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Used by over half a million students, the best-selling Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children offers the next generation of physical education teachers the best guide in step-by-step techniques for teaching physical education. This text covers everything from games and activities suitable for every developmental level to teaching strategies and guidelines for every classroom situation. Whether instructors are starting a new program, restructuring an established one, or working with a team in an existing system, Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children provides the best combination of theoretical framework and hands-on activities available. The Sixteenth Edition underscores the importance of activities taught in Part II of the book for student use later in their careers. It also provides an updated video package, and emphasizes the importance of lifetime physical activity through inclusion of club activities, lifetime sports, and discussion of helping students develop healthful behaviors. ... Read more

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Pangrazi is one of the best!!!
I am an elementary PE teacher and this book is absolutely priceless!!Pangrazi is one of and possibly the best at great ideas which are very simple yet very fun.If you are a PE teacher this is a must have!!!

Great!
This book is all an elementary teacher would ever need.Pictures and topics are clear and great ideas that my students LOVE!

Good text for new teachers
This book has great listings of activities to do with kids, whether in the academic setting or a camp/child care setting. Fun games, exercises and other activities are easy to look up and have good directions. A solid textbook for new teachers.

Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 14th Edition
This is an excellent aide in learning how to teach physical eduation to elementary school students. Pangrazi is an excellent author and essential information and helpful tips to teach physical education. Overall, this book is the most useful and I am definately not selling it back.

Book recieved late
It took so long to get it. My class only had 2 classes left.
I didn't need this anymore.
Linda Morgan ... Read more

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An essential tool for every quality physical education program for Kindergarten through 12th grade, this text establishes content standards that clearly identify consensus statements on what students should know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education program. The second edition, based on input from practitioners who have been using the standards in their programs for the past eight years, reflects the current thought and the most recent research in physical education.

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education seeks to enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public. ... Read more

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An Important Addition for any Physical Education library
A great book showing NASPE's 6 standards and what they mean for both the teacher and the student in the physical education environment. With explanations of what is expected under each standard, a great reference for any philosophy statement or class webpage.

School ripped me off
I like paying 1/2 or less at Amazon than the bookstore for new books! (the bookkstore used are 2X as much!)

Great help for Phys. Ed teachers
I am mentoring a new Phys. Ed teacher.This book has been a great help when evaluations occur or lesson plans are being written.I think this book is of great value to anyone (teachers) who is trying to meet state standards. ... Read more

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This accessible introductory text explores the history, philosophies, and principles of today's physical education programs within a practical, career-oriented framework. Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies explores the wide variety of career opportunities available in physical education and sport, including many non-teaching-related careers. This textbook teaches students how to make informed choices about their majors and maximize their professional studies by explaining the origins of different careers and the skills necessary to perform well at them. The eighth edition includes updated information on new individuals featured in career perspectives, additional web resources, current information and data about physical activity, more information about sport nutrition, and guidance on how to address ethical situations in physical education and sport. ... Read more

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Right book @ Right price & Delivered on time
S-m-o-o-t-h transaction. The book arrived on time and in the condition as advertised. Pleased with this transaction. ... Read more

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This user-friendly resource is a unique collection of family size games for teaching children physical education in the home setting. ... Read more

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Just what our homeschool needed
Our homeschool was moving right along, but we are several years in and I still didn't have the phys ed component working. It's really hard to keep two kids interested in it when you are doing basic calesthenics and running, when you're even doing it at all. I was really hoping to find a book that had games in it that could be played with as little as three people and still be active and fun. I found this book on Amazon, crossed my fingers, and ordered.
It arrived yesterday and I am so thrilled with it! Almost every page of the book has an activity. They are grouped by the sport that inspired them. And while you can't play a proper game of soccer with only three people, the activities in the book will allow me to start teaching them soccer skills and basic rules for the game, and if they are interested and want to join a team, they won't be playing catch-up. There are sections for all the major sports played in the US, as well as modified playground games (like ones based on tag and four-square). The sections set up to teach based on actual sports are laid out like simple lesson plans with the purpose of the activity, materials needed, number of players, and set-up followed by the how-to directions. The sections on playground games have several activities per page and give a good explanation on how to play.

