The first chapter of this manual discusses the impact physical activity has on the growth and development of youngsters. It offers a rationale for including physical education in the school curriculum. Guidelines for exercising children safely are offered, including a section on weight training for children. Chapter 2 includes the Physical Best…

This paper examines the organization and administration of the elementary adapted physical education program in the Indiana Area School District. The program, designed to meet special needs of pupils with temporary or permanent physical deficienceis, contains two basic phases: (a) the modified phase, which retains most of the activities of the…

A proactive behavior management program, implemented in the early elementary years, can bring about the goal of increased learning time. The six elements of a proactive discipline plan in physical education at the elementary level are: (1) establish rules; (2) create a record keeping system; (3) determine a procedure for conferring group positive…

The practices and philosophy of a teacher whose physical education classes include orthopedically handicapped students are described. Independent learning and a productive learning environment are emphasized through learning activities which involve children cognitively and affectively while they develop psychomotor skills. (PP)

This study used interviews; observations of methods, course meetings, and field experiences; and audiotapes of weekly reflection sessions. Data analysis indicated that preservice teachers made managerial decisions, planned lesson content, considered children's prior learning, and connected their choice of words to children's perspectives but did…

Presents two strategies for cultivating social skills and self-esteem in elementary physical education; recommends the gymnasium's informal atmosphere as ideal for addressing social skills. The first strategy involves selecting a most valuable person each day. The second strategy promotes recognition of positive student qualities and parent…

When classroom and physical educators work together, their students benefit, and so do the educators. Collaboration can expand students' fitness opportunities so there is quality, daily physical education for all. The article explains how to interest classroom teachers in such collaboration and describes successful collaboration in California…

Determined expert and student physical education teachers' constructivist views of pedagogical content knowledge and their practices while teaching educational games based on the movement approach. Found that both groups of teachers demonstrated an adequate constructivist view of pedagogical content knowledge and that student teachers did not use…

This booklet contains the fundamentals for rugby at the primary school level. It deals primarily with passing and catching the ball. It contains instructions on (1) holding the ball for passing, (2) passing the ball to the left--standing, (3) passing the ball to the left--running, (4) making a switch pass, (5) the scrum half's normal pass, (6) the…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 1-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education and hygiene. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is in French. It is divided into two main sections, one for physical education, and one for hygiene. Each section contains several straight-text chapters with illustrations interspersed. The guide is offset printed and…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is divided into 14 chapters. The major portion of the guide, which outlines the curriculum, is divided into five sections, one each for kindergarten, and grades 1-2, 3, 4, and 5-6. The guide is mimeographed and spiral-bound with a paper cover.…

When purchasing indoor gymnastic equipment for elementary grades physical education programs, it is important to make sure the equipment is simple and versatile and that it allows for the physical development of the greatest number of students in the safest possible way. (MM)

This article describes the experiences of a physical education teacher in an elementary school setting. Suggestions to better prepare physical educators for elementary schools are offered. (MT)

Physical fitness as it relates to children is discussed. The importance of retaining children's enthusiasm for physical activity is emphasized. (MT)