs, and Forwards	549	(1)
Both Sides (of the Paddle) Now	549	(1)
Striking to Wall Targets	550	(1)
Striking Distance (Varying the Force)	550	(1)
Striking for Hoops (Varying the Distance)	550	(1)
To the Wall---Sideways (Sideam Forehand Pattern)	551	(1)
To the Wall Again---Sideways (Sidearm Backhand Pattern)	551	(1)
Striking at High and Low Targets	552	(2)
Striking to Different Places	554	(1)
Striking through a Target	554	(1)
Striking an Object to Send It over a Net	554	(1)
Striking a Ball Rebounding from a Wall	555	(1)
Striking Continuously Over and Through a Target	556	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	556	(4)
Hitting from Different Places	556	(1)
Hitting Cooperatively and Continuously with a Partner	557	(1)
Striking to Different Places around a Partner	557	(1)
Striking Overhead	558	(1)
Striking Overhead over a Net	558	(1)
Striking Continuously Upward with a Group	558	(1)
Striking in Various Aerial Pathways in Dynamic Situations	559	(1)
Striking Upward in a Dynamic Situation	559	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	560	(4)
Striking to One Wall with a Partner	561	(1)
Striking at Angles to Two Walls with a Partner	561	(1)
Striking To and From Different Places	562	(1)
Partner Striking across a Net	562	(1)
Aerial Striking over a Net	562	(1)
Team Striking across a Net	563	(1)
Group Striking across a Net	563	(1)
Self-Designed Racket Games	564	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	564	(1)
Reference	564	(1)
Striking with Long-Handled Implements	565	(36)
Levels of Skill Proficiency	566	(5)
Precontrol Level: Activities for Exploration	571	(4)
Striking a Stationary Ball---Golf or Hockey	573	(1)
Striking to Large Targets---Golf or Hockey	573	(1)
Striking (Dribbling) a Ball in Self-Space---Hockey	573	(1)
Traveling Slowly While Striking a Ball---Hockey	574	(1)
Striking Off a Batting Tee---Bats	574	(1)
Control Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	575	(12)
Striking a Stationary Ball on the Ground---Golf and Hockey	575	(1)
Striking for Distance---Golf and Hockey	576	(1)
Striking in the Air---Golf	577	(1)
Striking to Varying Distances---Golf	577	(1)
Striking to Targets---Hockey	578	(1)
Striking to a Target (Around the World)---Hockey	578	(1)
Striking to a Stationary Partner---Hockey	578	(1)
Traveling Slowly While Striking a Ball---Hockey	579	(1)
Traveling, Stopping, and Controlling the Ball---Hockey	580	(1)
Traveling and Changing Speeds---Hockey	580	(1)
Traveling and Striking While Changing Pathways---Hockey	581	(1)
Striking to Different Places---Hockey	581	(1)
Striking While Dodging Stationary Obstacles---Hockey	582	(1)
Striking a Stationary Ball---Bats	582	(1)
Level Swings---Bats	583	(1)
Striking a Stationary Ball for Distance---Bats	584	(1)
Striking Suspended Objects---Bats	585	(1)
Hitting a Stationary Ball from Different Places---Bats	585	(1)
Hit and Run---Bats	585	(1)
Throwing a Ball in the Air and Striking it---Bats	586	(1)
Striking a Self-Tossed Ball to Different Distances---Bats	586	(1)
Striking a Pitched Ball---Bats	587	(1)
Utilization Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	587	(8)
Striking to Targets at Various Distances---Golf	588	(1)
Playing Hoop Golf---Golf	588	(1)
Directing the Air Pathway of the Struck Object---Golf	588	(1)
Playing Hockey Bowl (Small Targets)---Hockey	588	(1)
Dribbling and Changing Directions Backward---Hockey	589	(1)
Performing a Continuous Dribble and Change of Direction---Hockey	589	(1)
Pathways, Speeds, and Directions---Hockey	589	(1)
Traveling and Striking for a Goal---Hockey	590	(1)
One-on-One Hockey---Hockey	591	(1)
Striking from a Stationary Position to a Moving Target---Hockey	592	(1)
Passing and Receiving on the Move---Hockey	592	(1)
Keeping It Moving---Hockey	592	(1)
Two-on-One Hockey---Hockey	592	(1)
Grounders and Flies---Bats	593	(1)
Directing the Placement of an Object---Bats	593	(1)
Hitting to Open Spaces---Bats	594	(1)
Striking a Pitched Object Varying the Distance---Bats	594	(1)
Batting, Combining Distance and Placement---Bats	595	(1)
Proficiency Level: Learning Experiences Leading to Skill Development	595	(5)
Directing the Pathway, Distance, and Speed of an Object---Golf	595	(1)