This is not a book to use to teach the effects of and reasons for exercise. If you are looking for worksheets for your kids to fill in about calorie expenditure and major muscle groups, this is not the book. Those books are out there in one form or another, but as far as I can tell, there are no books full of activities for small groups that actually teach sports skills. I'm very, very pleased with this purchase and am spreading the word about it to my fellow homeschoolers.

Great for a homeschooling family!
My 9 and 7-year-olds really enjoy the games presented in this book! We tried out "triple action kickball" last week, and they begged to play it again the next day! A relief to me, as I'm always scrambling to "fit in" P.E.! I got a good workout, too. Another great benefit is that my son in particular bonds with me (his mom/teacher/boss) if I'm playing an active game with him. I find that a good physical game like the ones presented so clearly in this book, really help the rest of the day go more smoothly. Thanks, Guy Bailey! Highly recommended!

Not perfect, but very close
I am homeschooling my 14 yr old son and needed some structure for a Physical Education program.I was hoping this book would provide me with that structure. It's not exactly what I was hoping for (a fill in the blank type of map), but it has given our P.E. program some depth. What I think it does best is acknowledge that homeschool groups can be small. There are games and sports designed for as few as two players. With this one book, I will be able to keep my son (and me) active.I will have to add other resources (rules for regulation play on team sports), but this book is a good resource for the homeschooling family.

This is a delightful, easy to read book...
written for homeschooling families looking to supplement their PE programs with a wider range of activities that can be used to teach children fitness, movement and sports skills.

The author, Guy Bailey, wrote The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book after sensing such a need in homeschooling parents for activities. He has worked in Physical Education for over 22 years and desires to see children equipped "with a love of movement and the basic skills necessary to participate in an active lifestyle now and as adults."

Homeschooling parents are faced with a few specific problems when it comes to Physical Education. One is varying ages and levels of their children. Other problems facing homeschooling parents are small class sizes, a backyard vs gymnasium setting, and the lack of expensive equipment. Guy Bailey listened to homeschooling parents and came up with solutions.

The activities listed in the book need only 2-4 children and require inexpensive equipment, much of which is probably already in your home. All are easily played in your backyard and some are even suited perfectly for indoor play during winter months. Through this book he proved that quality PE games can be played with fewer children in smaller areas.

In the beginning of the book are tips for successfully using the games in a PE curriculum. The games are divided into 10 sections by the equipment used: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Raquet and Net, Recreational Sports, Playground Games, More PE Games with a Homeschool Twist, Fitness Building, Rope Jumping Activities. This allows the homeschooling parent to make use of equipment they already have on hand. Sections are followed by a glossary of terms familiar to that sport. Each game has quick listings for Purpose, Number of Players, Age Levels, Equipment, and Instructions. The games themselves are easily explained and illustrated by simple drawings. In the back of the book are Appendices that include tips for parents, National Standards in PE and where to find more information and resources.

I highly recommend the book for parents who want to get their children enthusiastic about fitness or need more excitement in their PE programs.

By a physical education instructor and sports coach
The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book by physical education instructor and sports coach Guy Bailey is a very highly recommended guide for homeschooling parents which is filled from cover to cover with games and activities designed to teach children fitness, sports skills, and the joy of exercise. From simplified versions of traditional favorites such as basketball, football, soccer, and softball, to variants of tag, rope jumping, and playground games such as kickball, The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book is an invaluable and "user friendly" resource which is dearly needed in a world overly saturated with television and other passive entertainments. ... Read more

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A complete, sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls, More than 1,600 activities to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills, and build self-esteem. This volume covers Grades 3-4. ... Read more

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A treasure
I've been using these books for years. They have many excellent and progressive ideas for just about any type of activity.I am buying several different grade level books as gifts for my interns.

These are great!
I bought these books because of my job as a relief teacher and these books are great because they are very comprehensive. They wil help to put lessons together quickly.

A Must
I used this book in my current teacher education program and it is absolutely a must!! It is easy to use and the students loved the activities.If you are going to teach P.E., you must have this book (the whole series is great!!)

