The following list of resources is intended to provide suggestions for teachers in choosing appropriate resources to support the new Physical Education 1-5 curriculum. It is not a definitive list, nor is it inclusive of all the resources that teachers may need. These resources as well as others, will be contained in a more extensive bibliography to be distributed in late spring of 1998. The titles are available from the Learning Resources Distribution Centre (LRDC), formerly known as the Book Bureau or from Media Group (MGR). Prices listed are subject to change. Please see the distributor directory that follows this list for the addresses.
Titles and Descriptions
Awesome Upper Grade Action Units: A Practical Physical Education Book for Upper Grade Teachers and Physical Education Teachers (Print-Non-Fiction). Carnes, Cliff. Can-Ed Media Ltd. (LRDC), 1995. 218 p.
Order no. 8329 ($46.55 pbk.).
Developed for the generalist, this resource includes warm-up, fitness, and cool-down activities. The many activities are designed to encourage participation by all students. Included are several multidisciplinary units which reinforce math, health, and language arts through physical activity. Simplistic diagrams will help the teacher understand the many one-page activities. Included are a table of contents and a brief bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Movement; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
The Canadian Active Living Challenge Program 1 (Print-Non-Fiction). (Active Living Series). Canadian Association for Health, Physical (LRDC), 1993. unp. Order no. 8622 ($34.35 binder).
(CAN) The theme for this resource is "Involvement and Fun in Physical Activity." This program is designed to help participants: engage in physical activity on a daily basis, enjoy taking part in a variety of activities, develop an appreciation for the joy of effort, experience personal success, and recognize and accept individual differences. The program includes two components: "Doing" and "Thinking & Knowing." The "Doing" component makes use of a gameboard to motivate participants to take part in physical activity. The emphasis is on personal progress. The "Thinking & Knowing" component includes group and individual activities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Teacher Reference; Active Living
The Canadian Active Living Challenge Program 2 (Print-Non-Fiction). (Active Living Series). Canadian Association for Health, Physical (LRDC), 1993. unp. Order no. 8623 ($34.35 binder).
(CAN) The theme for this resource is "Expanding Physical Activity Opportunities." This program is designed to help participants: enjoy taking part in chosen physical activities, commit to participation in selected activities over a period of time, develop positive attitudes toward physical activity, understand the basic components of fitness and an active lifestyle, and develop an awareness of the contribution of various physical activities to fitness and well-being. The program includes two components: "Doing" and "Thinking & Knowing." The "Doing" component makes use of a passport to motivate participants to take part in physical activity. The "Thinking & Knowing" component includes group and individual activities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Children & Movement: Physical Education in the Elementary School. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Murray, Nancy and Wall, Jennifer. Wm C Brown Publishers (LRDC), 1994. 463 p. Order no. 8624 ($57.90 pbk.).
This manual focuses on three activity areas: dance, games, and gymnastics. The manual provides the following:
This resource includes various charts, tables, and photographs. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; ; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement
Children & Movement: Physical Education in the Elementary School: Lesson Plans for Dance, Games, and Gymnastics. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Wall, Jennifer and Murray, Nancy. Wm C Brown Publishers (LRDC), 1994. 194 p. Order no. 8626 ($22.25 pbk.).
This book of lesson plans is an extension of Children and Movement. A series of 35 lessons for the activity areas of dance, games, and gymnastics is provided. These consist of five 20-minute lessons for students at the kindergarten level, ten 30-minute lessons for Grades 1 and 2, ten 30-minute lessons for Grades 3 and 4, and ten 40-minute lessons for Grades 5 and 6. Each lesson has three parts: introduction, movement development, and culmination. Each part consists of movement tasks and organizing tasks as discussed in Children and Movement.
This book includes a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Educational Games
Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, George, Holt/Hale, Shirley Ann and Parker, Melissa. Mayfield Publishing (LRDC), 1993. 553 p. Order no. 8627 ($96.35 hdc.).
