Feeling Fit, That's It!
The Final Game
First on the Scene: The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR. 2nd ed.
First Starts Series
Fitness Education for Children: A Team Approach
Fitness for Good Health
Fitness Fun
Fitness Fun: Promoting Health in P.E.
Focus on Safety Series
Folk Dances for Children
Foundations in Elementary Education: Movement
Franklin Rides a Bike
Fun'n Motion! Helping Girls and Young Women Set Goals for Lifelong Physical Activity: A Resource Guide From F.A.M.E.
Funsical Fitness: A Comprehensive Movement and Health Education Experience for Ages 2 3/4ths to 7 5/6ths
Feeling Fit, That's It! (Print-Non-Fiction). Nelson, JoAnne. (Primarily Health Series). Wright Group, The (TWG), 1995. 24 p. ISBN 0-7802-3249-6 ($10.00 pbk.).
In rhyme, children are asked about the daily decisions they make concerning eating and exercise. These decisions affect the way they feel. The large coloured illustrations show children making wise and unwise choices. The predictable language patterns will encourage students to join in as they learn about healthy choices.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living
The Final Game (Print-Fiction). Brownridge, William Roy. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (ORC), 1997. unp. ISBN 1-55143-100-9 ($16.95 hdc.).
(CAN, I/M) In this sequel to the popular The Moccasin Goalie, Danny and his team must face their mighty opponents, the Bombers, in the final game. They discover that the only way to win is through hard work, determination, and most of all teamwork. William Roy Brownridge's vivid paintings depict the true spirit of the game.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural
First on the Scene: The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). St. John Ambulance (SJA), 1996. Pgn. varies. ISBN 0-929006-89-5 ($16.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This St. John Ambulance comprehensive first aid and CPR reference manual presents detailed information on all types of injuries and illnesses. The clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions will enable people to provide safe and correct medical assistance when injuries happen. This resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
First Starts Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following title: Moving.
Fitness Education for Children: A Team Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Virgilio, Stephen J. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 1997. 227 p. Order no. 8328 ($45.40 pbk.).
This activity-orientated resource focuses on the importance of fitness education in the physical education curriculum as well as outside the school setting. Many practical activities, developmental games, evaluation strategies, and school-wide events are described. A chapter is devoted to fitness education for the student with physical disabilities. Numerous charts and diagrams help to make this a very user friendly resource. Included are a table of contents, an extensive bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Teacher Reference
Fitness for Good Health (Video). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MAG), 1994. 10 min. Order no. 372-31-464 ($39.00).
In this video, a teacher challenges her class to become their own fitness heroes. Through this challenge, students learn the importance of rest, safety, good nutrition, and a daily exercise routine. They also learn that fitness is something everyone can enjoy, no matter what their physical challenges, size, or age.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living
Fitness Fun (Print-Non-Fiction). Foster, Emily P., Hartinger, Karyn and Smith, Katherine A. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1992. 101 p. ISBN 0-87322-384-5 ($19.95 pbk.).
This book contains 85 varied activities to help teachers plan for young students' fitness classes. The games include a variety of warm-up activities. The activities are designed to help develop cardiovascular and muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Each game includes an explanatory sketch and information about its age suitability, formation, and variations. The figure drawings clarify the text. Included in this useful resource is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Fitness Fun: Promoting Health in P.E. (Print-Non-Fiction). Bray, Sue. Southgate Publishers Ltd. (BHU), 1993. 48 p. ISBN 1-85741-026-2 ($14.95 pbk.).
The material in this British resource focuses on all aspects of health-related fitness. It includes: activities for warming-up and cooling-down, exercises and games to promote stamina, muscular fitness and flexibility exercises, and relaxation techniques. The information is presented in a clear and interesting way with many diagrams and black and white photographs. The ideas and concepts in this book will greatly enhance the fitness component of any physical education program. This publication includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement; Teacher Reference
Focus on Safety Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the following title: Recreation Can Be Risky.
Folk Dances for Children (Audiocassette). Can-Ed Media Ltd. (CEM), n.d. Set of 6 Cassettes and notes - Order no. DC162501-6 ($70.00 cassette).
These six audiocassettes contain music for dances from various countries and cultures. The manual gives the written instructions for performing each dance.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Foundations in Elementary Education: Movement (Print-Non-Fiction). Carlton, Elizabeth B. and Weikart, Phyllis S. High-Scope Press (LRDC), 1995. 401 p. Order no. 8630 ($67.00 hdc.).
This book, based on the "Education Through Movement" program, enables teachers to use movement and music to develop students' kinesthetic intelligence and fundamental abilities. These include aural and visual processing, space and body awareness, steady-beat independence and coordination, habits of planning and recall, decision making, problem solving, and communication. Although the focus of this manual is the K-3 child, the 83 learning experiences in movement and music provided can be adapted to other grade levels. Numerous charts and black and white photographs are included. This book includes a table of contents, a glossary, an index of activities, and a subject index. See also: Movement Plus Music, and Round the Circle.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Teacher Reference
Franklin Rides a Bike (Print-Fiction). Bourgeois, Paulette and Clark, Brenda, illus. Kids Can Press (LRDC), 1997. unp. Order no. 8509 ($3.45 pbk.).
(CAN) Franklin is really depressed because he can't seem to ride his bike without training wheels. His friends are successful, but he just wibbles and wobbles and teeter and totters and finally falls. Then, after a frank discussion with his mother, he reflects upon the fact that everybody struggles in some areas of life and comes to the conclusion that if you really want to learn something you must never give up trying! Brenda Clark's cheery illustrations are outstanding.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level
Fun'n Motion! Helping Girls and Young Women Set Goals for Lifelong Physical Activity: A Resource Guide From F.A.M.E. (Print-Non-Fiction). F.A.M.E. Program (LRDC), 1993. 72 p. Order no. 8331 ($29.15 binder).
(CAN) This activity-based resource binder promotes awareness and understanding of the attitudes and issues affecting girls and young women in sport and physical activity. Through self evaluation, goal-setting, and understanding the value of participation, young women are encouraged to set goals for lifelong physical activity. The resource is divided into two modules, "Fun Is Feeling Good!" and "Fun Is Physical Activity!" Background information, strategies, and activities are included. This binder contains a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural; Teacher Reference
Funsical Fitness: A Comprehensive Movement and Health Education Experience for Ages 2 3/4ths to 7 5/6ths (Kit). Liebler, Scott. Front Row Experience (SLY), 1996. ISBN 0-915256-44-4 ($16.00 U.S. kit).
In this resource, young students are introduced to simple exercises that will teach them how their bodies are made to move. Students will enhance their mental, physical, and social skills as they participate in more than 400 hours of fun-filled activities. The numerous drawings, easy-to-follow format, musical tapes, and scripted lessons make this a useful resource for the generalist. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Individual and Dual Activities; Movement