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New edition with a seemingly endless supply of lessons and teaching tools

With Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 5 to 12, Second Edition, you can

• use mechanically correct progressions to teach students more effectively and increase their enjoyment of physical activity;
• build a complete, balanced physical education program that has something for everybody;
• save preparation time with lesson plans for 484 classes covering 18 areas of fitness, creative movement and dance, and sports;
• take advantage of ready-to-use assessment tools for each developmental level;
• find health fitness standards and sport-related fitness norms for multiple ages and grade levels and both sexes; and
• facilitate lessons with reproducible study sheets, extension projects, and portfolio checklists.

This popular book provides loads of teacher-tested lesson plans and assessment tools that will decrease your preparation time and increase your students' competency. After listening to requests of the first edition's users, the author has packed two more popular field sports and a unique chapter on educational gymnastics into this new edition of Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 5 to 12.

Lessons can cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and break down each skill as it is introduced. The chapters also integrate the applicable rules and strategies during the learning process and use methods that will keep students active, learning, successful, and completely motivated. In addition to the clear instruction for teaching skills, rules, and strategies, each lesson generates opportunities for students to develop physical, cognitive, and social skills. Each unit is designed to help students gain competency appropriate for their experience level.

Formerly published as Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7 to 12, the book features exciting new material:

• Detailed introductions of skills and how to practice the mechanics of each skill or dance
• Three new chapters (field hockey, lacrosse, and educational gymnastics, the latter of which includes three units that can be used in teaching both gymnastics and creative dance)

Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 5 to 12 provides field-tested lesson plans for 484 classes covering 18 areas of fitness, creative movement and dance, and sports. These professionally prepared plans will not only cut your own prep time but also help you focus on the essentials in each step of your students' learning process. It is a great resource when you need material for a substitute teacher or when you are asked to submit plans to your school administrator.

In addition to the lesson plans, the book and CD-ROM package contains a wealth ofteaching and assessment tools, including skills rubrics, portfolio checklists, unit fact sheets, and quizzes.

The accompanying CD-ROM enables you to print study sheets, student extension projects, portfolio checklists, unit quizzes, and answer keys. You can also print out any page of the text from the CD-ROM (e.g., lessons, full units, tests).

Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 5 to 12 is an ideal resource for physical education teachers and for district directors who want to give their teachers a resource through which they can provide a consistent curriculum across the school system. ... Read more

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Fourteenth Edition. 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 , Fourteenth 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 text includes all the information necessary to present a comprehensive lesson. Can be packaged at a significant discount with each new copy of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children , Fourteenth Edition. ... Read more

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PE Curriculum
As an elementary classroom teacher I believe this book is the best example I've seen yet for a PE Curriculum.It does a wonderful job showing a non PE person like me what to do in order to make sure I teach my class whatthey need to know in the PE discipline. ... Read more

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• Provide a more enjoyable and motivating experience for young learners.
• Gain the skills necessary to apply a tactical approach to any sport.
• Use modified game play to create a developmentally appropriate environment for learning.

Sport Foundations for Elementary Physical Education: A Tactical Games Approach is the first book to provide a comprehensive, applied, and field-tested plan for using tactical games teaching in elementary school.

If you’re a teacher or coach working with children in second through fifth grade, you’ll find this approach increases students’ motivation, enhances their tactical awareness, and leads to improved skill development.

Written by the authors of the highly popular Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach, this book teaches the tactical games approach by game category: invasion games, net/wall games, striking/fielding games, and target games.

This approach to teaching tactics, skills, and off-the-ball movements using modified or conditioned games allows greater flexibility for the teacher. What’s more, it increases the transfer of tactics and skills across games for students and allows students to experience the excitement of play before practicing specific skills.

For each game category, the book presents three progressive levels of units containing up to 30 detailed lesson plans. Each of the 91 lessons is designed to allow teachers flexibility in planning and progression and includes

• a tactical problem,
• lesson focus,
• objective,
• games,
• practice tasks, and
• sets of problem-solving questions and answers for ongoing assessment.

In addition to clearly explaining the concepts of tactical teaching, the authors provide a wealth of practical material for teaching and assessment. In particular, the chapter on assessment provides sample tools for authentic assessment in the psychomotor, cognitive, behavioral and social, and affective learning domains. Another chapter details how to build a curriculum using the games approach.

Sport Foundations for Elementary Physical Education: A Tactical Games Approach will enable you to teach elementary-level games and sports more effectively. ... Read more

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In every field, standards provide a guiding light in terms of the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes a professional should have. For physical educators of students with disabilities, Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Second Edition, is the essential resource to understanding and delivering top-quality adapted physical education.

This text is the only complete guide to the adapted physical education national standards (APENS). Every adapted physical educator must know these standards in order to pass the APENS exam and become a certified adapted physical educator (CAPE).

