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Active for Life: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Programs for Young Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Sanders, Stephen W. National Association for the Education of Young Children (HKB), 2002. 109 p. ISBN 1-928896-04-9 ($30.50 pbk.).
This resource will assist teachers in developing quality movement programs for young children. The programs will promote the confidence and competence children need to continue being physically active and proficient throughout childhood. The book provides an excellent combination of theory and practical suggestions. Each of the movement exercises is laid out in step-by-step fashion. Several line drawings and photographs are used throughout the book.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Kindergarten
Assessment Series (Print-Non-Fiction). National Assoc. for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), 1999-2000. Order numbers follow. ($13.00 U.S. pbk.).
Recommended titles in this series include the following:
Assessing and Improving Fitness in Elementary Physical Education |
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ISBN 0-88314-712-2 |
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Assessing Motor Skills in Elementary Physical Education |
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ISBN 0-88314-711-4 |
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Assessing Student Responsibility and Teamwork |
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ISBN 0-88314-714-9 |
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Assessment in Games Teaching |
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ISBN 0-88314-716-5 |
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Creating Rubrics for Physical Education |
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ISBN 0-88314-713-0 |
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Preservice Professional Portfolio System |
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ISBN 0-88314-715-7 |
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Standards-Based Assessment of Student Learning: A Comprehensive Approach |
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ISBN 0-88314-710-6. |
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Each of these booklets provides current, appropriate, and realistic assessment tools for physical educators. Ideas, applications, and strategies for assessing student performance are discussed along with specifics such as portfolios, journalling, and game-play recording tools. The information is short and concise and includes charts to illustrate practical examples.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; General Reference; Teacher Reference
The Best Book of Bikes (Print-Non-Fiction). Pinchuk, Amy, Holdcroft, Tina, illus. and Moon, Allan, illus. (Popular Mechanics for Kids Series). Maple Tree Press Inc. (FIR), 2003. 64 p. ISBN 1-894379-43-8 ($21.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Students will learn many interesting things about bikes as well as see how bike riding can be a lifelong fitness activity in this well-illustrated resource. Topics such as the history of bikes, the many different styles of bikes, racing, maintenance, and road rules are covered. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 5; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level
Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, George, Holt/Hale, Shirley Ann and Parker, Melissa. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2004. 736 p. ISBN 0-07-301804-X ($124.95 hdc.).
This comprehensive resource is divided into six parts. Part One provides an overview of physical education and the skill themes approach. A chapter is devoted to teaching children with special needs. Part Two focuses on the pedagogy of the skill themes approach. Part Three explains the concepts of space, effort, and relationships and presents ideas and activities for teaching them to children. Part Four is devoted to skill development in various themes. Some of these themes includes: travelling, balancing, kicking and punting, and throwing and catching. Skill themes in dance, gymnastics, and games are addressed in Part Five. Part Six focuses on the future. Icons highlighting assessment, cognitive understanding, and safety are included. This excellent teacher reference includes black-and-white photographs, charts, diagrams, and drawings. Included are a table of contents, an appendix that presents sample yearly overviews, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Games; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Teacher Reference
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Developmental Physical Education for All Children. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Gallahue, David L. and Donnelly, Frances Cleland. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 725 p. ISBN 0-7360-3388-2 ($129.95 hdc.).
This resource is written from a developmental perspective and emphasizes the need to provide activities based on each child’s developmental level rather than on chronological age or grade level. This approach delineates skills by beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Visual descriptions, teaching tips, strategies, skill and movement concepts, and guided discovery activities are provided. The author takes an eclectic approach to curriculum models in physical education, attempting to merge the more traditional activity/sport orientation to Elementary Level physical education with the newer movement education perspective. Charts, graphs, photographs, and assessment forms are included. This comprehensive resource includes a table of contents, a subject index, an activity index, and a developmental movement skills index.
The accompanying CD-ROM includes suggestions for teachers related to lesson plans and assessment.
