George M. Graham,
Pennsylvania State University Melissa Parker,
University of Northern Colorado Shirley Ann Holt/Hale,
Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
ISBN: 0072556943 Copyright year:
What's New
Skill Themes and an Integrated Curriculum Features a new chapter
(32) that demonstrates how skill themes and movement concepts can be used
as part of an integrated curriculum approach; shows the connection between
integrating physical activity throughout the curriculum and action-based learning;
and discusses the national emphasis on coordinated school health, the link
between interdisciplinary learning and the national curriculum standards,
and the development of successful integrated lesson ideas.
Physical Fitness & Physical Activity Demonstrates the connection
between physical fitness and physical activity through revisions to Chapter
4 (Physical Fitness and Wellness). Includes an updated discussion of developmentally
appropriate physical fitness for children.
Physical Education and Children with Special Needs Explains the
role of the physical educator as part of the multidisciplinary team that addresses
children with special needs, and includes an expanded discussion of inclusion.
Dance in the Elementary School Highlights the role of various types
of dance in the elementary curriculum (in Chapter 29), and shows the progression
from teacher-designed to child-designed dance.
Completely Updated Features the latest information on topics such
as new research on the brain that suggests a connection between movement and
learning; the use of heart rate monitors and pedometers; and safety and liability
issues.
Developmentally Appropriate Includes updated information based on
the guidelines outlined in the Developmentally Appropriate Education publication
and the NASPE standards.
Key Learning Aid Includes Key Concepts for each chapter, highlighting
the important topics and giving direction to students for learning and review.
Text Web Site Features an Online Learning Center that offers valuable
resources for both instructors and students. Resources include an Instructor's
Manual, a book-specific PowerPoint presentation, PowerWeb research articles,
links to professional organizations, quizzes, and more.
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