Revised and expanded to help teachers prepare for certification, this edition includes several new and enhanced features:• A format that is designed for ease of study so that teachers can prepare with confidence to become certified• An overview of the 15 standards, helping teachers understand how to apply the standards in the real world of teaching students with disabilities• Specific performance indicators for each standard, showing teachers what they should be able to do in the field• Everyday applicability so that preservice and in-service teachers (and administrators and university faculty) can apply the information to ensure effective delivery

Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Second Edition, also features a new appendix of frequently asked questions as well as a complete glossary of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms of the sometimes-confusing terminology used in the adapted physical education field. The result is a deeper comprehension of the content, which enhances retention and aids in future implementation.

Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Second Edition, is a multipurpose tool for• students and teachers preparing for the APENS exam, • college and university faculty evaluating their adapted physical education preparation programs,• school and program administrators reviewing and hiring new teachers and evaluating program delivery, and• practicing adapted PE teachers seeking to improve their understanding and application of the APENS

All people with disabilities deserve to participate fully and safely in the most inclusive setting possible, led by a qualified and knowledgeable physical educator. Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Second Edition, is the text that will help teachers become not only certified but also well qualified and effective in their roles as adapted physical educators. ... Read more

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I did not get the title I ordered
It really isn't fair to rate this book, since I was sent the wrong title by the amazon marketplace vendor! ... Read more

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Children Moving is a comprehensive introduction to teaching physical education to the elementary school student. This text is both soundly based in theory and a practical guide to teaching physical education to children. Its skill themes approach trains teachers to help children develop their motor skills with developmentally appropriate activities. ... Read more

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Awesome condition and very helpful!
Book has helped me a great deal!I am a first year elementary teacher and Children Moving books are highly recommended!

Great book!
Great book!It's a bit long at times but generally very well structued and clear in outlining the guidelines of the skills theme approach.I think it's great.

Children Moving and moving and moving...
As a first year teacher working with students in grades PK-6, I have found Children Moving to be an invaluable resource when planning my lessons.The diagrams that outline the different locomotor, non-locomotor andmanipulative activities help break down all the skills I teach.Irecommend this book to any and all physical educators. ... Read more

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Learn the skills and techniques of master teachers

In this fully updated edition, George Graham, PhD, presents a concise, practical, user-friendly view of what it takes to become a master teacher of children's physical education. The book is contemporary and easy to apply in real-world teaching situations. Dr. Graham knows kids--and the challenges of teaching them.

Teaching Children Physical Education, Third Edition, is valuable to future and veteran teachers alike. Future teachers will learn the skills and techniques that master teachers employ, and experienced teachers will be challenged to consider some new techniques for designing their classes, developing lessons, and adjusting tasks for individual children. All readers will learn the skills and techniques that successful teachers use to make their classes vibrant, fun, and developmentally appropriate.

Graham, a university professor and public school physical education instructor who was recently named to the NASPE Hall of Fame, deftly weaves research-based information with firsthand experience in a conversational tone. The result is an easy-to-read book rich with practical advice based on what really works in today's gymnasiums and playgrounds.

Bound into every copy of the book is a DVD featuring video clips showing teachers in real-life situations as well as easy-to-print worksheets from the book. The video clips illustrate key techniques and strategies from the book. Those techniques and strategies include how to

• motivate children to practice,
• build positive feelings,
• minimize off-task behavior and discipline problems,
• create an atmosphere of learning,
• maximize learning,
• develop lesson content,
• use a problem-solving approach,
• observe and analyze,
• provide feedback, and
• assess children's (and your own) progress.

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Become a better cross-curriculum teacher!
Dr. George Graham's text "Teaching Children Physical Education (2nd Ed.)" is an excellent resource for all elementary teachers interested in becoming "Master Teachers!" The book is a logically-laid out, progressive tool that introduces excellent classroom management techniques and methods for integrating Physical Education into the rest of the curriculum. As a teacher, I found this book, and the accompanying CD-Rom, to be an exceptional value!

Great overview of pedagogy and practical applications.
George covers the breadth of pedagogical content knowledge as it applies to beginning teachers in a comprehensive yet practical manner.All the basic, fundamental skills for beginning teachers to master are included.Ihave been using this book since 1994 with fabulous results.My studentsfind its design easy to follow, its information straight to the point, andits development on target.I highly recommend this book for all entrylevel pre-service teachers. ... Read more

