Games book for elementary physical education teachers, classroom teachers, and youth activity leaders.

Ronald Dienstmann, ME, is a physical education teacher in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Dienstmann has been teaching for 25 years and coached for 10 years. A native of Brazil, he spent 10 years working with a Brazilian professor who is a prominent children's swimming education expert. Mr. Dienstmann's work with that professor spurred his interest in the research on emotions and learning and on the schema theory of discrete motor skill learning, which led to the creation of this book.

In his leisure time, Mr. Dienstmann enjoys long-distance biking, reading philosophy, and listening to classical music.

Part I. Theory Leading to Practice
Chapter 1. The Schema Theory of Discrete Motor Skill Learning
Chapter 2. Cooperative Learning
Chapter 3. Brain Research on Emotions and Learning

Part II. Motor Development Games and Activities
Chapter 4. Locomotor Activities and Games
Chapter 5. Manipulative Activities and Games
Chapter 6. Stability Activities and Games
Chapter 7. Combined Movement Activities and Games
Chapter 8. My Vacation Stories