Introduction to Teaching Physical Education: Principles and Strategies

Author:   Jane M. Shimon
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:  

9780736086455


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   11 February 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Replaced By:   9781492566397
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Introduction to Teaching Physical Education: Principles and Strategies is the perfect initiation for undergrads planning to become teachers. The text provides them with a solid background on the physical education field along with the ins and outs they need to know to become successful K-12 professionals. No other introductory text so successfully blends the theoretical, practical, and inspirational aspects of teaching physical education, combining authoritative information with a highly engaging style. This practical, student-friendly text helps students build a strong base of instructional skills as they learn to apply the principles of teaching physical education. In addition to focusing on teaching skills, they will explore the history of physical education, including the two main systems that served as the profession’s foundation, and they will learn the purpose of physical education and the standards that are in place to achieve that purpose. They also will examine teaching scope and sequence, teaching and nonteaching duties and issues, motivational theories and strategies, and principles of behavior management and safeguards. Additionally, students delve into lesson planning, assessment options, technology and online resources, and careers in the field. Introduction to Teaching Physical Education will open students’ eyes to the practicalities and realities of the profession. And it comes with several features that will make your job easier: • Sidebars that explicate main concepts to enhance student understanding • An online study resource offering case studies, worksheets that heighten understanding of content and focus on specific skill elements, and blank lesson plan templates • An instructor guide that supplies chapter overviews, discussion questions, lesson ideas, extended learning activities, test and quiz bank questions, and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint outlines This hands-on resource offers students a wealth of real-world exercises to enhance their learning experience and prepare them to enter the teaching profession. It enables students to gain the knowledge and skills they need as they pursue their entry into the teaching profession, and it provides them with the ideal springboard to advance in their coursework.

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Author:   Jane M. Shimon
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9780736086455


ISBN 10:   0736086455
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   11 February 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781492566397
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Part I: Behind the Scenes of Physical Education Chapter 1. Physical Education’s History The Beginning Physical Education in the United States Early American Period: Mid-1700s to 1900 Early 20th Century: 1900 to 1930 Mid 20th Century: 1930 to 1970 Late 20th Century: 1970 to 2000 Early 21st Century: 2000 to Present Summary Chapter 2. Purpose, Benefits, and Philosophy Purpose of Physical Education Benefits of Physical Education Philosophy of Physical Education Summary Chapter 3. Duties and Issues Teaching Duties Non-Teaching Duties Issues and Concerns Summary Part II: Teaching Physical Education Chapter 4. Organization and Instruction Non-Instructional Tasks Instructional Tasks Content Progressions and Practice Strategies Teaching Styles Summary Chapter 5. Motivation Motivational Theories Strategies to Enhance Motivation Summary Chapter 6. Behavior Management Behavior Management Safeguards Behavior Management Strategies Summary Part III: Lesson Planning and Outcomes Chapter 7. Scope and Sequence Scope – Elementary School Scope – Middle/Junior High School Scope – High School Sequence Summary Chapter 8. Lesson Planning Writing Performance Objectives Creating Lesson Plans Summary Chapter 9. Student Assessment Terminology Student Assessment Options Types of Rubrics Rubric Construction Grading Considerations Health-Related Fitness Testing Constructing Written Tests Summary Part IV: Beyond the Classroom Chapter 10. Technology and Resources Technology Online Resources Careers in Physical Education Summary Chapter 11. Careers in Physical Education Alternative School Settings Other Career Avenues Summary

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Jane M. Shimon, EdD, is an associate professor in the department of kinesiology at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She was named the Outstanding College Educator of the Year in 2006 by Idaho AHPERD, and the College/University Educator of the Year in 2007 for AAHPERD’s Northwest District. She has first-hand experience in teaching physical education and health at the secondary level, and has been teaching an Introduction to Physical Education class for the last 10 years. She has supervised student teachers in many states across the country and in rural, urban, and suburban areas. These experiences have broadened her views of PE programs Shimon has been a member of various state Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance organizations and has served on the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance editorial board and on a subcommittee for the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. She is also a certified athletic trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. She enjoys cycling on the roads and in the mountains, water-color painting, and reading mysteries and historical fiction.

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