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This is a curriculum guide that helps the classsroom teacher provide a quality physical education program for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. It is sequential through the school year, and standards based. Standards are listed by description, so they can be easily applied to any state or national standard. The overview of the program for the school year allows the teacher to plan ahead and sequence activities. Grade level is indicated for each activity. This is not just a collection of activities or games. Each lesson is in sequence and activities are described clearly, yet simply. Each lesson includes fitness activities, skills development, and concepts. The teacher can folllow the program exactly and reduce planning time dramatically. The program is adaptable to local situations and available equipment. The teacher can include other activities as desired, while maintaining the sequence and effectiveness of the program. The User's guide gives directions for how to use the book, organizational tips, class management techniques, motivational strategies for children, and ways to reduce the competition, and promote cooperation and respect for differences. There is no other book like this book, because it is the whole program, as taught by a specialist, with all the years of experience and tried and true activities that are fun for children, yet simple and easy for the classroom teacher to effectively organize and teach. The expert is in the book, and provides many details for effectively planning and managing physical education. Children need fitness and movement activities to learn better and stay healthy. This is a concrete way for the classroom teacher to provide a quality program, without specialized training. The planning has been done already. All you need is the book. ... Read more

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Great organization and a complete program to follow
This book is not just a collection of games or activities.It is a complete curriculum guide for a ten month school year.All of the activities are labeled for the appropriate grade level, making it easy for the classroom teacher to build effective and fun lesson plans. The sequential activities help students learn skills before they play the game or sport. Throughout the guide, there is a non-competitive emphasis so all learners are successful regardless of skill levels.Tips for teaching are included.A very valuable resource for the classroom teacher. ... Read more

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Decrease planning time, increase effectiveness

When kids take part in the activities that come from Maximum Middle School Physical Education, they won't be able to wait for their next physical education class! Written and piloted by the 2003 NASPE National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the lessons and activities provided in this comprehensive book and CD-ROM package will keep middle school students interested and help you meet your daily challenges as a physical education teacher.

Maximum Middle School Physical Education offers a mix of student-centered activities and lesson plans that foster affective growth, physical skills, and knowledge development. It's called maximum physical education because the book and CD-ROM provide much more than just lesson plans, assessment sheets, and activities--it's a detailed guide to a joyful experience in physical education.

The authors base their content on current best practices and the National Standards for Physical Education. They help you capture and keep middle schoolers' attention with activities that encompass fitness exercises, social skills, and physical skill development. With this package, you'll be able to

• use a wealth of fresh ideas that address the whole middle school student at this vital time of development;
• broaden your program's impact with the social, emotional, and personal responsibility threads woven through each lesson; and
• use over 150 worksheets, assessments, and other reproducibles to help you minimize prep time and stay organized.

The CD-ROM also contains handouts, task cards, posters, and station instructions. The book includes thumbnails of the CD-ROM items so that you know when to include them in your teaching. The text also provides practical information and tested-and-true suggestions on promoting your program and making physical education a maximum learning experience for all involved.

Maximum Middle School Physical Education will help you empower students to take responsibility for their own activity and fitness. And it will help you create an environment where your students experience maximum success, joy, and love for movement.

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Mary Hirt
I haven't used this product; I do, however, know one of the authors (Mary Hirt). Dr. Hirt was one my college professors at CSU Northridge (one of exactly three professors who have deeply influenced me as a student and professional). She's a brilliant instructor who really puts her heart into teaching and I would expect nothing less of her published work.

Awesome product!
This book is great!I used some ideas in my PE classes right away to shake things up and the students really enjoyed the class.

A Physical Education Masterpiece
I have collected over 60 books in my career as a physical educator and Maximum Physical Education is easily in my top 2 of all time. (John Hichwa's "Right Fielders are People Too" would be the other)

This book has given me a plethora of ideas and resources that I immediately implemented in my 8th grade physical education class.

Don't be alarmed if you are not a middle school physical education teacher.Most, if not all the acitivities, can be easily done and enjoyed by the 3-6 elementary students.I would also highly recommend this book to any recreation or summer program in need of fresh and exciting activity ideas.

The activities are well written, concise, easy to implement, and most of all, involve an huge amount of active FUN.

Beyond the acitivities, you will find strategies that will allow your students to get the most out of their physical education class.

MOOMBA! ... Read more

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This book is intended for teaching Physical Education in situations of:- Parents or non-Physical Educational majors as instructors- Limited facilities- Limited equipment budget Included are lessons plans K-12 for:- Foundations of Body Movment - Tumbling and Gymnastics - Muscle Strengthening - Rhythm and Dance - Ball Skills - Jump Rope Unit - Floor Hockey - Soccer - Basketball - Football - Softball - Volleyball - Fitness Tests - Games - Aerobics Lots of teaching tips included in the 161 pages! ... Read more

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By Carole Casten, California State University, Dominguez Hills

This complete guide provides instructors with a variety of lesson planning tools including objectives for each unit, benefits, necessary equipment listings, instructional activities, and quizzes and tests.

