Essentials of Teaching Physical Education

Steve Mitchell, PhD, is a professor of physical education teacher education at Kent State University. He has BS and MA degrees in physical education and education from Loughborough University in England and a PhD in education from Syracuse University. Steve is lead author on Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills, also published by Human Kinetics-a book now in its fourth edition, with previous editions translated into Japanese and Korean. He has numerous refereed journal publications to his credit. He has also made dozens of keynote addresses and scholarly presentations. Steve is a member of SHAPE America, serving on many committees for that organization. He is a past president of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD). In 2005, he received the NASPE Physical Education Teacher Education Honor Award.Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette, EdD, is a professor of physical education teacher education in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. She obtained her BS in physical education from Rhode Island College, her MS in sport pedagogy from Ithaca College, and her EdD in physical education teacher education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Jennifer has published four books and more than 40 research articles. She served as chair of the Research Council and is actively involved with SHAPE America, OAHPERD, and other associations. Her scholarship explores social justice, equity, and policy issues in physical education and PETE programs locally, nationally, and internationally. In recent years she has been especially active in the areas of social-emotional learning and trauma-informed teaching, and she is well-respected as an expert on these subjects.

• Part I. Building the Foundation of a Teaching for Learning ApproachChapter 1. Developing Physically Literate IndividualsPromoting Physical LiteracyAcademic Links to Physical LiteracySummaryChapter 2. Understanding a Teaching for Learning ApproachCurricular Alignment in Physical EducationInstructional Alignment in Physical EducationSummaryChapter 3. Examining Student MotivationEstablishing a Motivating EnvironmentRetaining Students’ MotivationIntrinsic Versus Extrinsic MotivationEradicating AmotivationSummaryChapter 4. Understanding Social-Emotional Learning and Using Trauma-Informed PracticesSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL)Trauma-Informed Practices (TIPs)Becoming Self-Aware Through Critical ReflectionStrategies on Fostering Resilient LearnersSummaryPart II. Teaching to the National Standards for K-12 Physical EducationChapter 5. Standard 1: Developing Motor Skills and Movement PatternsCompetency Versus ProficiencyMotor Skills and Phases of PerformanceElementary School: K-Grade 5Middle School: Grades 6-8High School: Grades 9-12SummaryChapter 6. Standard 2: Applying Concepts, Principles, Strategies, and TacticsElementary School: K-Grade 5Middle School: Grades 6-8High School: Grades 9-12SummaryChapter 7. Standard 3: Achieving Health-Enhancing Physical Activity and FitnessElementary School: K-Grade 5Middle School: Grades 6-8High School: Grades 9-12SummaryChapter 8. Standard 4: Exhibiting Responsible Personal and Social BehaviorElementary School: K-Grade 5Middle School: Grades 6-8High School: Grades 9-12SummaryChapter 9. Standard 5: Recognizing the Value of Physical ActivityElementary School: K-Grade 5Middle School: Grades 6-8High School: Grades 9-12SummaryPart III. Building the CurriculumChapter 10. Unit and Lesson PlanningUnit PlanningLesson PlanningSummaryChapter 11. Planning Developmentally Appropriate ContentTypes of KnowledgeStandards, Outcomes, and AssessmentsLearning DomainsStudents’ Prior Knowledge and ExperiencesSequencing of Content and Task ProgressionsModifying ContentSummaryChapter 12. Curriculum Models as Organizing FrameworksSkill Theme ApproachTeaching Personal and Social ResponsibilityTactical Games ModelSport Education ModelFitness EducationAdventure EducationOutdoor EducationCultural StudiesImplementing Curriculum Models Within Units of InstructionSummaryPart IV. Instruction and AssessmentChapter 13. Establishing and Managing a Safe Learning EnvironmentSetting Rules for Your GymnasiumManaging Student BehaviorMaximizing Learning and Activity TimeManaging the Learning Environment During Instruction and ActivitySummaryChapter 14. Developing Essential Teaching SkillsExploring Instructional StylesEmploying Effective Teaching TacticsSummaryChapter 15. Assessing Student LearningPurposes of AssessmentGrading SchemesSelecting Appropriate AssessmentsType of AssessmentsOrganizing and Interpreting DataSummaryPart V. Developing as a ProfessionalChapter 16. 21st Century Skills in Physical EducationFramework for 21st Century Learning21st Century Student Outcomes21st Century Support SystemsSummaryChapter 17. Advocacy, Professionalism, and Professional DevelopmentAdvocating for Your ProfessionProfessional Development OpportunitiesSummary

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