The Essentials of Physical Education Book

Aligning with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Outcomes, this book offers a teach-for-learning approach to curriculum development. It provides a standards-based approach into student motivation, program planning, and more. This book includes a test bank, presentations for each chapter, and web resources with reproducible forms and supplemental activities.

Teach Students about Health Literacy

The best way to help students achieve a health-conscious lifestyle is to teach them the benefits of healthfulness and relate it to positive, enjoyable concepts. This physical education book for teachers connects health concepts and practical exercise to encourage students to choose healthy options.

Teachers discover practical strategies for curriculum design and program development, with a skills-based approach. The book includes real-world examples, concept summaries, key vocabulary, review materials, and other resources critical for teaching health literacy. It emphasizes an individualized approach to enhancing student learning and developing skills based on current research and SHAPE America’s National Standards and Outcomes. The 360-page book includes a test bank, presentation package, web resource, student resource, and instructor guide.

Contents

• Part I. Building the Foundation of a Teaching for Learning Approach
  • Chapter 1. Developing Physically Literate People
  • Chapter 2. Understanding a Teaching for Learning Approach
  • Chapter 3. Examining Student Motivation
• Part II. Teaching to the National Physical Education Standards
  • Chapter 4. Standard 1: Developing Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
  • Chapter 5. Standard 2: Applying Concepts, Principles, Strategies, and Tactics
  • Chapter 6. Standard 3: Achieving Health-Enhancing Physical Activity and Fitness
  • Chapter 7. Standard 4: Exhibiting Responsible Personal and Social Behavior
  • Chapter 8. Standard 5: Recognizing the Value of Physical Activity
• Part III. Building the Curriculum
  • Chapter 9. Unit and Lesson Planning
  • Chapter 10. Planning Developmentally Appropriate Content
  • Chapter 11. Curriculum Models
• Part IV. Instruction and Assessment
  • Chapter 12. Establishing and Managing a Safe Learning Environment
  • Chapter 13. Developing Essential Teaching Skills
  • Chapter 14. Assessing Student Learning
• Part V. Developing as a Professional
  • Chapter 15. 21st Century Skills in Physical Education
  • Chapter 16. Advocacy and Professional Development