Promoting physical activity & health in the classroom
By: Robert Pangrazi, Aaron Beighle, Deb Pangrazi.
Contributors: Beighle, Aaron, 1972-; Pangrazi, Deb.
Publisher: B. Cummings; Benjamin Cummings; Pearson
Published: 2008
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 385
ISBN-13: 9780321547620
Subjects: Physical education for children -- United States; Physical fitness for children -- United States; Health education (Elementary) -- United States
Other titles: Promoting physical activity and health in the classroom
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Improving the health of America's children; title: Understanding children's needs and readiness for physical activity; title: Teaching physical activities safely and effectively; title: Improving the effectiveness of instruction and feedback; title: Management and discipline in an activity setting; title: Teaching children with special needs; title: Integrating physical activity and academics; title: Increasing student's activity levels; title: Helping students develop physical fitness; title: Improving students' nutrition; title: Teaching sun safety; title: Promoting children's health beyond the school day; title: Appendix A. Sample lesson plans (K-2, 3-4, 5-6); title: Appendix B. Activity cards quick reference guide; title: Appendix C. definitions of academic concepts; title: Appendix D. National Association for Sport & Physical Activity (NASPE) standards.