Titles and Descriptions

Assessing Sports Skills (Print-Non-Fiction). Strond, Bradford and Rolayne Wilson. Human Kinetics (LRDC), 1993. 165 p. Order no. 6763 ($36.05 pbk.)

This text is designed to help the teacher with sports skills assessment. It is emphasised that the tests are for assessment, not evaluation. While primarily focused on psychomotor skills, there are also assessments relating to behaviour and overall development. Content applies to a wide variety of sports and student ages. Table of contents, bibliography, index.

Basic Apparatus Technique Manual for Rhythmic Gymnastics (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastic Federation (LRDC), 1991. 50 p. Order no. 6814 ($30.00 binder)

This binder provides the teacher with 4 sections: Lesson Plans, Warm-ups, Games and Music. The activities relate to the body and use of rions, balls, rope, hoops and sticks. Excellent for teachers with little background in gymnastics.

Basic Skills Series (Print-Non-Fiction). CAHPER (LRDC), 1979-1989. 32-38 p.

These manuals will help specialists and non-specialists in developing activities that support concept-based skill development. These are excellent resources. Titles from this series that are annotated elsewhere in this bibliography are:

The Best of Practical Pointers (Print-Non-Fiction). The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LRDC), 1989. Order no. 6787 ($25.00 pbk.)

Various authors give "pointers" for the areas of fitness, movement fundamentals, dance, adapted aquatics and the organization and administration of activity programs for students with severe and profound multiple disabilities. This material is also useful for students without disabilities. Classroom applicability of this material ranges from kindergarten to grade 12. Table of contents, bibliography.

Fitness for Life: An Individualized Approach. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Allsen, Philip E., Joyce M. Harrison and Barbara Vance. Wm. C. Brown (LRDC), 1989. 234 p. Order no. 1110 ($32.05 pbk.)

A step-by-step program is provided to help individuals determine their fitness level and to help them set up a personal fitness program. All components of fitness are explained in detail. Table of contents, glossary, bibliography and index.

Floor Hockey-Type Games (Print-Non-Fiction). (Basic Skills Series). CAHPER (LRDC), 1978. 36 p. Order no. 6820 ($13.00 coil-bound)

This manual begins by offering teachers ideas to consider before teaching floor hockey, and then illustrates the development of various lesson plans that include introductory activities, specific skill development, and various games using floor-hockey skills.

Gymnastics Series (Video). SaskMedia (MHP), 1980. 35-45 min each.

Keith Russell, National Gymnastics Coach, hosts this series of videos that highlight the major aspects of gymnastics, as well as the methodology involved. Titles in the series include:

Conditioning Dup. order no. V976

This program demonstrates physical conditioning and fitness with gymnastic equipment using the wrist and forearm, elbow, shoulder, trunk and hip, knee, ankle, and general endurance.

Equipment Dup. order no. V969

Mr. Keith Russell, National Gymnastic Coach, gives an insight on the various types of gymnastic equipment including: cost preference, storage, transport, and care of the equipment.

Introduction Dup. order no. V968

This program offers an overview and introduction into landings, statics, swing, spring, rotation and teaching methodologies. It also gives a general description of the ten programs in the series.

Landings Dup. order no. V971

The host demonstrates the proper technique of landings to prevent injuries. This program deals with the following types of landings: on the legs; on the arms; rotating forward and backward; and, flat on the back.

Methodology Dup. order no. V970

This program introduces teaching methodologies in the area of gymnastics. It deals with different methods of teaching and different ways of using gymnastic equipment.

Modern Rhythmic Dup. order no. V977

Gymnastics.

Physical Education Consultant, Marta Kroupa, demonstrates the basic skills of modern rhythmic gymnastics, using small apparatus such as balls, hoops, rions, ropes, and scarves or just free body movement.

Rotation Dup. order no. V975

The host demonstrates three different kinds of rotation around the transverse axis, longitudinal axis, and the medial axis.

Spring Dup. order no. V974

The host demonstrates the dominant movement patterns of spring using the legs and arms.

Statics Dup. order no. V972

This program demonstrates non-movement static positions broken down into four different areas: posture and body position, support, hangs, and balances.

Swing Dup. order no. V973

The host demonstrates the swing movement without using gymnastic equipment and looks at different ways to swing with gymnastic equipment. The program also illustrates other ways to improvise equipment on which to swing.

Handbook of American Indian Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Macfarlan, Allen and Paulette Macfarlan. Dover (LRDC), 1958. 284 p. Order no. 6788 ($9.80 pbk.)

The authors have provided an outline of 150 games from various First Nations cultures. These aboriginal games could be used to introduce lessons intended to teach movement patterns. The introduction, however, oversimplifies aspects of First Nations peoples and some stereotypical terms such as "braves" are used. Table of contents, index.

Individualizing Physical Education. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction) Zakrajsek, Dorothy and Lois A. Carnes. Human Kinetics (LRDC), 1986. 251 p. Order no. 6282 ($39.05 pbk.)

This is a guide to teaching common sports and activities in upper elementary through secondary levels. Task applications are given for pedagogical and organizational strategies. Supervised task programming, a strategy for individualizing activities and application models for task learning experiences, is explained. Table of contents, bibliography.