Teaching Tool
This book is great for all P.E. teachers who are interested in giving their students age-appropriate activities.I have used it in my student teaching at the University of Arizona and will use it in my teaching.It is full of intro-activities, fitness, game and closing activities.Justwhat every elementary school P.E. teachers need to do a complete lesson. ... Read more

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A valuable reference for both the pre-service and in-service elementary Physical Education teacher, this text complements Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, Sixteenth Edition. Teachers of kindergarten through sixth grade will benefit from using these lesson plans as a guide for presenting movement experiences and skills in a sequential and well-ordered manner. Plans also include ideas for integrating academic content into daily classes. The lessons are presented in three complete sets that cover unique developmental levels, grades K-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Each section contains a year-long syllabus to assist teachers with planning. This newly revised text includes all the information necessary to present a comprehensive lesson. ... Read more

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Wow!Very nice
I have recently been selected to be the Athletic Director for a private school and I was told that I would be responsible for overseeing all students who participate in our athleitcs as well as to come up with a physical education curriculum for those who do not participate in the sports.I also was told I would interact with the elementary physical education teacher to help with developing a curriculum too.I bought this book for that, and I was really amazed on how well this book is.It breaks it down into three levels:Kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 4th grade, and 5th to 6th grade, and has lesson plans for 36 weeks.It breaks the plans down to the objective, instructional activities, fitness devleopment, lesson focus, etc.It will make my job a lot easier.Now, I need to find a book just like this for the middle school program.This book also has tear out pages, if you wish to put it into a binder.Very good book!

Only a few changes from previous edition
This is an absolutely terrific resource for all P.E. teachers.The lesson plans are easy to follow and it maps out exactly what to do for each lesson.I have the lesson plan book - thirteenth edition.This sixteenth edition was almost exactly the same.They took out relay activities and added in pedometer and fitness skills in a few lessons.If you have an earlier edition, I would not bother buying this new one.

Fast shipping, great condition
Very happy with this product as it was shipped timely and in excellent condition, as described by seller.

Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children - Lesson Plans
As a first year elementary physical education teacher I have found this book full of lesson plans invaluable.I use suggestions from this book daily.There are lots of options to choose from and the teaching ideas are sound and user friendly.This book divides lesson plans into 3 developmental levels so I have plans to use for K - 6.GREAT RESOURCE!!! ... Read more

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Now you can
- choose from an even greater array of units and lessons,
- provide varied and fun programming for your students,
- assess your students' progress, and
- stay current with national physical education standards.

Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education, Second Edition, provides the most comprehensive menu of lesson plans to spice up your secondary-level physical education curriculum.

The new edition of this already-popular book is packed with more than 500 physical education activities in 200-plus ready-to-use lesson plans. Additional updates include instructional assessment tools for ongoing evaluation in each unit; a CD-ROM with PE-4-Life advocacy materials; a credit-based, individualized study unit; and handouts and worksheets that will help you expand and enrich the physical education experience beyond the classroom.

Other features of the book include

- the same simple–to–difficult lesson progression used in the first edition;
- updated references that include the current national physical education standards;
- a wider variety of lesson plans organized into shorter units to provide you greater flexibility and opportunities for individualized instruction;
- new units including line dancing, disc golf, in-line skating, and lacrosse; and
- activity suggestions and modifications to help you customize lessons to involve learners of different ability levels.

Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education, Second Edition, is a gold mine for physical education teachers. The new units in the book not only reflect the current standards in physical education; but they also help you make physical education fun for students. Use Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education, Second Edition, to provide the highest-quality programming for your students and turn kids on to physical education.

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Good book for teachers/coaches in the middle school/high school level!
This book gave me a lot of great ideas on areas of athletics I wasn't totally sure of how to teach before! I highly recommend it! ... Read more

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The Physical Education Activity Handbook, Twelfth Edition provides existing and future physical education teachers with the content knowledge and teaching techniques they need to offer their students a chance to learn a wide range of engaging activities. More than 40 activities are explained, with essential information such as equipment, rules, skills and techniques, teaching and learning strategies, and a comprehensive reference section for further expertise. Activity chapters instruct the reader in three key areas: what the activity is, how to do it, and how to teach it to others. Using this book, readers will be fully prepared to offer their students a varied learning experience that is engaging, exciting, and meaningful.