Whiffle Ball Golf	596	(1)
Stiking to Dodge an Opponent---Hockey	596	(1)
Keep-Away---Hockey	597	(1)
Small Sided Hockey Invasion Game---Hockey	598	(1)
Directing the Pathway, Distance, and Speed of an Object---Bats	598	(1)
Six-Player Striking and Fielding in a Gamelike Situation-Bats	598	(1)
One-Base Baseball---Bats	599	(1)
Half Ball---Bats	599	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	600	(1)
Reference	600	(1)
PART FIVE Movement Concepts and Skill Themes in Content Areas	601	(70)
Skill Themes in Dance	603	(21)
The Purpose of Dance in Elementary School	604	(1)
Dance Experiences	605	(10)
Rhythmic Experiences	606	(3)
Folk/Cultural and Ethnic Dances	609	(1)
Creative Experiences	610	(2)
Design of Dance	612	(1)
Evaluation of Dance Making	612	(3)
The Content of Expressive Dance	615	(1)
The Process of Teaching Dance	615	(2)
Don't Call it Dancel	615	(2)
Begin Gradually	617	(1)
Start with a Cooperative Class	617	(1)
Use Props	617	(1)
Imagery	617	(1)
Start with Exciting Movement Experiences	618	(1)
Dance to the Music	618	(1)
A Final Thought	618	(1)
Summary	618	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	619	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	619	(2)
Appendix 29A: Teacher-Designed Group Routines	621	(3)
Lummi Sticks	621	(1)
Chinese Ribbons	621	(1)
Musical Parachute	622	(1)
Jump Rope	623	(1)
Skill Themes in Gymnastics	624	(13)
The Nature of Gymnastics	625	(1)
The Purpose of Gymnastics	626	(1)
The Content of Educational Gymnastics	627	(4)
Floor Experiences	628	(1)
Apparatus Experiences	629	(1)
Recording Sequences	630	(1)
Outdoor Play Equipment as Gymnastics Apparatus	630	(1)
The Process of Teaching Educational Gymnastics	631	(4)
The Learning Environment	631	(1)
Gymnastics Equipment	632	(1)
Stations	632	(1)
Varying the Task	633	(1)
Club Gymnasts	633	(1)
Demonstrating	634	(1)
A Final Thought	635	(1)
Summary	635	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	635	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	635	(2)
Skill Themes in Games	637	(18)
The Nature of Games	638	(1)
The Purpose of Games in Elementary School	639	(1)
The Content of Elementary School Games	639	(3)
Games Experiences	642	(4)
Invariant Game Skill Experiences	642	(1)
Dynamic Gamelike Skill Experiences	643	(2)
Games-Playing Experiences	645	(1)
The Process of Teaching Games	646	(6)
Selecting a Games-Playing Experience	646	(4)
Other Considerations	650	(1)
The Learning Environment	651	(1)
After-School Sport Programs	652	(1)
Child Development and Games	652	(1)
A Final Thought	652	(1)
Summary	653	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	653	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	653	(2)
Integrating the Skill Theme Approach across the Curriculum	655	(16)
Connecting Physical Education and the Classroom Curriculum through Interdisciplinary Learning	656	(1)
Defining Interdisciplinary Learning	656	(1)
Interdisciplinary Learning and Quality Physical Education	656	(1)
Integrating Physical Education	657	(2)
Benefits of Integration	657	(1)
Important Considerations	658	(1)
The Process of Teaching Using Interdisciplinary Learning	659	(6)
Content Linkage Approach	659	(1)
Shared Integration Approach	660	(1)
Developing an Integrated Learning Experience	660	(2)
Thematic Unit Approach	662	(3)
Understanding the Scope and Sequence of Subject Area Content	665	(1)
The Connection between Physical Activity and Academic Performance	666	(2)
What the Research Suggests: Physical Activity, Fitness, and Physical Education	666	(1)
What the Research Suggests: Brain-Based Learning	667	(1)
A Final Thought	668	(1)
Summary	668	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	668	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	669	(1)
Internet Sites	669	(2)
PART SIX The Future	671
Building Support for Your Program	673	(9)
The Principal	674	(1)
Teachers in the School	675	(1)
Parents	676	(2)
The School Board	678	(2)
The Community at Large	680	(1)
Legislators	680	(1)
Children as Advocates	680	(1)
Summary	681	(1)
Reading Comprehension Questions	681	(1)
References/Suggested Readings	681	(1)
Physical Education for Tomorrow's Children	682
Appendix: Sample School Year Overviews	1	(1)
Index	1