Suggested Use: General Reference; Teacher Reference
Falcons Gold: Canada's First Olympic Hockey Heroes (Print-Fiction). Arnason, Kathleen and Pokrant, Luther, illus. Coastline Publishing (COAP), 2002. unp. ISBN 0-9689119-2-7 ($22.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Based on the Falcons’ 1920 Olympic winning, this fantastical adventure involves a young boy whose grandfather gives him a magical puck caught at the infamous game. Transcended in time, the boy meets the players and attends the Olympic hockey match. This factually based resource celebrates the history of one of Canada’s favourite pastimes. Biographical information of the uniform designer, Charlie Thorson, who is featured throughout the story, is included in an afterword.
Suggested Use: Active Living
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level
Fitnessgram/Activitygram. 3rd ed. (Kit). The Cooper Institute. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. ISBN 0-7360-5777-3 ($302.95).
Fitness testing is a key component of any health-related physical activity program. It establishes a baseline from which students can set goals and check progress. This software program is a very effective way to encourage students to participate in a healthy lifestyle with fitness as a key component. The benefit of this program is its measurement of health-related physical fitness rather than performance or skills. In addition to measurements, it will also recommend for each individual student the activity programs needed to be in the healthy fitness zone. Individualized reports can be printed to provide students with excellent feedback.
The kit includes Fitnessgram 6.0 software, an administration manual, skinfold callipers, two curl-up strips, a Pacer lap counter (audiocassette and compact disc), sample reports, a clipboard, and a wall chart.
Suggested Use: Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
JUMP2bFit: Rope Skipping Fitness & Activity Program (Kit). Kalbfleisch, Susan E. CETA Publishing (CAH), 2002. ISBN 0-9692891-5-4 ($39.95).
(CAN) This kit contains many excellent skipping ideas that will promote a positive attitude towards physical activity. The video provides demonstrations and instructional clips of routines involving single ropes, double dutch, and long ropes. In addition to the instructor’s manual and student activity guide, there is also a music compact disc and a three-metre sample speed rope. The suggested activities offer fun and exciting approaches to a healthy lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Active Living; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level
Kidnastics: A Child-Centered Approach to Teaching Gymnastics (Print-Non-Fiction). Malmberg, Eric. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 175 p. ISBN 0-7360-3394-7 ($35.50 pbk.).
By emphasizing a safe and relatively equipment-free environment, this resource provides teachers with an excellent alternative approach to teaching gymnastics. It is the joy of movement that is stressed rather than the skills of particular gymnastic moves. Rolling, jumping, balancing, vaulting, and hanging and climbing are the five movement categories that form the basis of each activity. Photographs and line drawings are used to illustrate each stage of the progression.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Movement; Teacher Reference
No Standing Around in My Gym (Print-Non-Fiction). Hughes, J. D. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 151 p. ISBN 0-7360-4179-6 ($34.95 pbk.).
This excellent resource offers lesson plans, games, and teaching tips for Elementary Level physical education. Teachers will find many practical suggestions on how to teach basic fitness concepts, movement skills, and games that emphasize creative thinking and co-operation. Each of the activities is well laid out and illustrated with line drawings, charts, and graphs. A game finder index is included.
Suggested Use: Active Living; Educational Games; Teacher Reference
Pedometer Power: 67 Lessons for K-12 (Print-Non-Fiction). Pangrazi, Robert P., Beighle, Aaron and Sidman, Cara L. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 120 p. ISBN 0-7360-4484-1 ($29.00 pbk.).
Following a general discussion about the need for physical activity, measurement, and goal setting the author provides very practical ideas on how the use of pedometers in schools can encourage physical activity. Each of the 67 activities is well laid out and illustrated. Through the use of pedometers, students from Elementary to Secondary Level grades will be able to monitor their physical activity and realize the value of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Active Living; Movement; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30;
Wellness 10
Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Thomas, Katherine T., Lee, Amelia M. and Thomas, Jerry R. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 435 p. ISBN 0-7360-4106-0 ($63.00 pbk.).
