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Thompson Educational is proud to present Exercise Science: An Introduction to Health and Physical Education. This learning material was developed for the Grade 12 Physical Education curriculum (PSE4U). Exercise Science offers a unique blend of anatomy and physiology, combined with social and historical aspects of Canadian sport. Developed in association with the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association. ... Read more

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GOLF TODAY, SECOND EDITION brings readers the unique dual perspective of PGA-winning pro J.C. Snead and California State University, Dominguez Hills coach John L. Johnson. Together, they teach your students the basic rules of golf. You'll also find some words of advice from Sam Snead, the legendary player who owns the world record for game wins.Inside the text, you'll find expert training tips and advice on all elements of the sport, including equipment, the grip, stance and swings, putting, playing strategies, etiquette, warming up, and mental strategies. And, easy-to-follow illustrations of techniques and field movements, professional photos of golf players in action, and helpful checklists that help students run through the instructions make GOLF TODAY a useful guidebook for any golf student. ... Read more

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This current, contemporary textbook is a guide to the fields of health promotion. Its primary beneficiaries are students who are preparing for careers as health educators or health promoters. This text teaches the educator to be aware of the many factors that influence health: heredity, environment, health care services, and our own behavior. ... Read more

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Product in ok shape, thought it was gong to be a little nicer, but overall not bad just a lot of wear and tear, luckily no highlighting or underlining.

For a seemingly "yawn-er" subject, this book is interesting
Honestly, I was dreading reading this book, especially since I HAVE to read it for a graduate class.I was quite surprised to find that the book is interesting and well-written. ... Read more

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XAM Phys Ed K-12
Book had a few typos and errors in it.I used the book for a week and took my exam, Passed on the First attempt; so I think it helped me :) ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Essential and extended information for teachers

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.

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Many students fear and loathe research methods classes, which conjure up images of musty, dusty books, boredom, and confusion. Students have a welcome surprise waiting for them with Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, as the text effortlessly guides them through the research process.

This latest edition of this internationally recognized textbook does not rest on its laurels as the leading research methods text. The authors have updated the resource in order to provide the following benefits:* Shed new light on the research process, particularly regarding use of library facilities* Enhance students’ understanding of basic statistical calculations and the relevance of their uses* Present a major revision to the chapter on qualitative research and contributions from eminent scholars to the chapters on historical, epidemiology, and philosophic research * Increase students’ understanding of how to write research reports* Carry the readers through the book by introducing three graduate students studying research methods, one of whom brings a special comical spin to the material

In addition, the text presents a new chapter on using power to plan and interpret research and provides information on traditional perspectives and alternative approaches to the research process. As a result, readers* understand the essentials of the research process;* appreciate statistical analyses common to research studies;* learn the basics of planning research and linking appropriate statistical packages with specific research designs;* discover how to bring together all the components of the research process and lay them out, in appropriate formats, for dissemination to user groups; and* gain access to a variety of tools to present or reinforce concepts presented in the book.

Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, retains its strengths from the previous edition. The text is arranged in four parts that systematically guide the reader through the research process. It introduces readers to statistical and measurement issues in research and presents various types of, and approaches to, research. The new edition helps readers understand the complete research process, and it thoroughly arms them with practical research tools. For instructors teaching a research methods course, an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package specific to the textbook are available.

Research Methods in Physical Activity, Fifth Edition, demonstrates that research processes are not to be feared. To the contrary, they are useful tools to be used by students and professionals. This point is emphasized as authors regularly use humorous anecdotes, sketches, and corollaries to enliven the reading and drive home key points. This text removes the fear and confusion often associated with the research process and shines a light on all the aspects of research that readers need to know—whether it’s reading, understanding, planning, carrying out, writing, or presenting research.

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Research Methods Book
Great product, received it on time and in great condition. I had no problems buying or receiving this product, I would recommend doing business with this seller.

Cheaper than buying from the publisher!
I bought this book for an online course I am taking as part of my masters degree. It is a book that teaches you about how to perform research in various areas of physical education and exercise science. Most of these types of books are very boring and difficult to read. These authors use humor to help teach almost every concept. The only thing they can't make humerous is the equations. I would not recommend this book for recreational reading but is a good research method textbook.
I used the two day shipping because I needed the book fast for an assignment and it came exectly when they said it would.