The Twelfth Edition features the addition of popular/modern dance coverage, new chapters on Lacrosse and Wrestling, and increased assessment in each activity. Considerations for Effective Skill Learning, Principles of Physical Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling,Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Football: Flag and Touch, Golf, Gymnastics and Tumbling, Handball and Racquetball, Hiking and Camping, Orienteering, Recreational Sports, Skating: Inline, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Swimming, Diving and Water Activities, Team Handball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weight Training, Lacrosse, Wrestling, Yoga. MARKET: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of teaching physical education in the classroom. 

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Great seller would do business again
I had no problem with this seller delivering my order in a timely fashion. I sent the seller an email and he responded quickly. I would do business again with this seller if giving the opportunity.

Great handbook for any PE teacher
We were required to buy this book in college as part of the Health and Exercise Science department requirement.At the time I thought the price was a little steep but when you look at the information in the book you realize that it is "one of those books you will use forever".I have the 8th edition so I do not know what has been updated but I do see that it was first published in 1951..It covers 26 sports/activities.It is worth the investment, especially when you need to know the exact dimensions of a tennis court....

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Authored by one of the leading experts in the field, this comprehensive text introduces students to the fields of physical education, exercise science, and allied health--presenting the history and trends in physical education and the human movement sciences. The text includes a discussion of careers and professional issues in all areas of physical education and kinesiology, as well as an introduction to the major subfields, including exercise physiology; biomechanics; motor learning, control, and development; sport sociology; sport and exercise psychology; sport pedagogy; sport humanities; and related areas in athletic training, sport management, and allied health.

In addition, this title provides students with instant access to an Online Learning Center. This ancillary sets them up for success with articles and research on physical education, interactive quizzes and activities, test preparation flashcards, and other resources. ... Read more

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Courntey in Texas
This book is very boring.it is like reading a newspaper from 1970's.Easy class to take but hard to stay focused on book.

Quick delivery
I received this book and came as promised. The book was in excellent condition and the price was great! The shipping delivery was fast. Thanks!

Amazing!
Not only was this a wonderful product, but the seller was able to ship the product to me within a short period of time which I appreciated very much!

Great price and fast shipping :)
Price was awesome and I was very pleased with such quick shipping. Book was in exactly the condition described. Overall great experience.

Excellent Service Book in Excellent Condition
I was very happy to receive my book within 48 hours of ordering and to find it in excellent condition.Great service and I highly recommend using them as a source for books. ... Read more

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  Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students, 6/e,  provides secondary school physical education pre-service teachers everything they need to know to create an exciting and thoughtful PE program for their students. Using accessible, easy-to-read language, authors Paul Darst and Robert Pangrazi cover foundational teaching elements as well as the latest issues in physical education. Physical Education in the Secondary School, The Impact of Physical Activity on Adolescents, Steps in Developing a Curriculum,  Curriculum Approaches, Planning for Effective Instruction, Improving Instructional Effectiveness, Management and Discipline, Teaching Styles, Improving Instruction Systematically, Assessment, Evaluation, and Grading, Students with Disabilities, Liability and Safety, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Athletics: Furthering the Opportunity for Physical Activity, Introductory Activities, Promoting and Monitoring Lifestyle Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Healthy Lifestyles: Activities for Instruction, Promoting Motivation, Cooperation and Inclusion: Nontraditional Ideas for Instruction,  Sports,  Lifestyle Activities, Outdoor Adventure Activities. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of physical education for secondary school students.

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No Problems
The book I ordered was in better condition than expected and arrived in a timely manner consistant with the promise made by the seller.

Dynamic Physical Education Textbook
A+++ Seller. Ordered the book on Thursday night, Monday was a holiday, and received it Tuesday morning..VERY fast shipping! Great price! Item as described!! Thanks so much!!!!

Great Timing!
Book arrived in a short amount of time for me to start class. It was in
great shape and looked great.

