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Reference for elementary school physical education teachers. Supplemental text for physical education college methods courses as well as Physical Best workshops and certification programs.
SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD) - is the largest organization of physical educators in the country, with close to 20,000 members. SHAPE America created the first-ever K-12 physical education national standards; developed the Let's Move in School public awareness campaign to increase physical activity before, during, and after school; and originated the Shape of the Nation Report, which reviews the status of physical education across the United States. Among its many partners, SHAPE America works with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, the American Heart Association, The Cooper Institute, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1. Teaching Health-Related Fitness to Elementary School Students
National Standards for Physical Education
National Health Education Standards
National Standards for Dance Education
Integrating Physical Best Into the Elementary Physical Education Curriculum
Physical Best Activity Template
Summary
Chapter 2. Introduction to Health-Related Fitness Concepts
Health-Related Fitness Versus Skill-Related Fitness
Physical Fitness
Inclusion in Physical Education
Principles of Training
Key Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
FITT Guidelines
The Activity Session
Motivating Students
Setting Goals
Summary
Part II: Activities
Chapter 3. Aerobic Fitness
Defining Aerobic Fitness
Teaching Guidelines for Aerobic Fitness
Training Methods for Aerobic Fitness
Safety and Aerobic Fitness
Aerobic Fitness Newsletter
Chapter 4. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Defining Muscular Strength and Endurance
Teaching Guidelines for Muscular Strength and Endurance
Training Methods for Muscular Strength and Endurance
Motor Skill Development Through Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities
Muscular Strength and Endurance Newsletter
Chapter 5. Flexibility
Defining Flexibility
Teaching Guidelines for Flexibility
Training Methods for Flexibility
Motor Skill Development Through Flexibility Activities
Flexibility Newsletter
Chapter 6. Body Composition
Defining Body Composition
Relating Body Composition to the Other Health-Related Components
Nutrition
Teaching Guidelines for Body Composition
Body Composition Resources on CD-ROM
Chapter 7. Combined-Component Training
Teaching Guidelines for Combining Health-Related Fitness Activities
Chapter 8. Special Events