Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers-3rd Edition
Author: Katherine Thomas, Amelia Lee, Jerry Thomas
$97.95 CAD
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.
Audience
Text for early childhood and elementary physical education teaching methods courses. Ideally suited for elementary education majors. Reference for classroom teachers who teach physical education.
Preface
Lesson Plan Finder
Part I Introduction to Physical Education
Chapter 1 Health and Developmental Benefits of Physical Education
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Why Value Physical Activity?
Model for This Book
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Chapter 2 Meeting the Mission of the Elementary School
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Foundation
Mission Statements
Characteristics of Successful Schools
Physical Activity and the Elementary School Mission
Integrating the Domains
Teaching the Whole Child
Mission: Possible
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Part II Addressing the Child's Needs
Chapter 3 Physical Growth and Maturation
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Four Guiding Principles
Providing Great Detail
Growth and Motor Performance
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 4 Motor Performance During Childhood
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Four Guiding Principles
Reflexes and Reactions
Fundamental Motor Skills
Motor Abilities Underlying Performance
Modifying Task Demands
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 5 Cognition, Learning, and Practice
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Four Guiding Principles
Cognition, Learning, and Memory
Attention
Information Processing
Feedback
Motor Programs
Designing Practice
Variability
Expertise
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 6 Physical Activity for Children
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Four Guiding Principles
Benefits From Being Physically Active
Physical Fitness
Biological and Physiological Differences in Children
Musculoskeletal Function
Body Composition
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 7 Psychosocial Factors in Physical Education
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
The Four Guiding Principles
Motivation
Attribution
Goals
Competition
Cooperation
Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy
Exercise Adherence and Affect
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Lesson Plans
Part III Preparing to Teach Physical Education
Chapter 8 Planning Your Curriculum
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Curriculum Planning
Selecting Desired Outcomes
Program of Physical Activity and Fitness
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 9 Organizing for Teaching
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Teaching Approaches
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 10 Managing Students
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Management Components
Legal Liability
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 11 Teachers' Rights, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Criminal Code
Contracts
Statutes
Torts
Standard of Care (Duty of Care)
Responding to Injuries
Professional Responsibility
Best Practices and Beyond
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 12 Equipment and Facilities
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Small Equipment
Homemade Equipment
Large Equipment
Facilities
Safety
Recess
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Part IV Teaching Physical Education
Chapter 13 Instructing Students
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Practice
Personality Variables
Teaching Behaviors
Observation for Skill and Confidence
Strategies for Improvement
Effective and Expert Teachers
About Expert Teachers
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 14 Evaluating Students
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Validity in Evaluation
Knowing: Traditional Assessment
Applying Authentic Assessment
Feedback to Children and Parents
Using Tests
Grading
Sample Instruments for Evaluation
Portfolios and Journals
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Lesson Plans
Chapter 15 Growing as a Teacher
Learner Outcomes
Glossary Terms
Reflection
Portfolios
Lifelong Learning
Collaboration
Outreach
Professionalism
Summary
Mastery Learning Activities
References
Resources
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
How to Use the DVD-ROM
Instructor Guide. Includes a sample course syllabus, outlines for every chapter in the book, and complete learning activities for every chapter.
Test Package. 145 essay, short answer, and multiple choice questions that cover all chapters in the book.
Presentation Package. Includes over 260 of slides of overviews, key points, photos, and illustrations from the book.