Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers: An Integrated Approach by Retta R. Evans
Text for undergraduate methods courses on teaching physical education and health education. Reference for elementary classroom teachers.
Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers
Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers
Summary
Teachers are often tasked with teaching health education or physical education, despite lacking specialist training. Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers is the perfect resource for these teachers. It covers health and physical education while giving teachers the skills to deliver appropriate lessons to their students.
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About Retta R. Evans
Retta R. Evans, PhD, is associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a master certified health education specialist. Dr. Evans has spent more than sixteen yearsteaching and mentoring aspiring health educators at the undergraduate and graduate levels. During this time she has also worked to improve health curricula and develop health initiatives in schools. With the Alabama State Department of Education, she has revised the state course of study in health education and is part of a team that worked with school systems to implement comprehensive physical activity plans across Alabama. Dr. Evans received the Health Educator of the Year Award from the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as the College/University Health Education Professional of the Year Award from the Southern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Dr. Evans was principal investigator on a National Institute of Health grant investigating the effective of classroom-based physical activity on cognitive performance in elementary-aged children.
Sandra K. Sims, PhD, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has more than two decades of experience as a public school teacher. Since 2005 she has taught physical education methods courses as well as the course for elementary classroom teachers integrating physical education and health education into the classroom. Besides being named Physical Education Teacher of the Year for Alabama and Southern District SHAPE America for two years, Sims was selected as Teacher of the Year for her school, system, state, and district.
Table of Contents
Part I Role of Health and Physical Education in the Classroom
Chapter 1. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Defining Health in the 21st Century
History of Health in Culture
History of Health in the United States
Health Today in the United States
Individual Behaviors and Health
Responsibility of Classroom Teachers
Summary
Chapter 2. Coordinated School Health: A Team Approach
National School Policies Focusing on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Need for Collaboration Between Education and Health
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model
Applying the WSCC Model
Best Practices
Role of Teachers
Summary
Chapter 3. Health Education
Growth and Development
Improving Health Behavior
Learning Styles
Comprehensive School Health Education
Summary
Chapter 4. Physical Education
Defining Physical Activity
Defining Physical Education
Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Summary
Part II How to Integrate Health and Physical Education Into the Classroom
Chapter 5. Advocating for a Healthy, Active School
Advocacy in the Classroom
Advocacy in the School
Advocacy Ideas for Parents and the Community
Advocacy Tips for Using a Media Source
Advocacy Tips for Policymakers and Administrators
Summary
Chapter 6. Creating a Healthy Classroom
Classroom Health for Every Day
Classroom Health Throughout the Year
Dimensions of a Healthy Classroom
Back-to-School Supply List
Unhealthy Teaching Practices
Summary
Chapter 7. Creating an Active Classroom
Activity Breaks and Brain Breaks
Integrating Movement Into Academic Lessons
Equipment Needs for an Active Classroom
Class Management and Organization
Inappropriate Practices
Safety
Class Behavior Management
Summary
Labs
Chapter 8. Integrating Health Education Into the Classroom
National Standards for Academic Performance
National Health Education Standards (NHES)
Brainstorm Integration Ideas
Link Health Education Standards With Academic Standards
Develop Grade-Specific Interdisciplinary Activities
Develop an Integrated Activity Plan
Summary
Labs
Chapter 9. Integrating Physical Education Into the Classroom
National Standards for Academic Performance
National Standards for K-12 Physical Education
Brainstorm Integration Ideas
Link Physical Education Standards With Academic Standards
Develop Grade-Specific Interdisciplinary Activities
Develop an Integrated Activity Plan
Summary
Labs
Chapter 10 Best Practices in the Classroom and Beyond
Planning Ahead
Teaching Methods That Work
Assessment of Learning
Learning Environment
Professional Development
Supporting Policies That Encourage Wellness
Summary
Additional information
CIN1450459919G
9781450459914
1450459919
Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers: An Integrated Approach by Retta R. Evans
Used - Good
Paperback
Human Kinetics Publishers
20160311
240
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