Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children returns stronger than ever in its 20th edition. Preservice and in-service elementary teachers will learn to deliver effective and student-friendly physical education by teaching the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values needed for a lifetime of activity.

Part I. Physical Education, Physical Activity, and YouthChapter 1. Physical Activity and Health for Youth Benefits of Physical Activity Current Physical Activity Recommendations Current Youth Physical Activity Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) Physical Education and Physical Activity Promotion Cornerstones of Our Profession School-Based Physical Activity Promotion CSPAP Leader Learning AidsChapter 2. Growth and Development Physical Growth and Development Helping Children Find Success in Physical Activity Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity Learning AidsChapter 3. Elementary School Physical Education What Is Physical Education? What Essential Components Make a Quality Physical Education Program? What Is the Current Status of Physical Education? Do We Need Physical Education? How Do Physical Educators Promote Physical Activity? What Do We Teach in Physical Education? Dynamic Physical Education Standards How Has Physical Education Evolved? Learning AidsPart II. Instruction and AdministrationChapter 4. Effective Teaching and Instruction Connecting With Students Instructional Skills Provide Instructional Feedback Employ Effective Communication Skills Reflect on Your Teaching Evaluating Your Teaching Learning AidsChapter 5. Building Effective Learning Environments Effective Management and Discipline: A Coordinated Approach Use Proper Teaching Behaviors Define Class Procedures, Rules, and Consequences Incorporate Efficient Management Skills Teach Acceptable Student Behavior Use Behavior Management to Increase Acceptable Behavior Decrease Unacceptable Behavior Use Criticism Sparingly Learning AidsChapter 6. Lesson Planning Steps to Lesson Planning Other Considerations When Planning Lessons Choose an Instructional Formation Reflective Teaching Learning AidsChapter 7. Curriculum Development Designing a Quality Curriculum Step 1: Develop a Guiding Philosophy Step 2: Define a Conceptual Framework for the Curriculum Step 3: Consider Environmental Factors Step 4: Determine Content Standards Step 5: Select Child-Centered Activities Step 6: Organize Selected Activities Into Instructional Units Step 7: Evaluate and Modify the Curriculum Learning AidsChapter 8. Assessment Types of Assessment Methods of Assessment Monitoring Physical Activity Grading Program Accountability Evaluate Your Program Learning AidsChapter 9. Including All Children Least Restrictive Environment Inclusion Screening and Assessment Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Successful Inclusion Recruiting Paraeducators and Volunteers Learning AidsChapter 10. Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety Torts Negligence and Liability Types of Negligence Common Defenses Against Negligence Areas of Responsibility Safety Equipment and Facilities Personal Protection: Minimizing the Effects of a Lawsuit After-School Sports Programs Learning AidsChapter 11. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Indoor Facilities Equipment and Supplies Purchasing Policies Indoor Equipment Equipment and Supplies for Physical Education Storage Plans Care, Repair, and Marking Constructing Equipment and Supplies Outdoor Facilities Safety on the Playground Funding Equipment Learning AidsPart III. Foundational SkillsChapter 12. Introductory Activities Introductory Activities Using Locomotor Movements Rhythmic Introductory Activities Introductory Activities With Equipment Partner and Small-Group Introductory Activities Creative Introductory Activities Tambourine-Directed Activities Games and Miscellaneous ActivitiesChapter 13. Physical Fitness Definitions of Physical Fitness Create Positive Attitudes Toward Fitness Teaching About Physical Fitness Avoid Harmful Practices and Exercises Fitness Activity Progressions Using Fitness Activities in Lessons Fitness Activities for Developmental Level I Fitness Activities for Developmental Levels II and III Children and Fitness Testing Approaches to Fitness Tests Fitness-Testing Issues Learning AidsChapter 14. Movement Concepts and Themes Classification of Human Movement Concepts Teaching Movement Skills and Concepts Movement Skills and Concepts Lesson Plans Teaching Movement Themes Learning AidsChapter 15. Locomotor and Nonlocomotor Skills Fundamental Skills Locomotor Skills Nonlocomotor Skills Learning AidsChapter 16. Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skills Manipulative Skill Activities Activities With Balloons and Beach Balls Activities With Beanbags Activities With Balls Juggling Activities With Scoops and Balls Bowling Activities Activities With Wands Activities With Hoops Activities With Jump Ropes Pre–Rope-Jumping Skills Long-Rope Jumping Double Dutch (Two-Rope) Jumping Individual Rope Jumping Footbag Activities Rhythmic Gymnastics Learning AidsPart IV. Specialized SkillsChapter 17. Body Management Skills Safe and Effective Use of Apparatus Activities With Climbing Ropes Activities on Balance Beams Activities on Benches Activities With Jumping Boxes Activities With Individual Mats Activities With Magic Ropes (Jump Bands) Activities With Partner Tug-of-War RopesChapter 18. Rhythmic Movement Skills Implementing the Rhythmic Movement Program Creative Rhythms Folk Dances Progression of Folk Dances Developmental Level I Dances Developmental Level II Dances Developmental Level III Dances Introductory Square Dance Culminating Events for the Rhythms Unit Learning AidsChapter 19. Gymnastics-Related Skills Progression and Developmental Level Placement Instructional Methodology for Gymnastics Safety Considerations Instructional Procedures Developmental Level I Activities Developmental Level II Activities Developmental Level III Activities Learning AidsChapter 20. Cooperative Skills Role of Cooperative Activities Teaching Cooperative Activities Group Challenges Activities With Parachutes Learning AidsChapter 21. Game Skills Evaluating Games Creating or Modifying Games Cooperation and Competition Safety Teaching Games Effectively Selection of Games Sport Lead-Up Games Developmental Level I Developmental Level II Developmental Level III Miscellaneous Playground Games Relays Learning AidsPart V. Lifetime Activities and Sports SkillsChapter 22. Lifetime Activities Walking Orienteering Hiking Golf Discs Bowling Climbing Wall Learning AidsChapter 23. Basketball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Basketball Skills Instructional Procedures Basic Basketball Rules Basketball Drills Basketball Activities Basketball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 24. Football Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Football Skills Instructional Procedures Football Drills Football Activities Football Skill Tests Flag Football Formations Learning AidsChapter 25. Hockey Hockey Skills Instructional Procedures Hockey Drills Hockey Activities Hockey Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 26. Racket-Related Skills Handball Pickleball Tennis Badminton Learning AidsChapter 27. Soccer Modifications of Soccer for Children Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Soccer Skills Soccer Drills Basic Soccer Rules for Lead-Up Games Soccer Activities Soccer Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 28. Softball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Softball Skills Organizing for Instruction Basic Softball Rules Softball Drills Softball Activities Softball Skill Tests Learning AidsChapter 29. Track, Field, and Cross Country Running Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Track and Field Skills Running Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Track and Field Drills and Activities Suggested Track Facility Conducting Track and Field Days Cross Country Running Cross Country Meets Learning AidsChapter 30. Volleyball Instructional Emphasis and Sequence Volleyball Skills Instructional Procedures Organizing for Instruction Basic Volleyball Rules Volleyball Activities Volleyball Skill Tests Learning Aids