Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children

Aaron Beighle is a professor at the University of Kentucky in the department of kinesiology and health promotion, where he teaches physical education methods courses. He has authored numerous scholarly articles and contributed chapters to a number of widely used texts, including previous editions of Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children and the second edition of Pedometer Power. Dr. Beighle’s areas of expertise include physical activity promotion, specifically physical education and school-based physical activity programs.Robert P. Pangrazi is an internationally recognized expert in physical education training and instruction. He is a professor emeritus of Arizona State University and an educational consultant for Gopher Sport. His physical education textbooks have sold over a million copies in this country and abroad. Pangrazi has published over 60 textbooks and 120 research and professional articles. He has been a keynote speaker for 45 state and district conventions and an invited speaker at nearly 450 national and international conferences. He regularly conducts training sessions for schools and universities and works regularly as a motivational speaker. His online curriculum, DynamicPEASAP, is a sister publication to this textbook. Dr. Pangrazi has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the National Distinguished Service Award presented by the AAHPERD (now SHAPE America) Council for Physical Education for Children, and the Curriculum and Instruction Emeritus Honor Award from the NASPE (now SHAPE America) Curriculum and Instruction Academy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and an honor fellow of SHAPE America.

• Part I. Physical Education, Physical Activity, and YouthChapter 1. Physical Activity and Health for YouthBenefits of Physical ActivityCurrent Physical Activity RecommendationsCurrent Youth Physical ActivityModerate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)Physical Education and Physical Activity PromotionCornerstones of Our ProfessionSchool-Based Physical Activity PromotionCSPAP LeaderLearning AidsChapter 2. Growth and DevelopmentPhysical Growth and DevelopmentHelping Children Find Success in Physical ActivitySafety Guidelines for Physical ActivityLearning AidsChapter 3. Elementary School Physical EducationWhat 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 StandardsHow Has Physical Education Evolved?Learning AidsPart II. Instruction and AdministrationChapter 4. Effective Teaching and InstructionConnecting With StudentsInstructional SkillsProvide Instructional FeedbackEmploy Effective Communication SkillsReflect on Your TeachingEvaluating Your TeachingLearning AidsChapter 5. Building Effective Learning EnvironmentsEffective Management and Discipline: A Coordinated ApproachUse Proper Teaching BehaviorsDefine Class Procedures, Rules, and ConsequencesIncorporate Efficient Management SkillsTeach Acceptable Student BehaviorUse Behavior Management to Increase Acceptable BehaviorDecrease Unacceptable BehaviorUse Criticism SparinglyLearning AidsChapter 6. Lesson PlanningSteps to Lesson PlanningOther Considerations When Planning LessonsChoose an Instructional FormationReflective TeachingLearning AidsChapter 7. Curriculum DevelopmentDesigning a Quality CurriculumStep 1: Develop a Guiding PhilosophyStep 2: Define a Conceptual Framework for the CurriculumStep 3: Consider Environmental FactorsStep 4: Determine Content StandardsStep 5: Select Child-Centered ActivitiesStep 6: Organize Selected Activities Into Instructional UnitsStep 7: Evaluate and Modify the CurriculumLearning AidsChapter 8. AssessmentTypes of AssessmentMethods of AssessmentMonitoring Physical ActivityGradingProgram AccountabilityEvaluate Your ProgramLearning AidsChapter 9. Including All ChildrenLeast Restrictive EnvironmentInclusionScreening and AssessmentUnderstanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP)Successful InclusionRecruiting Paraeducators and VolunteersLearning AidsChapter 10. Legal Liability, Supervision, and SafetyTortsNegligence and LiabilityTypes of NegligenceCommon Defenses Against NegligenceAreas of ResponsibilitySafetyEquipment and FacilitiesPersonal Protection: Minimizing the Effects of a LawsuitAfter-School Sports ProgramsLearning AidsChapter 11. Facilities, Equipment, and SuppliesIndoor FacilitiesEquipment and SuppliesPurchasing PoliciesIndoor EquipmentEquipment and Supplies for Physical EducationStorage