As was the first edition, this updated version of Physical Education Methods for Classroom Teachers is aimed at the nonspecialist. The resource provides many useful ideas on planning curriculum, daily activities, and assessment. The book emphasizes an individualized and student-centred approach that allows children to learn the basic skills needed to enjoy physical activity for its own sake. Over 70 ideas for games and activities are included. In addition to curriculum and teaching ideas, background information is given on equipment, safety, peer tutoring, co-operation, and managing the classroom. Black-and-white photographs and drawings supplement the text. An index and a glossary are provided.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Strategies for Inclusion (Print-Non-Fiction). Lieberman, Lauren J. and Houston-Wilson, Cathy. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 255 p. ISBN 0-7360-0324-X ($42.00 pbk.).
Offering some practical tips for physical educators, this handbook will prove very useful for teachers who have children with disabilities in their class. Myths are dispelled about teaching children with disabilities, and guidelines for appropriate inclusion are provided. The book includes units of study related to Elementary Level classrooms, sports, recreation, and fitness. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30;
Wellness 10
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Teaching Children Gymnastics. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Werner, Peter H. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. 235 p. ISBN 0-7360-4434-5 ($39.95 pbk.).
Designed for the generalist, this resource provides a basic introduction to gymnastics. It fulfills the aim of a concept-based skill development program. The material is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format. The diagrams are used to depict the various movements described. Included are a table of contents, a reference list, and suggested readings.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Teacher Reference
Teaching Physical Education. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ashworth, Sara and Mosston, Muska. Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co. (PRN), 2002. 358 p. ISBN 0-205-34093-8 ($58.36 pbk.).
This book describes effective teaching methods for a physical education teacher. It details how these methods can be used to improve the quality of one's teaching, and includes activities to complement each style. Samples of evaluation/criteria charts, lesson plans, and student task sheets further illustrate the potential for these methods in a physical education class. This excellent resource includes a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30
Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Don. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 165 p. ISBN 0-7360-4601-1 ($29.95 pbk.).
In this book, Hellison provides strategies for the development of personal and social responsibility through physical activity. He introduces five developmental levels designed to empower students to take more responsibility for their own bodies and lives, and to teach students that they have a social responsibility to be sensitive to the rights, feelings, and needs of others. Seven primary strategies are employed to put the levels into practice. Checklists, charts, and diagrams add to the text. Included are a table of contents, references, and an index.
Suggested Use: Personal/Social/Cultural; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Palmer, Heather C. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 131 p. ISBN 0-7360-4242-3 ($34.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource does an excellent job of providing step-by-step information for teachers who may be teaching this strand of physical education for the first time. Activity, music, and movement are all combined in these routines that make use of balls, hoops, and ropes in new ways. Each of the routines is well illustrated with line drawings.
Suggested Use: Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level
That's Hockey (Print-Fiction). Bouchard, David and Griffiths, Dean, illus. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (ORC), 2002. unp. ISBN 1-55143-223-4 ($19.95 hdc.).
(CAN) In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a group of children play street hockey for the pure fun of the game. Winning or losing does not matter, and the star player is a girl. The values emphasized in the book will be an excellent reinforcement for an active lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Initiative: Gender Equity
Victory at Paradise Hill (Print-Fiction). Brownridge, William Roy. Orca Book Publishers Ltd. (ORC), 2002. unp. ISBN 1-55143-219-6 ($19.95 hdc.).
(SK) Set in the prairies a generation ago, this appealing picture book follows Danny who is excluded from the local hockey team due to a crippled foot. When his older brother returns home from the NHL, events are set in motion that illustrate the lasting value of physical activity and sport.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Personal/Social/Cultural
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Z Is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet (Print-Non-Fiction). Napier, Matt and Rose, Melanie, illus. Sleeping Bear Press (FEN), 2002. unp. ISBN 1-58536-065-1 ($22.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This picture book will appeal to a wide range of students. While the alphabet is introduced via A to Z letters that represent hockey, there is also additional hockey information that will appeal to older students. This book will generate a love of reading along with a love of hockey. The illustrations portray hockey legends past and present to children playing pick-up games on outdoor rinks. This book will certainly develop positive attitudes towards physical activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
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The Best Book of Bikes (Print-Non-Fiction). Pinchuk, Amy, Holdcroft, Tina, illus. and Moon, Allan, illus. (Popular Mechanics for Kids Series). Maple Tree Press Inc. (FIR), 2003. 64 p. ISBN 1-894379-43-8 ($21.95 hdc.).
