Physical Education and Health — Physical Education

Matthew Cummiskey, PhD, West Chester University In the presentation below, Human Kinetics contributing author Matthew Cummiskey discusses school wellness education, shares a sample lesson plan, and reviews the role of the teacher in the whole school model. ...

By Ray Breed and Michael Spittle Teachers have been using tactical and game-based teaching approaches, including models such as teaching games for understanding (TGFU) and game sense, for years. In 2011, we developed our version...

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University   The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans report recommends that children and youth perform 60 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily. The report further...

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University In an earlier blog I wrote about the health benefits of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for youth. Youth who meet national MVPA guidelines reap many health benefits....

By Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University The dropout rate for adults who begin a new physical activity is known to be relatively high. As many as 50 percent drop out within the first six months....