The results of this study indicate that the basic components which underlie a major portion of the motor domain of intellectually normal and educable retarded boys are tangibly coincident. (RC)

This cardiovascular fitness program for grades 1-6 (with emphasis on grades 5 and 6) consists of (1) discussion classes and exercise experiments, (2) discussion of exercise effects during regular activity sessions, (3) required cardiovascular warmup exercises, and (4) evaluation of cardiovascular fitness. (Author/MJB)

This study examined what elementary physical education teachers knew about classroom management, how that knowledge was gained, and how teacher knowledge changed over time. A total of 20 white, male and female physical educators completed individual interviews that examined their personal knowledge base about classroom management. Data analysis…

A progress report of a project undertaken by the Battle Creek Physical Education Curriculum Project Team, and supported by funds provided under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

This paper describes the short form of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 14 items that measure motor skill development. The results of a standardization study of nonhandicapped students (5-14 years old) are presented. Uses of the test for evaluating students in need of special education are discussed. (PP)

The higher order objectives of applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating must be accomplished to maintain an interest in physical education through the elementary grades. However, higher order objectives can only be attained after lower order prerequisites, the fundamentals of locomotor movement, and basic physical behaviors are met. (JN)

One of the most important developmental tasks for children is to learn to know and respect the self. Movement education is the genesis of children's growing awareness of themselves and of their bodies. (JN)

Although some physical education curricula in elementary schools can be classified by theoretical construct, most are a combination of constructs. Such constructs include cognitive, traditional, developmental, integrative, and acurricular forms. (JN)

The author offers these suggestions for increasing the creative component of elementary fine arts education: In art, encourage drawing, not just crafts; in music, use classical and folk music, as well as popular songs; for physical development, deemphasize team sports in favor of fitness and creative movement. (SJL)

This article examines two hypotheses on the subject of pretask training: can a child learn a difficult task more efficiently by practicing first at a slower speed, or can he learn an easier task more efficiently by first practicing it at full speed. (JD)

Examined how elementary students' use of critical thinking in their movement actions was inspired by an "expert" teacher's task design, task presentation, and instructional strategies during creative dance lessons. Data from videotaped lessons and written anecdotes indicated that by presenting sequential, open- ended tasks and learning…

Audio-cueing (prompting) is an effective intervention strategy to improve selected teaching behaviors (positive behavior feedback; positive specific skill feedback). The subject of the study was an experienced male elementary (K-8) physical education specialist. Post-checks revealed positive skill feedback improvement was sustained after 6 months,…

Provides eight fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in mathematics, physical education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described…

Reviews the role of expressive arts in the Scottish curriculum from 1950 to the present, including changes in definitions of expressive arts (currently art and design, drama, music, and physical education); time allocated to them; teacher preparation; and the role of the specialist teacher. Discusses implications for the expressive arts in the new…

This study examined whether providing databased knowledge of results (KR) on management time would reduce time spent on management during teaching. Physical education student teachers received KR directly following their lessons. The three schedules of KR intervention studied all decreased students' management time. Daily KR produced the most…