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P.E. Lesson plans for High school
I think this book is a great resource for the high school P.E. teacher. I gave it four stars because because it is a great resource! I didn't give 5 starts because these work really only if you have all the needed materials. It would be even better if it gave alternative ways to teach the different sports or more sport/activities that are more accommodating to smaller schools or non-public institutions with less money.

basketball
i want to know the different kind of warm-up for the said game w/c isbasketball. ... Read more

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This text is part of the "Oxford Revision Guides" series, which are reissues of the two series, "GCSE Revise Through Diagrams" and "Advanced Revision Handbooks", now combined with newly branded covers. The GCSE titles have extra 16-page sections on revision techniques and sample questions for the new GCSE syllabuses, first examined in June 1998. This book covers the GCSE physical education syllabus and can be used for group work or individual study. Each topic is summarized on a single page and diagrams and concise notes help students to revise. ... Read more

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Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, will help you• bring your planning, instruction, and assessment practices more in line with the latest national standards to effectively design school- or district-wide curriculum;• create your own assessments, especially alternative assessments, to gauge students’ achievement;• design and use your own rubrics for each assessment task; and• effectively manage the assessment process.

Assessments are a part of a physical educator’s daily life. But most teachers struggle to find enough time to analyze their curriculum and develop assessments to track students’ learning.

Enter Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide, Second Edition. This guide is designed to make the assessment process not only easier but also more manageable. Assessment becomes not a burden in a teacher’s life but an essential teaching tool that assists students in learning what they need to learn—and indeed can motivate and challenge them to take charge of their learning.

This book, greatly expanded and revised from its original publication as Teaching for Outcomes in Elementary Physical Education, will help teachers

• plan and implement school- or district-wide curriculum based on the latest NASPE (National Association for Sport and Physical Education) Standards (2004);• create their own assessment tools;• understand, develop, and use alternative methods of assessment;• assess program effectiveness and students’ progress toward understanding and acquisition of movement and fitness concepts and skills; and• design and use rubrics for each assessment task.

In addition, teachers using this guide will learn to• streamline and manage their day-to-day assessment tasks and paperwork, applying the technology most suited to assist them;• interpret and communicate assessment results effectively; and• make assessments an integrated part of their program.

In Elementary Physical Education Teaching & Assessment: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, teachers will discover tips for handling paperwork, tools for communicating with parents, and practical guidance on coordinating teaching and assessment and dealing with grading issues. In addition, they will find more sample rubrics, more assessment tasks, and more curriculum ideas. Dozens of reproducibles complete the most comprehensive and practical book available on assessment in elementary physical education. ... Read more

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Focusing on physical education for kindergarten through grade 12, this user-friendly text emphasizes teaching strategies, theories, and skills to give students a foundation for designing an effective learning experience. This new edition focuses on the Physical Education National Beginning Teaching Standards with updates in assessment and student motivation, and the addition of a brief introduction to Mosston's styles of teaching. ... Read more

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Forced to take the class
Well, I was forced to take the class I used this book for so I really don't think I am in a good position to give a reliable review about the book. I read the book because I had too. Although I can say, that I was able to take and adapt a few pointers here and there and according to a few of the guys that took the class with me, and those that are in the 'pedagogy' field this book is really helpful and really good. I hope that helps. ... Read more

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While performance-based assessment has long been a staple of education, no book covers the relevant topics for middle and high school physical education as thoroughly as this new edition of Performance-Based Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education. This updated edition reflects the current NASPE standards and includes new ancillary materials, more examples for educators, and a new chapter about assessing fitness.

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Chapters are rich in development keys and include a CD-ROM with assessments and forms for further use
Performance-Based Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education teaches how to develop assessments that help students work together with teachers to enhance physical education abilities. From how to provide effective feedback to students to using unit plans for both team and individual sports and creating rubrics for use in the process, chapters are rich in development keys and include a CD-ROM with assessments and forms for further use.

Excellent book for Physical Education Teachers
This book was required for a class, but is loaded with assessment ideas for Physical Education teachers at all levels. ... Read more

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Includes 22 competencies/skills found on the CST Physical Education test and 139 sample-test questions. This guide, aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the New York Department of Education, covers the sub-areas of Physical Fitness and Health; Lifelong Movement Activities and Sports; Personal Growth and Development; and The Physical Education Program. ... Read more

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This collection of studies addresses contemporary issues and problems in the physical education curriculum. While each of the chapters illustrates the diverse range of practical curriculum issues currently facing physical education, the continuities between them also suggest a certain commonality of experience in Britain, North America and Au tralia. In each it is difficult not to detect at least some rumblings of the various crises - environmental, political, economic, social - that are increasingly impacting on everyday lives in the present and shaping thoughts and plans for the future. The editors stress that physical education is a part of social life and is therefore a key site for the production and legitimation of important cultural mores, values and symbols. ... Read more