Waste of money
This book really added nothing to my learning.I would just save the money & take my chances without it. ... Read more

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Teaching Elementary Physical Education: Strategies for the Classroom Teacher gives elementary education teachers the tools and strategies they need to teach physical education using a skills-based approach. Designed for the non-physical education teacher, the book provides a shorter, more focused presentation of how and what to teach in physical education. Introduction to Elementary Physical Education, Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment, Motor Skills to Children, The Daily Physical Education Lesson Plan, Strategies for Instruction, Strategies for Assessing Student Work, Managing a Physical Education Class: Protocols, Rules, and Accountability Systems, Managing Equipment, Space, and Time, Strategies for Managing Behavior During a Physical Education Lesson, Creating a Physically Safe Learning Environment, Strategies for Teaching Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills, Strategies for Teaching Manipulative Skills, Strategies for Teaching Games, Strategies for Teaching Rhythmic Movement, Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness, Strategies for Complementing Classroom Work. For all readers interested in teaching elementary physical education.

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good work
Book was in great condition.Great delivery time. Brand new out of the box.

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Inclusion in Physical Education is a practical, easy-to-use guide filled with inclusion strategies that focus on developing the physical and social skills and fitness of students with disabilities. And these strategies do not involve extended planning or setup time or extra equipment.

Written by Pattie Rouse, a teacher who has been working with students with disabilities since 1982, this book takes the guesswork out of including students with disabilities in general physical education. Inclusion in Physical Educationis divided into chapters according to specific disabilities, thus helping you immediately find the information you need as well as the basic characteristics and expected behaviors of children with each type of disability. Rouse offers chapters on inclusion for students with these conditions:

• Autism disorder
• Limited use of limbs, requiring wheelchair use
• Intellectual disabilities
• Cerebral palsy and other orthopedic impairments
• Visual and hearing impairments

With Inclusion in Physical Education, you can include students with any disability in your curriculum. The book's ready-to-use resources will help you confidently create a program that benefits allstudents. ... Read more

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Preface 1 The Roles of Education and Physical Education 2 The Responsibilities of the Physical Educator 3 Physical Education and the Law 4 Understanding the Learner 5 Understanding Learning and Implications for Teaching Physical Education 6 Planning the Instructional Program--Basic Principles of Curriculum Design 7. ... Read more

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This product was in the condition thatexpected when I received it.I was very satisfied with the outcome of the purchase. ... Read more

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How do children and young people experience and understand sport and physical activity? What value do they attach to physical education and physical literacy? This important new book attempts to engage more directly than ever before with the experiences of young people by placing the voices of the young people themselves at the centre of the discussion. As the need to listen to young people becomes increasingly enshrined in public policy and political debate, this book illuminates our understanding of an important aspect of the everyday lives of many young people.

With contributions from leading researchers and educationalists from around the world, the book draws on a diverse range of methodological and theoretical perspectives to demonstrate how we can better understand the unique perspectives of young people, how teachers and coaches can respond to and engage with the voices of young people, and how young people can be afforded opportunities to shape their education and leisure experiences. The book presents a fascinating range of case studies from around the world, including the experiences of African American girls and masculine sporting identities in Australia, and addresses both theoretical and policy debates. Young People’s Voices in Physical Education and Youth Sport is essential reading for any serious student or professional with an interest in PE, youth sport, sports development, sports coaching, physical activity and health, education or youth work.

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Patient Education in Rehabilitation applies patient education skills to the clinical rehabilitation process in a reader-friendly manner. It explores various teaching and learning theories and models of instruction as well as the ethical, legal, communicative, and cultural variables involved in patient education. This text will help readers understand that delivering information, education, and training in rehabilitation will promote and optimize clinical interventions, enhancing compliance, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction. Divided into five sections basic concepts; adherence and behavioral modifications; teaching and learning theories; legal and cultural variables; and examples in rehabilitation this is the ideal text for all rehabilitation professionals. ... Read more

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This is a great book for Physical Therapy students.There are a lot of patient strategies in here that would be very helpful to learn about to educate patients.This book is a great resource for things you aren't taught inside the classroom. ... Read more

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One of the most respected physical education teachers in the country shares his methods for effectively reaching all students, from those who fear physical activity to those who are accomplished athletes.

Right Fielders Are People Too helps middle school physical education teachers establish and maintain a positive learning environment that allows students to work to their potential. The inclusive, developmentally appropriate program described in this book helps students feel comfortable in class and develop a positive attitude toward physical activities. Students can learn skills without intimidation and experience the joy and exhilaration of physical activities, even if they can't perform the activities very well.

Author John Hichwa, 1993 NASPE Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, shares the successful strategies he developed in 35 years of teaching K-8 students. The book's friendly, teacher-to-teacher format and nearly 150 unique drawings make the methods and activities easy to understand, whether you've been teaching for several years or are just beginning your first student-teaching experience.