(CAN) Students will learn many interesting things about bikes as well as see how bike riding can be a lifelong fitness activity in this well-illustrated resource. Topics such as the history of bikes, the many different styles of bikes, racing, maintenance, and road rules are covered. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Outdoor Pursuits; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level
Fitnessgram/Activitygram. 3rd ed. (Kit). The Cooper Institute. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. ISBN 0-7360-5777-3 ($302.95).
Fitness testing is a key component of any health-related physical activity program. It establishes a baseline from which students can set goals and check progress. This software program is a very effective way to encourage students to participate in a healthy lifestyle with fitness as a key component. The benefit of this program is its measurement of health-related physical fitness rather than performance or skills. In addition to measurements, it will also recommend for each individual student the activity programs needed to be in the healthy fitness zone. Individualized reports can be printed to provide students with excellent feedback.
The kit includes Fitnessgram 6.0 software, an administration manual, skinfold callipers, two curl-up strips, a Pacer lap counter (audiocassette and compact disc), sample reports, a clipboard, and a wall chart.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Inclusion Through Sports (Print-Non-Fiction). Davis, Ronald W. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 221 p. ISBN 0-7360-3439-0 ($43.50 pbk.).
In the not-too-distant past, sport and physical education was often an area where people with disabilities were excluded. Today, not only have the barriers being broken down, but students without disabilities are eager to participate in activities aimed at students with disabilities. Physical education is now an arena to encourage inclusion for all students. This resource offers many practical activities on how this can be achieved. Whether it is sitting volleyball, wheelchair soccer, or goalball for the blind, all students participate at the same level. The suggested activities are well laid out and illustrated. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
JUMP2bFit: Rope Skipping Fitness & Activity Program (Kit). Kalbfleisch, Susan E. CETA Publishing (CAH), 2002. ISBN 0-9692891-5-4 ($39.95).
(CAN) This kit contains many excellent skipping ideas that will promote a positive attitude towards physical activity. The video provides demonstrations and instructional clips of routines involving single ropes, double dutch, and long ropes. In addition to the instructor’s manual and student activity guide, there is also a music compact disc and a three-metre sample speed rope. The suggested activities offer fun and exciting approaches to a healthy lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level
Pedometer Power: 67 Lessons for K-12 (Print-Non-Fiction). Pangrazi, Robert P., Beighle, Aaron and Sidman, Cara L. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 120 p. ISBN 0-7360-4484-1 ($29.00 pbk.).
Following a general discussion about the need for physical activity, measurement, and goal setting the author provides very practical ideas on how the use of pedometers in schools can encourage physical activity. Each of the 67 activities is well laid out and illustrated. Through the use of pedometers students from Elementary to Secondary Level grades will be able to monitor their physical activity and realize the value of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30;
Wellness 10
Performance-Based Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Lund, Jacalyn Lea and Kirk, Mary Fortman. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 236 p. ISBN 0-7360-3270-3 ($43.50 pbk.).
Whether it is rubrics, portfolios, or open-response questions, teachers will find many practical ideas on assessment techniques for use in physical education classes. Background is given on the benefits of continuous performance-based assessment, how to implement this form of assessment, and effective grading practices. Line drawings illustrate many of the examples. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Sport First Aid. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Flegel, Melinda J. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. 312 p. ISBN 0-7360-3786-1 ($44.95 pbk.).
Designed for physical education coaches and teachers, this resource contains information about basic sport first aid skills. Several chapters further explain the first aid procedures for specific injuries. Diagrams are used to illustrate these injuries and explain procedures for teachers to follow. This helpful resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Health Education: Middle Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Strategies for Inclusion (Print-Non-Fiction). Lieberman, Lauren J. and Houston-Wilson, Cathy. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 255 p. ISBN 0-7360-0324-X ($42.00 pbk.).
