Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers-3rd Edition

by Thomas, Katherine

• ISBN13: 9780736067041
• ISBN10: 0736067043
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2008-01-30
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Children face many serious health concerns, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. Teachers can use Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers, Third Edition,to help children avoid these and other health issues and steer them to better health.Many new guidelines and mandates have arisen in recent years, including new dietary guidelines for Americans, an updated food guide pyramid system, a federally mandated school wellness policy, and coordinated school health legislation. This text is thoroughly revised to keep in step with these guidelines and mandates, and it will help preservice and in-service classroom teachers and physical education specialists provide best practices in physical education, physical activity, and healthy eating.This third edition extends existing information on integrating academics and physical activity. New material includes sections on character development and the positive youth development model as well as more practical tools for developing teaching skills. In addition, the authors place more emphasis on goal orientation and motivational climate, two factors associated with maintaining physical activity. They outline strategies for creating an environment where students choose to participate in physical activity with confidence, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn.Teachers who are not accustomed to teaching in the gym environment will find the video clips on the DVD-ROM especially useful, and they can use the lesson plans also provided on the DVD-ROM in concert with the video clips to apply the concepts in their own teaching. Teachers can use these lesson plans as is or as models for writing their own lesson plans. Each plan illustrates a key concept or method in the book, thus reinforcing and extending readers'understanding and enhancing their teaching practice.Written in an engaging, informal style, the text helps teachers learn what they need to know without having to decipher jargon or being overloaded with excessive information. Accessible, interesting, current, and practical, Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers, Third Edition, will help beginning teachers to create healthier schools and to feel confident in presenting essential information and creating exciting learning activities for their students.

Table of Contents

Preface

Lesson Plan Finder

Introduction to Physical Education

Health and Developmental Benefits of Physical Education

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Why Value Physical Activity?

Model for This Book

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Meeting the Mission of the Elementary School

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Foundation

Mission Statements

Characteristics of Successful Schools

Physical Activity and the Elementary School Mission

Integrating the Domains

Teaching the Whole Child

Mission: Possible

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Addressing the Child's Needs

Physical Growth and Maturation

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Four Guiding Principles

Providing Great Detail

Growth and Motor Performance

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Motor Performance During Childhood

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Four Guiding Principles

Reflexes and Reactions

Fundamental Motor Skills

Motor Abilities Underlying Performance

Modifying Task Demands

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Cognition, Learning, and Practice

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Four Guiding Principles

Cognition, Learning, and Memory

Attention

Information Processing

Feedback

Motor Programs

Designing Practice

Variability

Expertise

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Physical Activity for Children

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Four Guiding Principles

Benefits From Being Physically Active

Physical Fitness

Biological and Physiological Differences in Children

Musculoskeletal Function

Body Composition

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Psychosocial Factors in Physical Education

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

The Four Guiding Principles

Motivation

Attribution

Goals

Competition

Cooperation

Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy

Exercise Adherence and Affect

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Lesson Plans

Preparing to Teach Physical Education

Planning Your Curriculum

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Curriculum Planning

Selecting Desired Outcomes

Program of Physical Activity and Fitness

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Organizing for Teaching

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Teaching Approaches

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Managing Students

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Management Components

Legal Liability

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Teachers' Rights, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Criminal Code

Contracts

Statutes

Torts

Standard of Care (Duty of Care)

Responding to Injuries

Professional Responsibility

Best Practices and Beyond

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Equipment and Facilities

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Small Equipment

Homemade Equipment

Large Equipment

Facilities

Safety

Recess

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Teaching Physical Education

Instructing Students

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Practice

Personality Variables

Teaching Behaviors

Observation for Skill and Confidence

Strategies for Improvement

Effective and Expert Teachers

About Expert Teachers

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Evaluating Students

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Validity in Evaluation

Knowing: Traditional Assessment

Applying Authentic Assessment

Feedback to Children and Parents

Using Tests

Grading

Sample Instruments for Evaluation

Portfolios and Journals

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Lesson Plans

Growing as a Teacher

Learner Outcomes

Glossary Terms

Reflection

Portfolios

Lifelong Learning

Collaboration

Outreach

Professionalism

Summary

Mastery Learning Activities

References

Resources

Glossary

Index

About the Authors

How to Use the DVD-ROM

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