Textbook On Time
The product came as it was described and was shipped in a timely manner. The book was like new and was available at a great price. I plan to buy from this seller again and recommend them to others. ... Read more

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This unique information source and time-saver for new and experienced physical education teachers provides over 250 handy lists related to the P.E. program and curriculum that can be reproduced for student use or kept on hand as a reference in planning sports, games, and activities.The lists cover all aspects of the physical education teacher's work, including program goals and objectives; adapted physical education; game rules and facts; fitness and metric conversion charts; height and weight charts; athletic equipment; national P.E. organizations with web sites; and field, court, or playing area diagrams. For quick access and easy use, the lists are organized into three sections covering (1) goals, (2) games, and (3) guides, numbered consecutively throughout, and printed in a big 8 1/2" x 11" lay-flat format for easy photocopying of any list as many times as needed. ... Read more

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PE Teacher bood of lists
Super fast service, best book I have bought since I got into teaching. This book has every sport and not only gives you example practice plans, but gives you history of the sport, rules, etiquette, etc. Great book, really going to help me teach this year! ... Read more

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The world of adapted physical education and sport continues to undergo both legislative and practical changes. Those who want to stay abreast of those changes and provide people with disabilities the best physical education and sport experiences possible will benefit from Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Fourth Edition.

Specifically, the book helps teachers fulfill these requirements:• Provide education compatible with the definition of special education• Identify the unique needs of each person within the program • Offer personalized education specific to each participant’s needs • Provide the most included, integrated setting possible for each individual with disabilities

Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Fourth Edition prepares readers to provide services in the most included setting for each individual. The following are among the new features in this edition:• Chapter updates to incorporate current legislation•Expanded coverage of inclusion • Greater focus on adapted sport, exploring the opportunities in various sports • Major revisions to the measurement and assessment chapter to reflect advances, particularly in alternative assessment• DVD version of the Brockport Physical Fitness Test Video bound into the textbook• Greater attention on behavioral disabilities, with practical applications consistent with IDEA provided for youngsters with behavioral disabilities • New chapter on pervasive developmental disabilities• More emphasis on working with individuals with visual impairments, hearing impairments, or both• Expanded and updated instructor guide and test package, plus a new presentation package

Part I introduces foundational topics in adapted physical education and sport, including program organization and management, adapted sport, individualized programs, and instructional strategies. It helps teachers and leaders to plan, assess, prescribe, teach, and evaluate adapted physical education. Part II explores the unique physical education needs of students with various disabilities.

Part III examines developmental considerations, including motor development, perceptual motor development, and considerations for infants and toddlers as well as for early childhood. In part IV the focus is on physical activities and sports for people with disabilities. It includes chapters on rhythmic movement and dance, aquatics, team sports, individual and adventure sports, and enhancing wheelchair sport performance. Each chapter identifies skills, lead-up activities, modifications, and variations to make the experience meaningful, motivating, and fun for the participants.

Chapter-opening vignettes and numerous real-life problems that must be solved help readers learn and apply the material.Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Fourth Edition, will help practitioners bring out the capabilities of each individual. ... Read more

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book was not in good condition
the book was not in good condition. very dissappointed, cover was torn in different spots as well as multiple pages inside the book. ... Read more

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This engaging and informative text will hold the attention of students and scholars as they take a journey through time to understand the role that history and philosophy have played in shaping the course of sport and physical education in Western and selected non-Western civilizations. From Mesoamerica and Ancient Greece to the 2008 Olympic Games, the book touches on religion, politics, social movements, and individuals as they contributed to the development of sport and physical education. An extensive array of pedagogical tools--including timelines, comprehensive lists of chapter objectives, suggested websites, and discussion questions--aids the learning experience. ... Read more

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Yep!
The description for this item was very accurate adn honest. There was minor wear on the corners, but still very useable. Well worth it.

Fine book with a notable exception
As an overview of the philosophy of sport from Egypt and Ancient Greece to the present time, this is a fine volume. But it is breathtaking that in a review of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich the author saw fit to recall "Notable" performances in track and field events, gymnastics, swimming and more and yet managed to leave out the most notable and historic contest of all: the gold medal basketball game between Russia and the United States. This was the United States' first "loss," since basketball's inclusion in 1936, though they were swindled out of their gold after officials put time back on the clock on three consecutive occasions.

In a spirit of solidarity and righteous indignation the American team refused to accept their silver medals.

How can this episode--which is arguably the greatest instance of official bias
in sports history--not be recognized in an objective history of this sort?

Ken Shouler ... Read more

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• Tailor assessments to every topic, skill, and concept taught in physical education.• Help students make connections between concepts to enhance learning.• Meet a wide range of learning styles and teach to all intelligences, including linguistic, spatial, visual, and kinesthetic. • Incorporate learning into the assessment process by calling on various levels of thinking, such as recall, summary application, and evaluation.