Offering some practical tips for physical educators, this handbook will prove very useful for teachers who have children with disabilities in their class. Myths are dispelled about teaching children with disabilities, and guidelines for appropriate inclusion are provided. The book includes units of study related to Elementary Level classrooms, sports, recreation, and fitness. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30;
Wellness 10
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Stretch Plan: For Everyday Health, Fitness and Sport (Print-Non-Fiction). Gallagher-Mundy, Chrissie. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 2003. 128 p. ISBN 1-55297-790-0 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Stretching, along with strength and cardio training, is given equal importance as a main component of physical fitness and activity. All too often, stretching is the forgotten element as people set out on their fitness routine. In this resource, colour photographs are used to illustrate the stretch routines that should be used before and after many different activities. Whether it is stretching for relaxation or stretching for sports such as running, walking, swimming, or cycling the instructions are practical and easy to follow. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Teaching Physical Education. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ashworth, Sara and Mosston, Muska. Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co. (PRN), 2002. 358 p. ISBN 0-205-34093-8 ($58.36 pbk.).
This book describes effective teaching methods for a physical education teacher. It details how these methods can be used to improve the quality of one's teaching, and includes activities to complement each style. Samples of evaluation/criteria charts, lesson plans, and student task sheets further illustrate the potential for these methods in a physical education class. This excellent resource includes a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Psychology 20/30
Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Don. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 165 p. ISBN 0-7360-4601-1 ($29.95 pbk.).
In this book, Hellison provides strategies for the development of personal and social responsibility through physical activity. He introduces five developmental levels designed to empower students to take more responsibility for their own bodies and lives, and to teach students that they have a social responsibility to be sensitive to the rights, feelings, and needs of others. Seven primary strategies are employed to put the levels into practice. Checklists, charts, and diagrams add to the text. Included are a table of contents, references, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30;
Wellness 10
Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Palmer, Heather C. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 131 p. ISBN 0-7360-4242-3 ($34.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This resource does an excellent job of providing step-by-step information for teachers who may be teaching this strand of physical education for the first time. Activity, music, and movement are all combined in these routines that make use of balls, hoops, and ropes in new ways. Each of the routines is well illustrated with line drawings.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Rhythmics/Dance; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level
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Fitnessgram/Activitygram. 3rd ed. (Kit). The Cooper Institute. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. ISBN 0-7360-5777-3 ($302.95).
Fitness testing is a key component of any health-related physical activity program. It establishes a baseline from which students can set goals and check progress. This software program is a very effective way to encourage students to participate in a healthy lifestyle with fitness as a key component. The benefit of this program is its measurement of health-related physical fitness rather than performance or skills. In addition to measurements, it will also recommend for each individual student the activity programs needed to be in the healthy fitness zone. Individualized reports can be printed to provide students with excellent feedback.
The kit includes Fitnessgram 6.0 software, an administration manual, skinfold callipers, two curl-up strips, a Pacer lap counter (audiocassette and compact disc), sample reports, a clipboard, and a wall chart.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Inclusion Through Sports (Print-Non-Fiction). Davis, Ronald W. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 221 p. ISBN 0-7360-3439-0 ($43.50 pbk.).
In the not-too-distant past, sport and physical education was often an area where people with disabilities were excluded. Today, not only have the barriers being broken down, but students without disabilities are eager to participate in activities aimed at students with disabilities. Physical education is now an arena to encourage inclusion for all students. This resource offers many practical activities on how this can be achieved. Whether it is sitting volleyball, wheelchair soccer, or goalball for the blind, all students participate at the same level. The suggested activities are well laid out and illustrated. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Pedometer Power: 67 Lessons for K-12 (Print-Non-Fiction). Pangrazi, Robert P., Beighle, Aaron and Sidman, Cara L. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 120 p. ISBN 0-7360-4484-1 ($29.00 pbk.).
Following a general discussion about the need for physical activity, measurement, and goal setting the author provides very practical ideas on how the use of pedometers in schools can encourage physical activity. Each of the 67 activities is well laid out and illustrated. Through the use of pedometers students from Elementary to Secondary Level grades will be able to monitor their physical activity and realize the value of maintaining an active lifestyle.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Performance-Based Assessment for Middle and High School Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Lund, Jacalyn Lea and Kirk, Mary Fortman. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 236 p. ISBN 0-7360-3270-3 ($43.50 pbk.).
