Adapted Physical Education and Sport. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Winnick, Joseph P., ed. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 492 p. Order no. 4417 ($81.95 hdc.).
By focusing on integrating students with special needs into a physical education class, this resource illustrates how to adapt several activities to the disability. The special needs covered include attention deficit, autism, deafness, visual impairment, brain injury and other health-related disabilities. In addition to background information on each of these disabilities, information is provided on adapting physical activities such as dance, aquatics, team sports, individual sports and winter sports to the student's special needs. A chapter on wheelchair sport is also included. Black-and-white photographs and drawings are used to illustrate some of the activities that have been adapted. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9; Physical Education 20, 30
Eat Well & Keep Moving: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Upper Elementary School Nutrition and Physical Activity (Print-Non-Fiction). Cheung, Lilian W. Y., Gortmaker, Steven L. and Dart, Hank. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 481 p. ISBN 0-7360-3096-4 ($66.95 pbk.).
Part of the same program that produced Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Middle School Nutrition and Physical Activity, this resource follows a similar format for use in the elementary grades. Although it is an American program, there are several excellent ideas that teachers can adapt and use to encourage lifelong health and fitness habits with Saskatchewan students. Through practical lesson plans, teachers will be able to achieve the goals of increasing students' physical activity level, decreasing their television viewing and improving their eating habits. Topics such as energy foods, prime-time smartness, fitness walking and bowling for snacks are covered. Photographs, charts and drawings are used to supplement the text. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
First on the Scene: The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). St. John Ambulance (SJA), 2001. 393 p. ISBN 1-894070-26-7 ($16.25 pbk.).
(CAN) This updated St. John Ambulance comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmornary resuscitation (CPR) reference manual presents detailed information on all types of injuries and illnesses. The clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions were designed to enable people to provide safe and correct medical assistance when injuries happen. Reading this book, of course, is not a substitute for taking a first aid course. This resource includes a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Health Education: Grades 6 to 9
Fit Kids Classroom Workout (Video). Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 50 min. ISBN 0-7360-3790-X ($47.95).
Upbeat music, fun and contemporary dance routines are all combined in this video to re-energize students. Included on the tape are four 5-minute workouts and two 10-minute workouts plus, at the end of each segment, a brief message concerning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The dance routines can be used at any time or in any space.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Rhythmics/Dance
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
The Hockey Book for Girls (Print-Non-Fiction). Wilson, Stacy. Kids Can Press (UTP), 2000. 40 p. ISBN 1-55074-860-2 ($12.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55074-719-3 ($7.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource promotes a very positive attitude about women's hockey through photographs of players in action. The book offers ideas for skill development and proper equipment. There is also a section on today's stars that can serve as excellent role models for beginning players. The layout of the photographs, sidebars and easy-to-read text make this an inviting resource for students. An index is provided.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Let the Games Begin! (Print-Non-Fiction). Ajmera, Maya and Regan, Michael J. Charlesbridge Publishing (LRDC), 2000. unp. Order no. 6297 ($12.75 pbk.).
In this excellent resource, photographs of children from around the world are used to promote and encourage youth participation in sport. The values of discipline, teamwork and respect for others are highlighted as ideals to strive for through sport. It is not a skills-related resource, but rather a promotion of the spirit of what youth sports can offer. Cultures from around the world are used to illustrate the merits of fair play, good sportsmanship and the merits of physical activity. The colour photographs and concise text make this an ideal resource for younger students.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Physical Activities for Improving Children's Learning and Behavior: A Guide to Sensory Motor Development (Print-Non-Fiction). Cheatum, Billye Ann and Hammond, Allison A. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2000. 341 p. ISBN 0-88011-874-1 ($29.95 pbk.).
This resource is aimed at the teacher and/or parent who have a child with a learning or behaviour problem. The causes and symptoms of sensory motor development problems, as well as the sensory system are discussed to provide a starting point of knowledge. Close to 100 fun-based activities are then outlined with photographs, drawings and instructions to assist teachers in promoting sensory motor development. Virtually all of these activities can be done in the classroom without equipment. An index is provided.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Physical Education for Children: Daily Lesson Plans for Elementary School. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Thomas, Katherine T., Lee, Amelia M. and Thomas, Jerry R. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2000. 1164 p. ISBN 0-87322-681-X ($82.95 pbk.).
At first glace, this book appears to be a dream come true for the busy specialist or non-specialist with classes to teach in physical education. For each grade level, from K-5, there are two-to-three-page lesson plans that outline the objectives, materials needed, warm-ups, skill-development and concluding activities. Line drawings are used to illustrate each lesson. The emphasis is on fitness, games, rhythmic activities, gymnastics and health. While the book is an excellent source of ideas, it is an American resource and at times does not adhere to our curriculum. In addition, some of the activities may not be acceptable, such as partner stunts that involve the use of spotters in gymnastics. There is also quite an emphasis placed on the skills of softball, volleyball, football and basketball at the Grade 4 and 5 levels. Used with caution, this book can be quite useful. The key is to use it for ideas to complement the curriculum, rather than to replace it.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
SportPlay: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Skill Activities for 5- to 7-Year-Olds (Print-Non-Fiction). (Sport for All Program Series). Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 92 p. ISBN 0-7360-3699-7 ($46.50 loose-leaf).