This comprehensive resource is divided into six parts. Part One provides an overview of physical education and the skill themes approach. 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 ten different themes. Some of these themes include: travelling, balancing, kicking and punting, and throwing and catching. Games, dance, and gymnastics are described in Part Five. Part Six focuses on the future. Each chapter ends with a summary and reading comprehension questions, and the skill themes chapters feature assessment guides. This excellent teacher reference includes black and white photographs, charts, diagrams, and drawings. Included are a table of contents, an appendix that presents four sample yearly overviews, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement
Conditioning (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 27 min. Dup. order no. V976.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to show how to use gymnastic equipment to develop physical fitness. Exercises for the wrist and forearm, elbow, shoulder, trunk and hip, knee, and ankle are demonstrated. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
Developmental Physical Education for Today's Children. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Gallahue, David L. Wm C Brown Publishers (LRDC), 1995. 616 p. Order no. 8628 ($69.45 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 school 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.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Individual and Dual Activities
Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children. 12th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Pangrazi, Robert P. Appleton & Lange (LRDC), 1997. 778 p. Order no. 8629 ($69.85 pbk.).
The dual approach of offering sound instructional methodology and skill development activities is the focus of this comprehensive resource. The chapter on movement themes fits Saskatchewan’s philosophy on physical education. Students learn about movement and how to move. In the activities and sports chapters, the activities are written in sequence of easy to most difficult. The activities are listed by developmental levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced so teachers can better select activities that are appropriate for the maturity of students. Charts, diagrams, and coloured photographs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, a general index, and an activities index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Equipment (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 36 min. Dup. order no. V969.
(SK) Keith Russell provides information regarding the selection, storage, transport, and care of various gymnastic equipment. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
Experiences in Movement With Music, Activities, and Theory (Print-Non-Fiction). Pica, Rae. Delmar Publications (LRDC), 1995. 356 p. Order no. 8330 ($45.60 pbk.).
This comprehensive resource offers information on both the theory and practice of movement education for the pre-school and young school age child. It focuses on concept-based skill development. Several of the movement patterns are discussed and sample activities are included. The movement patterns and their variations will later be used in dance, sports, games, and gymnastics. Black and white photographs and diagrams enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, glossary, and index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Teacher Reference; Educational Gymnastics; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement
Fitness Education for Children: A Team Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Virgilio, Stephen J. Human Kinetics-Canada (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; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
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.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement
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 kit 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.
Suggested Use: Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural
Goals and Strategies for Teaching Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Donald R. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1985. 175 p. Order no. 8631 ($31.40 pbk.).
This book addresses personal and social development—a large category of loosely connected concepts such as self-esteem, motivation, cooperation, and sportsmanship that has often been referred to as the affective domain. Hellison 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. The five levels—irresponsibility, self-control, involvement, self-responsibility, and caring provide a loose framework for the physical education program. Five interactive strategies are employed to help students move from one level to the next. Included in this book are numerous black and white photographs, charts, and diagrams. Also included are a table of contents, a list of references, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Personal/Social/Cultural
Health-Related Fitness Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Hopper, Chris, Fisher, Bruce and Munoz, Kathy D. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1997. 114-146 p. Order numbers follow. ($31.40 pbk.).
Each book in this series provides the generalist with 45 grade-specific lessons that combine physical activity, health, and fitness. The first section in the book deals with lessons on cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and nutrition. The second section explains the various elements needed to teach each lesson. The numerous diagrams and charts help to make these appealing resources. A cross-curricular component is incorporated into many of the lessons. Included in each book are a table of contents and an index.
Titles in this series include:
Health-Related Fitness for Grades 1 and 2 Order no. 8332
Health-Related Fitness for Grades 3 and 4, Order no. 8333
Health-Related Fitness for Grades 5 and 6, Order no. 8334.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference; Active Living
Inclusive Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Kasser, Susan L. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1995. 111 p. Order no. 8335 ($26.20 pbk.).
In an easy-to-follow, no-frills approach, this practical resource shows you how to adapt games so that every child of every ability level can participate. The useful "Game Finder" at the beginning of the book categorizes the games/skills into level of difficulty, skills required, and number of players needed. Teachers will welcome this resource as they strive to provide a program to meet the optimal level for all students. The diagrams and photographs provide further clarification. Included are a table of contents and a glossary of movements and positions.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Innovative Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Lichtman, Brenda. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1993. 133 p. Order no. 8336 ($27.90 pbk.).
By changing the rules, using different equipment, and combining two or three sports into one, the author has provided the reader with ideas for new and innovative games. The 35 games are intended for students in Grade 6 and up but can be adapted for younger students. A section is included that identifies six principles on which innovative games can be developed. By studying these principles, teachers and students will be able to create their own games. Included are a table of contents, list of references, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Introduction (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 45 min. Dup. order no. V968.
