Examples are given illustrating the development of a teaching-learning process for an elementary and middle school physical education program. Developmental objectives in the physical, psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains are outlined. Program content, teaching and evaluation methods, and teacher influences are described for each of these…

This case report illustrates occupational therapy based on sensory integration with a severely retarded and autistic fifteen-year-old boy. Oral stimulation and feeding were an integral part of the therapy. The integration of the therapy into his daily life is presented. (Author/KM)

A collection of articles on the lifelong process of motor development focuses on: (1) neural changes in lifespan motor development; (2) the effects of developmental memory differences on learning motor skills; (3) physical growth and motor performance; (4) motor development in children with learning disabilities; (5) a motor development program…

Physical education is becoming increasingly popular in elementary schools in Canada. Studies concerning the balancing of physical activities and intellectual subject matter, upgrading skills through inservice education, improving fitness, and project evaluation methods are reviewed. (JN)

Dance therapy deals with personal growth via body-mind interaction. A change in movement expression is believed to result in a personality or behavior change. The therapist is trained to become sensitive to movement expression as it relates to the psychological, motor, and cognitive development of the child. (JN)

This article reports on the development of a screening checklist for identifying children who might have developmental coordination disorder (DCD), use of the checklist to determine incidence rates in East Kent (United Kingdom), and possible relationships between DCD and left-handedness and between DCD and self-concept. (DB)

Maintains that string playing, rhythm, pitch, and tone quality are all dependent on the movement and coordination of the player. Presents a rhythmic focus lesson plan for students who need improvement in rhythm skills. Includes a lesson plan diagram and suggested teacher resources. (CFR)

Suggests advantages and design considerations for outdoor settings for babies. Climate, wildlife, equipment, and the needs and natures of both babies and caregivers are discussed. Provides ideas for landscape design and structures. (SH)

Describes the work one teacher educator does with preservice physical educators and with other educators as part of literacy initiatives, examining accepted theories of the reading process and how physical educators can reinforce them in their work. The paper highlights five levels for integrating motor learning and reading process theories:…

In order to meet the NASPE (2002) "Active Start" guidelines for preschool age children, it is important to consider a number of factors. Preschoolers should have plenty of unstructured as well as structured (planned) physical play throughout each day. They are quite capable physically and should accumulate considerable practice of their…

The best means of training group counselors continues to be discussed and debated in the field of small group work. The authors trace Rex Stockton's work from the use of criterion-based instruction in teaching group counseling to the current application of experiential and skill-based learning. They also examine Stockton's impact on the…

Providing children with a variety of play materials at different levels of challenge and in a variety of interest areas responds to children's individual differences and needs in the classroom. In this book excerpt, the author lists materials for play in the categories social and fantasy; exploration and mastery; music, art, and movement; and…

This 18-month pilot project, which ran from October 1, 1987 to March 31, 1989, developed a prototype robotic arm for educational use by students with severe orthopedic disabilities in the Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools. The developmental effort was intended first, to provide direct access to currently available instructional materials and, second,…

This study investigated effects of total integration on manifest behavior and skill development of young handicapped and nonhandicapped children (N=148 of each) and their families. A secondary focus was to delineate and describe the program curricula and structure of the Center for Teaching and Learning (University of North Dakota) preschool…

A method of sex-fair performance evaluation is presented which can be used in coeducational secondary school physical education classes. This method tallies specific skill areas associated with athletic activities, disregarding such concepts as student improvement, level of competition, participation, effort, and exact skill measurement.…