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Lee, Mabel – 1977
This book is an autobiographic account of thirty years spent in the field of physical education. Relating her personal experiences from her student days at the turn of the century through her years as a physical education teacher, the author traces the history of women's involvement in sports and health education and their contributions to this…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Career Choice, Dance, Health Education
Kirkpatrick, Beth; Birnbaum, Burton H. – 1997
Learning about the relationship between heart rate and physical activity is an important aspect of fitness education. Use of a heart rate monitor (HRM) helps a student to understand how stretching and large muscle movements gradually increase the heart rate and blood flow, and enables students to measure their exercise heart rates and set goals…
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Games
Massengale, John D., Ed. – 1987
This collection of papers probes the current trends likely to have the greatest impact on the field of physical education. Contributors explore the future of physical education regarding scholarship, teaching, women faculty, sport management, and wellness programs. The following papers are included: (1) "Considering the Future of Physical…
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Futures (of Society)
Kirchner, Glenn – 1978
Both structured and exploratory methods of teaching are outlined in this book on teaching physical education to elementary school children. It is divided into seven major sections. Part one describes the purposes of the contemporary physical education program and outlines the basic characteristics and needs of young children. Human movement is the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Education, Games
Pollock, Michael L.; And Others – 1978
A synthesis of research findings in exercise and physical fitness is presented to provide the general public with insights into establishing an individualized exercise program. The material is divided into seven subtopics: (1) a general overview of the need for exercise and fitness and how it is an integral part of preventive medicine programs;…
Descriptors: Exercise (Physiology), Heart Disorders, Individualized Programs, Literature Reviews
Fait, Hollis F. – 1978
A basic text on physical education for the handicapped, this edition is divided into four major sections containing detailed discussion of the general topic area under consideration. The first section presents basic information about historical background, general patterns of growth and development, the nature of motor learning, and the psychology…
Descriptors: Athletics, Learning Disabilities, Lifetime Sports, Mainstreaming
Albinson, J.G., Ed.; Andrew, G.M., Ed. – 1976
This collection of papers reviews the effects of sport and physical activity on children. It is organized around six sections representing the basic disciplines that contribute to a broad view of the child in sport and physical activity: physiology; medicine; growth and development; psychology; sociology; and motor learning. Although each paper…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Children, Exercise (Physiology)
Shneidman, N. Norman – 1978
Serving as an introduction to Soviet physical education which endeavors to give a concise outline of the organizational structure and the theoretical foundatons of Soviet sport, this book attempts to discuss Soviet physical education in relation to Soviet education and culture generally and to examine critically the practical applications of the…
Descriptors: Athletics, Communism, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture
Hellison, Donald R. – 1973
This book demonstrates the application of humanistic goals and methods to physical education programs and patterns of physical activity. It describes the potential contributions of physical education to people's social and emotional well-being, and the forces in American culture which constrain the development of physical education in this…
Descriptors: Athletics, Change Strategies, Humanistic Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Whitehead, N. J.; Hendry, L. B. – 1976
This book brings together two approaches to the study of physical education in England: (1) a descriptive analysis of the existing physical education curriculum in schools and colleges; and (2) an examination of research evidence concerning the behavior of the physical education teacher. The two approaches are brought together in a short…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, History
Sumar, Sonia – 1998
This guide by a yoga instructor and mother of a child with Down Syndrome is intended to provide specific instructions on the use of yoga with infants and young children having Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, or learning disabilities. Part 1 contains narratives on the use of yoga including the story of Roberta, the author's daughter, and other case…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome
Morley, Dave; Bailey, Richard – David Fulton Publishers, 2006
This book provides specific guidance on: (1) Recognising High Ability and Multiple Intelligences Planning; (2) Differentiation and Extension/ enrichment in P.E./Sports Studies; (3) Teacher Questioning Skills; (4) Support for More Able Pupils with Learning Difficulties (Dyslexics, ADHD, Sensory Impairment); (5) Homework Recording and Assessment;…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Homework, Multiple Intelligences, Student Needs
Kraemer, William J.; Fleck, Steven J. – 1993
This guide is designed to serve as a resource for developing strength training programs for children. Chapter 1 uses research findings to explain why strength training is appropriate for children. Chapter 2 explains some of the important physiological concepts involved in children's growth and development as they apply to developing strength…
Descriptors: Athletics, Calisthenics, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Allensworth, Diane, Ed.; Lawson, Elaine, Ed.; Nicholson, Lois, Ed.; Wyche, James, Ed. – 1997
In 1994, an Institute of Medicine committee was convened to study comprehensive school health programs (CSHPs) in grades K-12 and to make recommendations for national, state, and local actions. The background of the study, issues considered by the committee, and an overview of CSHPs are discussed in the first two chapters of this report. The…
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role
Hellison, Donald R. – 1985
This book offers an alternative set of goals for physical education focusing on human needs and values rather than on fitness and sport skill development per se. The first chapter provides an overview of goals and strategies that respond to the trends in society that currently confront students. Descriptions are given of the developmental levels…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Developmental Stages, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education