This resource is part of the Sport for All program that was developed in the United States. SportPlay contains several fun games and physical activities designed to help young children develop basic movement skills that serve as precursors to the development of sport-specific skills. Each of the 40 activities is contained on an 21 cm by 27.5 cm laminated card that uses drawings to illustrate the activity. Each card also provides background information on safety, equipment, procedures and variations to try.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Educational Games; Movement
SportSkill Basic: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Skill Activities for 8- to 10-Year-Olds (Print-Non-Fiction). (Sport for All Program Series). Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 92 p. ISBN 0-7360-3700-4 ($46.50 loose-leaf).
As with SportPlay, this resource is part of the Sport for All Program. While the SportPlay resource concentrates on improving movement skills in the early years, this collection of fun games and activities concentrates on helping students in Grades 3 to 5. All of the general and fine motor skills associated with movement and sport are covered by the 40 activities contained on the laminated cards. The illustrations and step-by-step instructions contained on each card make the resource very easy to use.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Games; Movement
Teaching Children Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, George. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 2001. 213 p. Order no. 37 ($33.50 pbk.).
This teacher resource focuses on the teaching process-the skills and techniques that successful teachers use to make their classes more interesting and appropriate for children. A strength of this book for Saskatchewan teachers is the way the author deals with the task development process as it relates to the strategies of extending, refining, challenging and defining. This resource is very user friendly with various cartoons, charts and tables. Techniques on assessment and testing are included in a separate chapter. Each chapter concludes with a summary, questions for reflection and a list of references. Included are a table of contents and an index.
The accompanying CD-ROM includes video vignettes of teachers demonstrating some of the skills described in the book.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Teaching Elementary Physical Education (Periodical). Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), Published quarterly - ISSN 1045-4853 ($92.02).
Although published by Human Kinetics, this journal indicates that it is the "independent voice of elementary and middle school physical educators." Released on a bi-monthly basis, each issue provides the latest information related to child development, teaching methods, curriculum developments, assessment and professional issues. The articles are illustrated with photographs and drawings. The list of references given for each article indicates a degree of scholarship. The advertising by Human Kinetics aside, this is an excellent journal for physical education teachers.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Win Win Tag Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Budwill, Dirk and Ducas, Vivian, illus. Sport Books Publisher (LRDC), 2000. 62 p. Order no. 6303 ($17.40 pbk.).
(CAN) In this resource, the basic long-standing tag game is taken to a new level where the fun quotient and the participation level are maximized. Several different versions of tag games are introduced. Each two-page spread contains information about set-up, equipment, guidelines and variations. A line drawing is also used to illustrate each of the games in action. This is an excellent resource for anyone who is organizing activities for large groups of children.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Games
Young Athletes (Video). (I Can Do Stuff Series). TV Ontario (MGR), 1999. 28 min. Dup. order no. V527. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G527 ($4.30 loose-leaf).
(CAN) This program illustrates the many exciting ways that physical activity can provide personal challenge and satisfaction. Each segment focuses on a different activity, and introduces the children involved. Segments feature young people who participate in mountain biking, an all-girl rodeo, dressage, kayaking, trampolining and karate.
A teacher's guide for the series is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: Career Guidance: Middle Level; Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Young Competitors (Video). (I Can Do Stuff Series). TV Ontario (MGR), 1999.
24 min. Dup. order no. V531. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G527 ($4.30 loose-leaf).
(CAN, I/M) Portraits of children participating in various competitive pursuits introduce some not typically seen, such as lacrosse and ballroom dancing. Viewers will see that competition can take place on a thinking level, as in chess, and they will observe competitive skills such as strategy, teamwork, practice and motivation. Segments also feature young people on a synchronized swim team and those meeting the challenge of participating in a triathalon. Children discover the satisfactions of healthy competition, goal-setting and achieving!
A teacher's guide for this series is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: Career Guidance: Middle Level; Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Young Explorers (Video). (I Can Do Stuff Series). TV Ontario (MGR), 1999. 27 min. Dup. order no. V532. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G527 ($4.30 loose-leaf).
(CAN) Children exhibit their aptitudes for exploration as they demonstrate teamwork and self-confidence. Activities provide an outlet for their love of the outdoors and their affinity for science, nature and adventure. Segments encourage children to chart new courses and to connect with their environment. Scenarios feature young people who demonstrate high rope challenges and elements, junior gardeners at the Royal Botanical Gardens, children involved in orienteering, a trail maintenance team that works to preserve and protect the environment, and the president of a community nature club.
A teacher's guide for the series is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Alternative Environmental Activities
Other Use: Career Guidance: Middle Level; Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9