PlansCare, Repair, and MarkingConstructing Equipment and SuppliesOutdoor FacilitiesSafety on the PlaygroundFunding EquipmentLearning AidsPart III. Foundational SkillsChapter 12. Introductory ActivitiesIntroductory Activities Using Locomotor MovementsRhythmic Introductory ActivitiesIntroductory Activities With EquipmentPartner and Small-Group Introductory ActivitiesCreative Introductory ActivitiesTambourine-Directed ActivitiesGames and Miscellaneous ActivitiesChapter 13. Physical FitnessDefinitions of Physical FitnessCreate Positive Attitudes Toward FitnessTeaching About Physical FitnessAvoid Harmful Practices and ExercisesFitness Activity ProgressionsUsing Fitness Activities in LessonsFitness Activities for Developmental Level IFitness Activities for Developmental Levels II and IIIChildren and Fitness TestingApproaches to Fitness TestsFitness-Testing IssuesLearning AidsChapter 14. Movement Concepts and ThemesClassification of Human Movement ConceptsTeaching Movement Skills and ConceptsMovement Skills and Concepts Lesson PlansTeaching Movement ThemesLearning AidsChapter 15. Locomotor and Nonlocomotor SkillsFundamental SkillsLocomotor SkillsNonlocomotor SkillsLearning AidsChapter 16. Manipulative SkillsManipulative SkillsManipulative Skill ActivitiesActivities With Balloons and Beach BallsActivities With BeanbagsActivities With BallsJugglingActivities With Scoops and BallsBowling ActivitiesActivities With WandsActivities With HoopsActivities With Jump RopesPre–Rope-Jumping SkillsLong-Rope JumpingDouble Dutch (Two-Rope) JumpingIndividual Rope JumpingFootbag ActivitiesRhythmic GymnasticsLearning AidsPart IV. Specialized SkillsChapter 17. Body Management SkillsSafe and Effective Use of ApparatusActivities With Climbing RopesActivities on Balance BeamsActivities on BenchesActivities With Jumping BoxesActivities With Individual MatsActivities With Magic Ropes (Jump Bands)Activities With Partner Tug-of-War RopesChapter 18. Rhythmic Movement SkillsImplementing the Rhythmic Movement ProgramCreative RhythmsFolk DancesProgression of Folk DancesDevelopmental Level I DancesDevelopmental Level II DancesDevelopmental Level III DancesIntroductory Square DanceCulminating Events for the Rhythms UnitLearning AidsChapter 19. Gymnastics-Related SkillsProgression and Developmental Level PlacementInstructional Methodology for GymnasticsSafety ConsiderationsInstructional ProceduresDevelopmental Level I ActivitiesDevelopmental Level II ActivitiesDevelopmental Level III ActivitiesLearning AidsChapter 20. Cooperative SkillsRole of Cooperative ActivitiesTeaching Cooperative ActivitiesGroup ChallengesActivities With ParachutesLearning AidsChapter 21. Game SkillsEvaluating GamesCreating or Modifying GamesCooperation and CompetitionSafetyTeaching Games EffectivelySelection of GamesSport Lead-Up GamesDevelopmental Level IDevelopmental Level IIDevelopmental Level IIIMiscellaneous Playground GamesRelaysLearning AidsPart V. Lifetime Activities and Sports SkillsChapter 22. Lifetime ActivitiesWalkingOrienteeringHikingGolfDiscsBowlingClimbing WallLearning AidsChapter 23. BasketballInstructional Emphasis and SequenceBasketball SkillsInstructional ProceduresBasic Basketball RulesBasketball DrillsBasketball ActivitiesBasketball Skill TestsLearning AidsChapter 24. FootballInstructional Emphasis and SequenceFootball SkillsInstructional ProceduresFootball DrillsFootball ActivitiesFootball Skill TestsFlag Football FormationsLearning AidsChapter 25. HockeyHockey SkillsInstructional ProceduresHockey DrillsHockey ActivitiesHockey Skill TestsLearning AidsChapter 26. Racket-Related SkillsHandballPickleballTennisBadmintonLearning AidsChapter 27. SoccerModifications of Soccer for ChildrenInstructional Emphasis and SequenceSoccer SkillsSoccer DrillsBasic Soccer Rules for Lead-Up GamesSoccer ActivitiesSoccer Skill TestsLearning AidsChapter 28. SoftballInstructional Emphasis and SequenceSoftball SkillsOrganizing for InstructionBasic Softball RulesSoftball DrillsSoftball ActivitiesSoftball Skill TestsLearning AidsChapter 29. Track, Field, and Cross Country RunningInstructional Emphasis and SequenceTrack and Field SkillsRunningInstructional ProceduresOrganizing for InstructionTrack and Field Drills and ActivitiesSuggested Track FacilityConducting Track and Field DaysCross Country RunningCross Country MeetsLearning AidsChapter 30. VolleyballInstructional Emphasis and SequenceVolleyball SkillsInstructional ProceduresOrganizing for InstructionBasic Volleyball RulesVolleyball ActivitiesVolleyball Skill TestsLearning Aids