Moving to Inclusion (Print-Non-Fiction). Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (LRDC), 1993. Order no. 6786 ($17.50 binder)

Including a comprehensive introduction, this resource consists of nine manuals, each dealing with a specific area of disability. Each manual aims to help teachers include students with disabilities in as many activities as possible by identifying concerns and ways to overcome them. It helps develop positive attitudes in both teachers and students, as well as providing useful information on lesson planning. Manuals include: Introduction; Multiple Disabilities;

Cerebral Palsy; Amputation; Visual Impairment; Intellectual Disability; Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Skiing and Wheelchair.

Orienteering: Skills and Strategies (Print-Non-Fiction). Lowry, Ron and Ken Sidney. Orienteering Ontario (LRDC), 1987. 126 p. Order no. 6789 ($23.00 pbk.)

(CAN)This Canadian resource is considered an excellent resource on the subject of orienteering. Simple instructions with large, clear diagrams make it an effective and handy resource. Table of contents.

Personal Fitness: Looking Good, Feeling Good (Video). Kendall/Hunt (MMC), 1989.

Student pkg. 3 tapes, 12 programs 7-10 min ea.

ISBN 0-8403-8243-X ($187.95)

Teacher video, 1 tape 30 min.

ISBN 0-8403-7487-9 ($63.00)

The information is current and easily understood.

NOTE: Two of the sketches shown are questionable. These are a 360 degree neck rotation and a figure 4 hamstring/lower back stretch with foot close to the thigh.

The titles for the series are:

Physical Fitness Testing of the Disabled (Print-Non-Fiction). Winnick, Joseph P. and Francis X. Short. Human Kinetics (LRDC), 1985. 167 p. Order no. 6283 ($36.70 coil-bound)

This is an excellent resource for teachers who are interested in helping students with disabilities become involved in fitness programs. The target population age is 10-17 years old. This material is to be used for assessment only, not for evaluation purposes. Table of contents, bibliography.

Quality Daily Physical Education Daily Planning Kit (Kit). CAHPER/ACSEPL (LRDC), n.d. Order no. 1107 ($29.70)

This helpful resource provides a step-by-step planning program for the yearly set-up of physical education courses. Sample charts and programs are included. It emphasizes daily physical activity/education.

Scoopball (Print-Non-Fiction). (Basic Skills Series). CAHPER (LRDC), 1979. 32 p. Order no. 6782 ($13.00 coil-bound)

This manual features learning activities and games that develop eye-hand coordination using a scoop to give an extension to the arm and hand. Games resemble basketball-type games in nature but the ball is passed as in lacrosse. The process of developing lesson plans

incorporating these games is described.

Soccer-Type Games (Print-Non-Fiction). (Basic Skills Series). CAHPER (LRDC), 1980. 38 p. Order no. 6783 ($13.00 coil-bound)

Five soccer-type games have been chosen as culminating activities so that soccer skills may be utilized in game situations. These activities include the traditional game of soccer but with sides limited to 6 vs 6 so that more than one game can be played at once. This resource is also available in French.

Steps to Success Activity Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Jim. Leisure Press (LRDC), 1989.

In order to learn the skills necessary to play, these books take the teacher/player step by step through a progression of activities. For each activity, a chart aids in skill improvement at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students need not all begin at the same spot or progress at the same rate. Teachers can readily see which activities pertain to given concepts. Instructor's guides give teaching cues, criterion-referenced rating charts for initial skill levels, suggestions for observing and correcting errors, tips for group management and safety, ideas for adaptation, quantitative evaluations, and a test bank. Table of contents, bibliography.

NOTE: Although traditionally played by male participants, Australian football can be modified for mixed or single sex teams.

Recommended titles in this series include:

Advanced Golf Order no. 875 $31.40 pbk.

Stretching (Print-Non-Fiction). Anderson, Bob. Shelter (LRDC), 1980. 192 p. Order no. 6670 ($11.20 pbk.)

The author provides background information on the who, what, when, and why of stretching. General stretching guidelines plus specific stretching techniques associated with sports and strength development are described and well-illustrated. Table of contents, bibliography, index.

Tabloid Sports (Print-Non-Fiction). (Basic Skills Series). CAHPER (LRDC), 1989. 34 p. Order no. 6784 ($13.00 coil-bound)

Excellent step-by-step information is presented on what a tabloid is and how to set it up.

Teaching Physical Education. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Mosston, Muska and Sara Ashworth. Maxwell Macmillan (LRDC), 1994.

268 p. Order no. 6816 ($48.40 pbk.)

This book describes 10 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. It is an excellent resource. Table of contents, bibliography, index.

Volleyball-Type Games (Print-Non-Fiction). (Basic Skills Series). CAHPER (LRDC), n.d. 33 p. Order no. 6785 ($13.00 coil-bound)

Six volleyball-type games are presented as culminating activities so that volleyball skills may be utilized in game situations. This resource is also available in French.

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Student Evaluation Chart

Knowledge Base (Cognitive Domain) Focus:

• physical activity
• physical fitness

Assessed/Evaluated by:

• extended open-response items
• contracts
• presentations
• homework

Recorded by:

• checklists
• rating scales
• anecdotal records

Knowledge Base

25% - 40%

Performance

25% - 40%

Positive Attitude

25% - 40%

Focus:

• motor skill development

Assessed/Evaluated by:

• continuous performance assessment

Recorded by:

• checklists
• rating scales
• anecdotal records

Positive Attitude (Affective Domain)

Focus:

• self-concept
• social behaviour
• personal and group safety
• commitment outside school

Assessed/Evaluated by:

• self-assessment
• peer-assessment
• individual assessments
• group assessments

Recorded by:

• checklists
• rating scales
• anecdotal records