(SK) Keith Russell introduces the following movement patterns: landings, statics, swing, spring, and rotation. He also discusses related teaching methodologies. This program includes a general description of the various videotapes in this series. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9; Physical Education 20, 30
Kids Outdoors: Skills and Knowledge for Outdoor Adventurers (Print-Non-Fiction). Logue, Victoria, Carroll, Mark and Logue, Frank. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1996. 139 p. Order no. 8337 ($19.50 pbk.).
This practical handbook deals with various aspects of outdoor education focusing on information for the young hiker and camper. Packed full of diagrams, related activities and projects, this resource will provide great support for the active living perspective of the curriculum. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Landings (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 28 min. Dup. order no. V971.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to demonstrate the correct technique of landings on the feet, landings on the hands, landings while rotating (shoulder rolls), and landings flat on the back. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Methodology (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 40 min. Dup. order no. V970.
(SK) Keith Russell uses students to demonstrate teaching methods appropriate to the area of educational gymnastics. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
More Team Building Challenges (Print-Non-Fiction). Glover, Donald R. and Midura, Daniel W. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1995. 103 p. Order no. 8338 ($24.40 pbk.).
This is a follow-up to the popular Team Building Through Physical Challenges resource. The 37 activities described in the book encourage students to use teamwork, problem solving, listening, and leadership skills to achieve success. Challenges are introduced at three levels: introductory, intermediate, and advanced. Diagrams help to explain the setup and equipment needed for each challenge. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Moving and Learning: The Elementary School Physical Education Experience. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Nichols, Beverly. Mosby-Yearbook (LRDC), 1994. 705 p. Order no. 8632 ($74.75 hdc.).
This inclusive resource is aimed at teachers in the field as well as students studying elementary school physical education. The activities presented are based on four developmental levels rather than grade levels. Each developmental level includes expectations for motor, social development, cognitive, and health-related physical fitness. A strong aspect of this resource is the concept maps that identify the movement content. The activities are matched with the concepts, as well as learning process, to help teachers select appropriate activities for their classes. Charts indicate concepts related to body, space, effort, and relationships for each of the major activity areas that include games, rhythmics/dance, and gymnastics. Numerous black and white photographs and charts are interspersed throughout this resource. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Moving to Inclusion: Active Living Through Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Health Canada (LRDC), n.d. unp. Order no. 6786 ($27.65 binder).
(CAN) This introduction to inclusion of students with disabilities consists of nine manuals, each dealing with a specific area of disability. The manuals are designed to help teachers include students with disabilities in as many activities as possible through identification of concerns and their appropriate solutions. The booklets provide useful information on lesson planning. Titles of the manuals are: An Introduction, The Student With an Amputation, Skiing for the Student With a Disability, The Student With Multiple Disabilities, The Student With Cerebral Palsy, The Student With a Visual Impairment, The Student Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, The Student With an Intellectual Disability, and The Student Who Uses a Wheelchair.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Active
Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
On the Move: Lesson Plans to Accompany Children Moving (Print-Non-Fiction). Holt/Hale, Shirley Ann. Mayfield Publishing (LRDC), 1993. 235 p. Order no. 8625 ($34.90 pbk.).
The skills in this manual correspond to the skill themes in Children Moving. The first ten lesson plans are designed to develop the children’s movement vocabulary and their understanding of the movement concepts related to space, effort, and relationships. In the next 13 lessons children are introduced to various movement skills: kicking, dribbling, rolling, jumping and landing, and balancing. These introduction-to-skill lessons are designed to introduce children at the beginner level to the skills. Through the next series of lessons the skill is expanded, moving from an individual, stationary performance of the skill to execution of the skill in dynamic, multivariable situations. In addition to the movement skills development tasks, refinement cues, extension, and application/challenge tasks are written for each lesson. This manual includes charts, diagrams, and a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Educational Games
Physical Activity Ideas for Action: Elementary Level (Print-Non-Fiction). Allen, Lynn, ed. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1996. 131 p. Order no. 8339 ($27.90 pbk.).
