Reports a study comparing instructional behaviors of physical education teacher education majors across planned and unplanned teaching conditions. Researchers observed teaching behaviors, teaching environments, and learner involvements. Planning positively affected some teachers' instructional behaviors. Planning was important to the employment of…

This study investigated differences in recruitment patterns between veteran and student physical education teachers. Five veteran and five student teachers were interviewed with interview questions based upon previous socialization research. Questions were aimed at discovering the subjects' physical activity participation background, education…

The purpose of the self-appraisal checklist is to assist school personnel in their endeavors to improve the elementary school program of physical education. The checklist is organized into eight major categories that represent essential aspects of an elementary school program: philosophy, organization and administration, class management, the…

Examines how four third grade teachers improved students' health-related physical fitness while guided by a physical education specialist. Teachers in two treatment classes offered health-related physical fitness activities, and the specialist provided guidance and activities calendars. Positive results were noted in the treatment classes. (SM)

Balance-deprived children are offered physical challenges to counteract skill deficits. (JS)

All teachers who work with children should develop their role as creative movement teachers as well. (RC)

Learning centers: (1) provide the teacher with time to spend more than a few minutes with a student; (2) allow a student to work at an appropriate level of ability at an appropriate pace; and (3) provide for individual needs and interests. Uses of learning centers in elementary physical education are discussed. (Author/MJB)

This paper reviews and analyzes the term "exploration" as used with selected models associated with the instruction of children. (MT)

At an elementary school near Columbus, Ohio, adventure activities have been a part of the basic instructional program for 10 years. These activities are described. (MT)

If physical educators maintain that affective objectives are both desirable and attainable through physical education, then they must understand psychosocial development and influence children in positive ways. An optimal challenge model uses observation, teacher behavior, and personal reflection in an attempt to educate the "whole…

Discusses the importance of exercising in barefeet. (AN)

ALT (academic learning time) was obtained on 60 nonhandicapped and 60 mainstreamed handicapped students in elementary physical education classes. Results indicated that Ss in individualized instruction settings engaged in a significantly greater amount of ALT than Ss of nonusers, with no significant difference between mainstreamed handicapped and…

A rationale for the development of intramural sports programs at the elementary level is presented, and two programs are described. (JD)

The use of audiovisual and other nonprint media provides a valuable supplement to traditional physical education. (LH)

An elementary school program is described consisting of a series of guided progressive sessions to assist the participants in becoming aware of their tensions and how to release these tensions. (JMF)