In today’s physical education framework, the demands on your time and energy are great. Every second of class time is precious, so an efficient method of assessment that can plug into any lesson or unit being taught is a highly sought-after commodity. Loaded with assessment templates and sample units, the Physical Education Assessment Toolkit provides you with everything you need in order to simultaneously assess and teach students the lifelong value of physical education. Assessment templates form the basis of the Physical Education Assessment Toolkit. Presented in a concise, user-friendly format, this comprehensive package contains the following features:• Bound-in CD-ROM—PDFs of each reproducible are provided for duplication, including posters that can be printed on letter-sized or larger paper in color or in black and white.• Reproducible templates—Generic forms may be completed easily to address the specific topic, concept, or skill at hand, allowing you to tailor assessments to your students’ needs and abilities. • Sample units—Designed using the backward design model of curriculum development, three complete units show how to transform blank reproducibles into highly practical assessment tools.

Each chapter includes lesson plans with model reproducibles for the following categories: written assessment, self-assessment, peer assessment, and application or performance assessment. Within each of these categories, you’ll receive guidance on implementing and creating more meaningful assessments.

Templates may be used to meet a variety of student learning styles, providing opportunities for assessing through rubrics, journal-writing assignments, self-assessments, and skill-tracking assessments across the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor realms. Rather than stealing valuable classroom time, the template approach actually enables teachers to use assessment to reinforce and extend learning in a systematic way.

The Physical Education Assessment Toolkit is the one resource that physical educators will turn to anytime they need to do an assessment, no matter what unit or lesson is being taught. This book and CD-ROM package contains the ready-made, pilot-tested materials needed for effective assessments of students, leaving teachers to focus on what they do best—teach. ... Read more

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Teaching Books
This book was in the condition that I expect when it arrived.I was very satisfied with this purchase and order.

Great Book for an Elementary Physical Education Teacher
I'm a physical education teacher and I noticed this book on another web site. The book is full of ideas for you to use for your students during class. The book breaks down the work into specific chapters from posters, to concepts to fitness goals. The best part of the book is the CD that has all of the information ready to be placed on your computer so that you don't have to recreate the forms yourself. The downside is that the CD is a little hard to use because of the way they organized it but with a little patience you can find any of the assessment tools from the pages of the book. ... Read more

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Analysis of Teaching and Learning in Physical Education presents research-based best practices for teaching physical education in order to help pre-service and practicing teachers improve their skills through analysis and reflection. The text begins with an informal analysis of teaching and then quickly moves into systematic strategies for analyzing student and teacher behaviors and interactions. Based on Bill Anderson s groundbreaking work, Analysis of Teaching Education (1980), this text is designed to help physical education teachers meet NASPE s Standards for Advanced Programs in Teacher Education. ... Read more

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Your blueprint in mapping out a successful middle school program

Teaching physical education in middle school can sometimes seem like a never-ending journey, but this new edition will help you plan and map out your voyage--and successfully reach your destination. Using Teaching Middle School Physical Education, Third Edition, you can meet the specific needs of middle school students and prepare them for our rapidly changing world while also meeting the latest physical education standards.

This comprehensive resource has been updated with many exciting features:

• A CD-ROM with examples of task cards, software, and daily lesson plans
• Detailed standards-based lesson agendas to help you clearly present the information to your students
• Recommended equipment lists and comprehensive information to help you build and implement your program without having to dig through numerous resources
• Realigned unit plans to help you document that you are meeting the current national standards
• Assessments for every standard in each unit

Teaching Middle School Physical Education, Third Edition, is both comprehensive and flexible in its approach to providing you with high-quality, up-to-date information that is practical for both veterans and new teachers. This new version will help you stay the course and complete a successful journey with your next physical education class. ... Read more

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A complete, sequential curriculum for grades K-9 boys and girls, More than 1,600 activities to improve physical fitness, promote sportsmanship, develop social skills, and build self-esteem. This volume covers K-2. ... Read more

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Very Happy!
Books were recieved a long time before they were expected! Very happy. Were in great condition