This resource provides ready-to-use fitness ideas from teachers across the United States. Designed for the new or experienced teacher, these creative programs for promoting fitness include interdisciplinary, testing, and special event ideas. The book contains many useful charts, graphs, and diagrams. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Educational Games
Physical Education for Elementary School Children. 9th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Fishburne, Graham J and Kirchner, Glenn. Wm C Brown Publishers (LRDC), 1995. 620 p. Order no. 8640 ($74.75 hdc.).
One of the main strengths of this comprehensive resource is the way discussion of the skills and movement concepts of body, space, effort, and relationships have been integrated into every dance, game, and gymnastics activity. This integration allows the teacher to choose and emphasize structured skills, movement concepts, or both, according to the developmental level, interest, and background of the students in each class. One part of the resource deals specifically with the process of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Separate resource sections for game, dance, and gymnastics activities are contained in the last three parts of the book. Charts, graphs, diagrams, and black and white photographs are found throughout the resource. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Indexes of games, dance, and gymnastics activities are listed.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Donald R. and Templin, Thomas J. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1991. 193 p. Order no. 8641 ($52.35 hdc.).
In this resource, teachers are challenged to answer two key questions about their physical education program: What’s worth doing? and Is what I’m doing working? When teachers become aware of their primary orientation to teaching physical education, they will be able to plan a more effective program. The orientations presented are reflected in the Saskatchewan physical education program. The teaching strategies presented relate to five different curriculum models: teaching motor skills, teaching games, teaching fitness, teaching concepts, and personal and social development. Included in this scholarly resource are a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Rhythmic Activities and Dance (Print-Non-Fiction). Bennett, John Price and Riemer, Pamela Coughenour. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1995. 176 p. Order no. 8633 ($34.90 pbk.).
This book focuses on the guidelines for planning, organizing, and teaching a rhythmic activities and dance program. Developmental levels of beginner, intermediate, and advanced are emphasized. Sample unit plans and lesson plans are included. More than 190 activities each of which focuses on a specific type of dance or rhythmic activity are described. Some examples include: rhythmic games and movements, line dances, square dances, folk dances, and rhythmic aerobics. Numerous diagrams are included to help explain movement patterns. Included are a table of contents and a list of suggested resources.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement
Rotation (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 27 min. Dup. order no. V975.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to demonstrate rotations around the body’s three axes: the longitudinal axis, the anterior-posterior (medial) axis, and the lateral (transverse) axis. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
The Second Cooperative Sports & Games Book (Print-Non-Fiction). Orlick, Terry. Pantheon Books (LRDC), 1982. 267 p. Order no. 8340 ($29.15 pbk.).
(I/M) Author, Terry Orlick, has included over 200 games from around the world in this useful resource. With little equipment, and a lot of cooperation, students are given the opportunity to take the competition out of games and just have loads of fun. Although dated, this resource provides teachers with many good ideas for cooperative games for players of all ages and abilities. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Personal/Social/Cultural; Educational Games
Spring (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 33 min. Dup. order no. V974.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to demonstrate a variety of activities that involve springing from the arms and from the legs. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Statics (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 38 min. Dup. order no. V972.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to demonstrate static positions consisting of supports, hangs, and balances. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Swing (Video). (Gymnastics Series). Media House Productions (MGR), 1980. 35 min. Dup. order no. V973.
(SK) Keith Russell works with students to demonstrate swings from supports and from hangs. Also shown are different ways to improvise equipment so that it can be used to perform swings. This video is available for duplication from Media Group for $1.00 plus the cost of the videotape.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Movement
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Teaching Children Dance: Becoming a Master Teacher (Print-Non-Fiction). Purcell, Theresa M. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1994. 126 p. Order no. 8493 ($52.35 pbk.).
This comprehensive resource provides a theoretical background to the importance of dance in a physical education program. Part I addresses why the author believes that content is important for children to learn and it describes the many elements of teaching developmentally appropriate dance. Part II includes four chapters of practical, ready-to-use learning experiences in dance for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. This resource is a good support for the Saskatchewan curriculum as it addresses the movement variables of body, effort, space, and relationship. Many of the learning experiences lesson plans include a noteworthy "Teachable Moments" section. The several charts, and black and white diagrams enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, references, and a list of suggested readings.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Active Living; Movement; Personal/Social/Cultural
Teaching Children Games: Becoming a Master Teacher (Print-Non-Fiction). Belka, David E. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1994. 131 p. Order no. 8634 ($52.35 pbk.).
