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Author Graham, George, 1943- author.

Title Children moving : a reflective approach to teaching physical education / George Graham, Pinehurst, NC, Shirley Ann Holt/Hale (Ret.), Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Melissa Parker, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, Tina Hall, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Kevin Patton, California State University, Chico, California
Edition Tenth edition
Published New York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2021]

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Contents Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- Preface -- Part One: Introduction and Content Overview -- Chapter 1: The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children -- The Importance of Physical Activity -- The Importance of Physical Education -- Quality Physical Education and Children Moving -- Summary -- Reading Comprehension Questions -- References/Suggested Readings -- Chapter 2: The Skill Theme Approach -- What Are Skill Themes? -- What Are the Characteristics of the Skill Theme Approach? -- Characteristic 1 -- Characteristic 2 -- Characteristic 3
Characteristic 4 -- What Is Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education? -- Children Develop at Different Rates -- Age Does Not Predict Motor Ability -- Children Develop Fundamental Movement Skills Naturally through Play -- The Myth of the Natural Athlete -- Differences in Physical Abilities between Boys and Girls -- Why Don't You Describe Such Activities as Duck, Duck, Goose, and Kickball? -- What Is the Curriculum Diamond? -- Building a Foundation (Preschool through Grade 5) -- Exploring Possibilities (Grades 6-8) -- Developing Expertise (Grades 9-12)
Is It Difficult to Maintain Youngsters' Interest in a Program That Emphasizes the Fundamentals? -- What Does "Adjusting the Activities" Mean? -- Where Is Fitness in the Skill Theme Approach? -- Where Does the Cognitive Domain Fit into the Skill Theme Approach? -- Where Does the Affective Domain Fit into the Skill Theme Approach? -- What about Dance and Gymnastics? -- How Do Classroom Teachers Feel about the Skill Theme Approach? -- How Do Middle (Junior) and High School Physical Education Teachers Feel about the Skill Theme Approach? -- Summary -- Reading Comprehension Questions
What Is Reflective Teaching? -- The Need for Reflective Teaching -- Values of the Teacher -- Class Size -- Class Time and Sessions per Week -- Facilities and Equipment -- Student Behavior -- Context of the School -- Do I Want to Become a Reflective Teacher? -- How Do I Become a Reflective Teacher? -- Summary -- Reading Comprehension Questions -- References/Suggested Readings -- Chapter 5: Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency -- Identifying Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency -- Precontrol Level -- Control Level -- Utilization Level -- Proficiency Level -- One Child, More than One Level
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed April 19, 2022)
Subject Physical education for children -- Study and teaching -- United States
Physical education for children -- Curricula -- United States
Movement education -- United States
Movement education
Physical education for children -- Curricula
Physical education for children -- Study and teaching
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1260569160
9781260569162