Whether it is rubrics, portfolios, or open-response questions, teachers will find many practical ideas on assessment techniques for use in physical education classes. Background is given on the benefits of continuous performance-based assessment, how to implement this form of assessment, and effective grading practices. Line drawings illustrate many of the examples. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level
Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Zakrajsek, Dorothy B., Carnes, Lois A. and Pettigrew, Frank E., Jr. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 691 p. ISBN 0-7360-4485-X ($67.50 pbk.).
With over 500 physical education activities and 200 lesson plans, this resource provides a wealth of information for physical education teachers at the Secondary Level. While some of the activities and lessons relate to fitness, the majority of the book provides lesson ideas related to specific sports such as basketball, line dancing, golf, orienteering, ultimate frisbee, and bowling. The layout is very teacher friendly, and line drawings are used to illustrate the key points.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference
Sport First Aid. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Flegel, Melinda J. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. 312 p. ISBN 0-7360-3786-1 ($44.95 pbk.).
Designed for physical education coaches and teachers, this resource contains information about basic sport first aid skills. Several chapters further explain the first aid procedures for specific injuries. Diagrams are used to illustrate these injuries and explain procedures for teachers to follow. This helpful resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Health Education: Middle Level; Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Strategies for Inclusion (Print-Non-Fiction). Lieberman, Lauren J. and Houston-Wilson, Cathy. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 255 p. ISBN 0-7360-0324-X ($42.00 pbk.).
Offering some practical tips for physical educators, this handbook will prove very useful for teachers who have children with disabilities in their class. Myths are dispelled about teaching children with disabilities, and guidelines for appropriate inclusion are provided. The book includes units of study related to Elementary Level classrooms, sports, recreation, and fitness. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Initiative: Abilities Awareness
Stretch Plan: For Everyday Health, Fitness and Sport (Print-Non-Fiction). Gallagher-Mundy, Chrissie. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 2003. 128 p. ISBN 1-55297-790-0 ($19.95 pbk.).
(CAN) Stretching, along with strength and cardio training, is given equal importance as a main component of physical fitness and activity. All too often, stretching is the forgotten element as people set out on their fitness routine. In this resource, colour photographs are used to illustrate the stretch routines that should be used before and after many different activities. Whether it is stretching for relaxation or stretching for sports such as running, walking, swimming, or cycling the instructions are practical and easy to follow. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
Teaching Physical Education. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ashworth, Sara and Mosston, Muska. Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co. (PRN), 2002. 358 p. ISBN 0-205-34093-8 ($58.36 pbk.).
This book describes effective teaching methods for a physical education teacher. It details how these methods can be used to improve the quality of one's teaching, and includes activities to complement each style. Samples of evaluation/criteria charts, lesson plans, and student task sheets further illustrate the potential for these methods in a physical education class. This excellent resource includes a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Middle Level
Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Don. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2003. 165 p. ISBN 0-7360-4601-1 ($29.95 pbk.).
In this book, Hellison provides strategies for the development of personal and social responsibility through physical activity. He introduces five developmental levels designed to empower students to take more responsibility for their own bodies and lives, and to teach students that they have a social responsibility to be sensitive to the rights, feelings, and needs of others. Seven primary strategies are employed to put the levels into practice. Checklists, charts, and diagrams add to the text. Included are a table of contents, references, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education: Middle Level; Wellness 10
The Weight of the World (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2003. 51 min. Order no. C9103 117 ($49.95).
(CAN) Obesity is regarded as the world's first people-produced epidemic. How we got to this state and what can be done about it are the key themes of this excellent documentary. While changing individual eating and exercise patterns are important, it is also necessary to change public policies and attitudes. The relationships between diet, active lifestyles, community planning, and a sustainable environment are shown in a lively and interesting format.
Suggested Use: Grade 11; Grade 12; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20; Wellness 10