This book provides an analysis of games, a rationale and model for games instruction, and assessment ideas. The beginning chapters focus on the purpose of various types of games, sequencing strategy instruction, special considerations in different teaching situations, types of games, and criteria for selecting and developing games. Finally, examples from each of the game categories are presented plus suggestions for implementation. For each game, prerequisites, objectives, equipment, and playing area are described. The black and white diagrams and charts add to the text. Included are a table of contents, a list of references, and suggested readings.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Movement; Educational Games
Teaching Children Gymnastics: Becoming a Master Teacher (Print-Non-Fiction). Werner, Peter H. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1994. 145 p. Order no. 8341 ($26.20 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; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Movement; Individual and Dual Activities
Teaching Children Movement Concepts and Skills: Becoming a Master Teacher (Print-Non-Fiction). Buschner, Craig A. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1994. 139 p. Order no. 8635 ($52.35 pbk.).
Part I of this book explains the rationale, context, and strategies for teaching and assessing movement concepts and motor skills. In Part II, learning experiences for Grades 1 to 5 are divided into four categories: body and space awareness, effort and relationships, locomotor and nonlocomotor, and manipulative. From each learning experience, two or three lessons can be developed. Each learning experience includes a "Look For" section that gives key points to help the children refine their movement skills, a section entitled "How Can I Change This?" where suggestions are provided for extending the learning experiences, and "Teachable Moments"— those perfect opportunities either during or after a lesson to discuss how a cognitive or affective concept is related to what has occurred in the learning experience. The black and white diagrams and charts enhance the text. Included are a table of contents, references, and suggested readings.
Suggested Use: Educational Gymnastics; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Rhythmics/Dance; Movement; Alternative Environment Activities; Educational Games; Individual and Dual Activities
Teaching Children Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher (Print-Non-Fiction). Graham, George. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1992. 178 p. Order no. 8636 ($38.40 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. Each chapter concludes with a summary, questions for reflection, and a list of references. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Teaching for Outcomes in Elementary Physical Education: A Guide for Curriculum and Assessment (Print-Non-Fiction). Hopple, Christine. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1995. 223 p. Order no. 14370 ($48.85 hdc.).
This book provides teachers with guidelines for the planning, instruction, and assessment of an outcomes-related curriculum. The strength of this resource lies in the evaluation techniques presented. Performance and portfolio tasks are used to assess what students have learned about the concepts and skills. Rubric clues criteria are used for developing scoring rubrics for each performance and portfolio task. Assessment tasks and curriculum ideas are presented on the following skills or concepts: movement concepts, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills, manipulative skills, and fitness. The book is visually appealing with coloured headings. The appendix contains two sample grade-specific unit outcomes for selected physical education themes. This book includes a table of contents, a list of references, and suggested readings.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Active Living; Educational Games; Educational Gymnastics; Movement;
Teaching Physical Education. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Ashworth, Sara and Mosston, Muska. Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc (LRDC), 1994. 268 p. Order no. 6816 ($57.75 pbk.).
This comprehensive book describes what it terms "the spectrum of teaching styles." The spectrum identifies each style by delineating the decisions that are made by the teacher and those that are made by the learner. Teaching styles range from direct, teacher-centred approaches to those that are more indirect and student-centred. The book details how these styles 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 styles in a physical education class. This resource includes a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9
Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity (Print-Non-Fiction). Hellison, Don R. Human Kinetics-Canada (LRDC), 1995. 104 p. Order no. 8638 ($29.70 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 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Personal/Social/Cultural
Up Down All Around: Gymnastics Lesson Plans (Print-Non-Fiction). Russell, Keith. Ruschkin Publishing (LRDC), 1994. unp. Complete Set - Series A, B, and C - Order no. 8639 ($87.40 pbk.).
(SK) This excellent gymnastic series is in line with the movement patterns described in the Saskatchewan curriculum. It focuses on the six basic patterns: landings, statics, locomotions, rotations, swing, and spring. It clearly shows how to use movement variables to enhance, extend, and create challenges. Each series consists of 20 illustrated lesson plans. Each lesson is divided into five sections: "Activation," "Directed Learning," "Exploratory Learning," "Repetition & Reinforcement," and "Lesson Expander."
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Teacher Reference; Educational Gymnastics; Movement
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