Positive Behavior Management in Physical Activity Settings - 2E

by Lavay, Barry

• ISBN13: 9780736049115
• ISBN10: 0736049118
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Summary

"Positive Behavior Management in Physical Activity Settings, Second Edition, will help you manage your participants' behavior, whether you're a new or veteran teacher, a coach, a recreation specialist, an adapted physical educator, or a therapeutic recreation specialist. This text will help you motivate your participants and create a physical activity environment that is conducive to learning and performance. In addition, the book provides methods for teaching participants to take personal and social responsibility for themselves, which serve to empower rather than control them."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Hester L. Henderson is an associate professor and the special physical education program director in the department of exercise and sport science at the University of Utah. Ron French is a professor in the department of kinesiology at Texas Woman's University in Denton. Barry W. Lavay is a professor and the adapted physical education program coordinator in the department of kinesiology at California State University at Long Beach.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
PART I Developing a Positive and Proactive Management Plan	1	(56)
The Challenge Facing Physical Activity Professionals	3	(12)
Why a Challenge Exists	4	(3)
School Environment	4	(1)
School and Community Sport and Recreation	5	(2)
Behavior Management Must Be Taught	7	(1)