Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 15th Edition
By Robert P. Pangrazi

Price: $127.80

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 for step-by-step techniques for teaching physical education. This market-leading 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 Fifteenth Edition addresses current hot topics affecting physical education instructors, such as guidance on how to integrate interdisciplinary activities with academic subjects such as math and spelling, as well as how to monitor and promote activity outside of school. There is increased coverage on developing and assessing affective skills, as well as all-inclusive activities. Students will also benefit from videos demonstrating teaching techniques and how to use the Lesson Plan Book.


Table of Contents

Part I Instruction and Program Implementation

Section 1 Understanding the Need for Physical Education

1. Elementary School Physical Education

2. Teaching Children in the Physical Education Environment

Section 2 The Instructional Process

3. Preparing A Quality Lesson

4. Curriculum Development

5. Improving Instructional Effectiveness

6. Management and Discipline

7. Children with Disabilities

Section 3 School Procedures and Academic Integration

8. Evaluation

9. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety

10. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

11. NEW! Integrating Academic Concepts



Part II Teaching the Objectives of Physical Education

Section 4 Personal Health Skills

12. NEW! Creating an Active School Environment

13. Physical Fitness for Children

14. NEW! Promoting Health through Physical Education

Section 5 Fundamental Skills

15. Movement Concepts and Themes

16. Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities

17. Manipulative Skills

18. Body Management Skills

Section 6 Specialized and Lifetime Skills

19. Rhythmic Movement Skills

20. Gymnastic Skills

21. Cooperative Skills

22. Game Skills

23. NEW! Lifetime Activities

Section 7 Lifetime Activities and Sport Skills

24. Basketball

25. Football

26. Hockey

27. Soccer

28. Softball

29. Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

30. Volleyball


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