Fantastic buy
I bought this to use for my preschool students, as my small school has no set PE program. I have found the book really easy to use and filled with lot's of activities. It has a great range of activities that will suit many ages (there are 3-5 year olds at my school). It's extremely easy to build a lesson plan using activities from the different areas. I'm really really impressed. :)

PE Lesson Plans
This ia a great book for a new PE teacher. I got transfered from Jr High to Elementary this year and this book has been a life saver.

ready to use elementary k-2
This is a great book full of ideas to help teach k-2. It is very useful in teaching skills and just little games as well. very well developed for not only intro activities but for fitness and skill related activities as well.

great book
I also think this book is great with a great progression of skills and clear directions and photos.Can easily be adapted for a useful preK motor development guide as well. ... Read more

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Finally, a curriculum geared for 4- to 8-year-olds!

Through Physical Education for Young Children, you can

• learn about the unique needs of 4- to 8-year-olds and write developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet these needs,
• provide a logical progression of movement skills and awareness of the elements of movement (space, shape, time, force, flow, and rhythm), and
• develop kids' motor skills, manipulative skills, and fitness while making connections across the curriculum.

Physical Education for Young Children: Movement ABCs for the Little Ones author Rae Pica is constantly asked by elementary physical education teachers, "What am I supposed to do with the little ones?" Most college preparatory programs don't address the issue, either, but Pica takes it on in Physical Education for Young Children: Movement ABCs for the Little Ones, coming to the aid of teachers who are stumped when it comes to the developmental needs and abilities of young children.

Physical Education for Young Children places the focus squarely where it needs to be: on the fundamentals. The book provides teachers with the following tools:

• A logical progression of movement skills, including the ABCs of movement, body-part identification, and nonlocomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills
• Awareness of the elements of movement: space, shape, time, force, flow, and rhythm
• An understanding of the developmental differences between younger students and their older counterparts
• Guidance in understanding the unique needs of 4- to 8-year-olds and writing developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet those needs while making connections across the curriculum
• Many activities that develop motor skills, manipulative skills, fitness, and the understanding of the elements of movement

In addition, Physical Education for Young Children offers guidance in teaching across subject areas to provide an interdisciplinary approach, offers sample lesson plans to meet the unique needs of the little ones, and lists resources for children's music, equipment, and props.

Chapter 1explores aspects of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development as they pertain to teaching 4- to 8-year-olds. Chapter 2helps teachers understand how to use what they know about young children to create and maintain a positive atmosphere in the gym. Chapters 3 and 4delve into movement concepts and an appropriate progression for acquiring motor skills.

Chapter 5covers developmentally appropriate fitness for the little ones, and chapter 6addresses manipulative skills. These skills, which receive the greatest attention in most PE programs, are saved for late in the book because kids need to master basic locomotor and nonlocomotor skills before focusing on manipulating objects.

Chapter 7 offers guidance on linking the activities in the gym with those in the classroom. This not only generates enthusiasm among the kids, but it also helps PE teachers serve as advocates for the physical education field. The appendixes provide sample lesson plans and a variety of resources.

With Physical Education for Young Children, PE teachers will no longer have to ask what to do with the little ones. They will know--and they will be able to build a physical education curriculum that serves the unique needs of 4- to 8-year-olds. ... Read more

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Here is a super collection of physical education games designed to help students in grades K-8 develop skills important to performing a wide variety of team and lifetime sports. Written by an experienced physical educator, this unique 315-page resource contains field-tested game activities proven to enhance basic skills in fourteen sport categories-and, guaranteed to put fun back into P.E. and sport participation!

IMPORTANT BOOK FEATURES
* Contains over 240 small and large group games. This provides the physical educator and youth coach with the most comprehensive lead-up game resource available today.

* Each game comes with everything needed for its successful use. This includes an introduction with a skill purpose, number of players required, suggested grade levels, equipment needed, a set-up diagram, and easy-to-understand play instructions.

* Contains play activities that are easily adaptable for the school recess, as well as church, camp, and youth recreational settings.

* Introduces children to games and sports they'll find purposeful and challenging. The more children enjoy playing, the more active and physically fit they'll become.

* In addition, you'll find helpful advice on how to use lead-up games most effectively in the physical education curriculum, how to introduce games to children, how to find the right game to achieve your learning objective, safety guidelines, and much more.