Hichwa provides insights into the challenges of teaching middle school physical education and shares examples from his classes, offering a perspective not available in textbooks. He also presents more than 100 innovative games and activities for developing physical skills, cooperative behaviors, and problem-solving abilities. But Right Fielders Are People Too is not simply one teacher's ideas-the entire book is connected to the NASPE National Standards for Physical Education and follows the developmentally appropriate guidelines.

The format of the book resembles a doubleheader baseball game. Game 1 discusses various characteristics of middle school children and describes an effective middle school physical education program. By following Hichwa's practical advice, you'll learn how to

* integrate the teaching of respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness into the curriculum;

* get feedback about students' concerns and feelings and their understanding of the material presented;

* develop new teaching skills, such as debriefing and involving students in the grading process;

* motivate students by helping them track their own progress; and

* involve parents in their children's physical education.

Game 2 offers specific suggestions for planning day-to-day activities. From musical push-ups to the rolling river raft to school rugby, you'll find activities that will maximize class participation by making physical education fun! ... Read more

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Outstanding book!
This book helps teachers understand why it is important that all students should benefit from a Physical Education program- not just the natural athletes.It also gives concrete ideas on how to incorporate this philosophy into a lesson.Easy-to-understand lesson plans are given as well.

An excellent book which provides ready to use activities
John Hichwa provides the physical education teacher with practical, ready to use activities in the areas of dance, problem solving activities and basic manipulative skills.He prefrences the book with appropriate theory which should be digested by the "new" as well as the "veteran" p.e. teacher.I highly recommend his book and attending a confrence where John presents his activities. ... Read more

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Can we imagine a future in which physical education in schools no longer exists?

In this controversial and powerful meditation on physical education, David Kirk argues that a number of different futures are possible. Kirk argues that multi-activity, sport-based forms of physical education have been dominant in schools since the mid-twentieth century and that they have been highly resistant to change. The practice of physical education has focused on the transmission of de-contextualised sport-techniques to large classes of children who possess a range of interests and abilities, where learning rarely moves beyond introductory levels. Meanwhile, the academicization of physical education teacher education since the 1970s has left teachers less well prepared to teach this programme than they were previously, suggesting that the futures of school physical education and physical education teacher education are intertwined.

Kirk explores three future scenarios for physical education, arguing that the most likely short-term future is ‘more of the same’. He makes an impassioned call for radical reform in the longer-term, arguing that without it physical education faces extinction. No other book makes such bold use of history to interrogate the present and future configurations of the discipline, nor offers such a wide-ranging critique of physical culture and school physical education. This book is essential reading for all serious students and scholars of physical education and the history and theory of education.

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How to teach, correct, and reinforce basic skills

Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of Physical Education is back and better than ever! This second edition offers both a book and a new CD-ROM that provide instructions on teaching 24 basic locomotor and manipulative skills, building in students a sturdy foundation for a lifetime of physical activity.

You get two significant new features with this version. First, you receive a trimmed-down, spiral-bound book that has thicker pages for durability and portability. The book's durability makes it perfect for using in the gym or on the field to show students how to perform skills correctly. This book is both simple and thorough in its skill presentation. It contains clear, effective skill instruction, breaking skills into three to six components each, providing cues to use with each skill and 111 illustrations to clearly demonstrate skill techniques. The text also offers a troubleshooting chart for spotting and correcting common errors, and it features numerous individual, partner, and group activities to reinforce each skill. Many of these activities integrate other basic skills, thus enhancing overall skill acquisition.

The book is so trimmed down because the second new feature is a CD-ROM with 312 printable pages covering all 24 skills. This CD-ROM provides full descriptions to support the field-ready printed guide. It includes

• the entire first edition with updates;
• expanded skills, including volleying and two-hand overhead-passing skills (abbreviated versions are also in the printed text);
• new lesson plans, new activities, 24 troubleshooting charts, and a wealth of additional materials; and
• the same clear illustrations found in the book.

It's been well documented that early movement success is crucial to later skill acquisition and that the primary emphasis during early elementary grades should be on movement skill acquisition. Many books focus on what should be taught, but few resources clearly indicate how to teach those skills. With Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of Physical Education, Second Edition, you will learn what to teach, how to teach it, and how to have fun and successful experiences with your students.

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Missing CD
This book was actually written by one of my professors and I was thrilled to have it but there was no CD included >:@ ... Read more