In short, The Physical Educator's Big Book of Sport Lead-Up Games will spark new excitement, motivation, and success for both you and your students! ... Read more

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Through this guide, teachers can do the following:• Revitalize their curriculum with cutting-edge information• Learn to implement health-related fitness education in a comprehensive manner• Get up to date on the latest guidelines for teaching health-related fitness• Build their personal toolbox for student motivation, goal setting, curriculum integration, and assessment of fitness• Learn the foundational knowledge for teaching health-related fitness

Just as there are no shortcuts to health and fitness, there are no shortcuts taken in this authoritative guide. Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher’s Guide, Second Edition, covers all the bases that teachers need for implementing a health-related physical education curriculum to promote lifelong fitness.

This text helps teachers benefit from experienced physical educators’ wisdom and knowledge of real-world physical education. In doing so, teachers can do the following:• Set realistic but challenging goals for their program and students• Revitalize their curriculum with cutting-edge information• Plan their curriculum to meet national and state health-related fitness standards.

The only text of its kind in the field of physical education, this revised edition offers the latest information on important health-related physical fitness teaching and physical education issues. This edition includes the following features in a streamlined, easy-to-use format emphasizing the development of lifelong fitness:• Discussion of the revised national physical education standards (NASPE 2004)• Enhanced and updated information on physical activity guidelines, assessment, nutrition, inclusion, and goal setting• Practical examples for teaching and assessment, applying the proven concepts in real-world physical education settings • Ready-to-use worksheets, charts, and other educational tools, including a glossary

Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher’s Guide, Second Edition, provides teachers with the clear philosophical foundation for the Physical Best program and presents a framework for implementing a health-related physical education curriculum to promote lifelong fitness. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

A dynamic guide for the physical education professional
This book covers all the bases that teachers need for implementing a health-related physical education curriculum to promote lifelong fitness. It is for use with a K-12 physical education curriculum.

In the simplest terms, it's a teacher's guide that's based on current science and is very up-to-date.

One thing I especially like about the guide is that it gives the teacher cautions about certain exercises. For example, there are resistance training cautions.

A PE teacher certainly does not want to be responsible for allowing a student to injure himself. So you learn how to develop a fitness program that is safe while, at the same time, providing powerful benefits.

The authors say, ". . . You should . . . seek additional training specific to working with children and adolescents in developing muscular strength and endurance in a safe and effective manner."

Here is a look at the contents . . .

Part 1. Foundations of Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity
Chapter 1. Introduction to Physical Best
Chapter 2. Physical Activity Behavior and Motivation
Chapter 3. Basic Training Principles
Chapter 4. Nutrition

Part II. Components of Health-Related Fitness
Chapter 5. Aerobic Fitness
Chapter 6. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 7. Flexibility
Chapter 8. Body Composition

Part III. Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Chapter 9. Curriculum Development for Health-Related Physical Fitness Education
Chapter 10. Teaching Styles and Strategies
Chapter 11. Including Everyone

Part IV. Foundations of Assessment in Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity
Chapter 12. Principles of Assessment
Chapter 13. Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness
Chapter 14. Assessing Fitness Knowledge, Self-Responsibility, and Attitudes

Appendix A: Worksheets and Reproducibles
Appendix B: Nutrient Content Claims
Appendix C: Exercises for Prepuberty
Appendix D: Alternatives for Questionable Exercises
Appendix E: Body Mass and Composition Measures
Appendix F: CDC's Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People
Appendix G: Student Asthma Action Card
Appendix H: Middle School Assessment Example: P.E.--L.I.F.E. Assessment Project

Glossary
References
Index
About Physical Best

According to the publisher, Human Kinetics, "The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), a nonprofit professional organization, is an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. NASPE is dedicated to educating the general public about the importance of physical education for all young people. Through its members as well as corporate and public partnerships, NASPE develops and supports sport and physical activity programs that promote healthy behaviors and individual well-being. NASPE's 20,000 members include K-12 physical educators, college and university faculty, researchers, coaches, athletic directors, and trainers."

The book is well edited and nicely laid out in a manner that makes for easy reading and referral.

Highly recommended.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson

still dont have it
I ordered this book March 20 and I still have not received it however the money has been take from my account but I do not have the book that I payed for ... Read more