Physical Education

Physical Activity and Health explains clearly, systematically and in detail the relationships between physical activity, health and disease, and examines the benefits of exercise in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of important conditions. ...

This book introduces the central issues in teaching PE in the secondary school. The book includes chapters on all key aspects of provision and chapters on areas that are often neglected.Book InformationISBN 9780826452702Author MacfadyenFormat...

An accessible and fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, this book has been written specifically for students of sport studies and physical education, introducing basic terms and concepts. Entries cover such diverse subjects as coaching, drug testing,...

An accessible and fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, this book has been written specifically for students of sport studies and physical education, introducing basic terms and concepts. Entries cover such diverse subjects as coaching, drug testing,...

A book jam-packed full of fun dances, dance steps and choreographed routines for primary children and teachers. Written in the 101 series style - a series trusted by primary school teachers. Includes: - Warm up and cool down - Easy dances (e.g...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578333519Author Trisha DurhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Trisha DurhamPublisher Trisha DurhamWeight(grams) 50gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 2mm

Students often learn better on their feet than in their seats, and this powerful book helps you make the most of that in the classroom. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones show that with COVID-19 leading to more inactivity, more schools cutting PE, and...

Most science degrees will have a practical or laboratory-based component which will require some sort of final report, whether this be a conventional laboratory report or a final year dissertation. All of these formats require students to be able to...

Teaching physical education is a challenging but rewarding occupation. Finding a way into the profession can be a daunting task while regular changes in government policy can make it hard to stay up to date. This engaging new book explains the process of...

This is the first book to introduce key themes in the study of women's rugby from multi-disciplinary perspectives, including history, sociology, gender studies, sport development and sport science.Featuring contributions from leading researchers and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781718231887Author Tara B. BlackshearFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Human KineticsPublisher Human Kinetics Publishers

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The Department of Sports and Athletics should be committed to providing a Sports For All Intramural Sports Program. The mission of Sports For All is to create added experiences for the school's growth and development by encouraging involvement in the...

Sociocultural Issues in Physical Education: Case Studies for Teachers is useful to a wide range of individuals interested in increasing their sociocultural awareness and knowledge in order to consider how students' experiences are shaped in and through...

This book is intended to provide guidance to parents, guardians, educators, and community recreation professionals regarding the importance of increased physical activity beyond the school day for children with disabilities. The book starts off by...

Coaching is a booming and growing industry, particularly in youth sports. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of coaches and scouts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2019 - 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations...

When Congress passed Title IX of the Civil Rights Act in 1972, they seemed to be doing something laudable and also long overdue-prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in America's schools. But thirty years later, a law designed to guarantee equal...

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Physical education is an important part of the primary curriculum and one that provides unique challenges for those involved with its teaching. This book offers a balanced and comprehensive overview of the subject, covering issues such as safe practice...

Accept the wellness challenge with PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, 15th Edition! Designed to get you off the couch and into an active lifestyle, this book challenges you to be your best self and inspire others while you re at it. By...

This book examines public policy in physical education and sport and provides insights into practices of school curriculum and after-school sport programs from a global context. The authors reflect on the continuously shifting understanding of the field...

This fully updated second edition of Teaching Physical Education Creatively provides knowledge and understanding for students, trainee and qualified teachers, to engage creatively in teaching primary Physical Education. It is full of ideas for developing...

Health for Life provides the keys necessary for adopting healthy habits and committing to healthy living in high school and throughout the life span. The text covers all of the components of personal well-being, including physical, mental, emotional,...

While there are plenty of texts out there on adapted physical activity, there are none like this one. That’s because Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span takes an interdisciplinary, life span approach and provides content on DEI (diversity,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781799875864Author Pedro Gil-MadronaFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Information Science ReferencePublisher Information Science ReferenceWeight(grams)...

Game Sense is an exciting and innovative approach to coaching and physical education that places the game at the heart of the session. It encourages the player to develop skills in a realistic context, to become more tactically aware, to make better...

With game consoles and the Internet, children are playing as much as they always have - but now, they sit still while doing it. Kids spend as much time watching TV, using computers and playing video games as they spend in school each week. 303...

Physical Literacy across the World records the progress of the concept of physical literacy over the last decade. It examines developments, issues and controversies in physical literacy studies, and looks at how the concept has been implemented around...

This book introduces Cooperative Learning as a research-informed, practical way of engaging children and young people in lifelong physical activity. Written by authors with over 40 years' experience as teachers and researchers, it addresses the...

This book outlines an approach to teaching and learning in physical education that prioritises meaningful experiences for pupils, using case studies to illustrate how practitioners have implemented this approach across international contexts...

The early elementary years are a critical time for children to acquire physical skills. While many books detail the motor skills children need to learn, few focus on how to teach those skills.That's where Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth...

This new book brings together leading and innovative thinkers in the field of teaching and sport coaching pedagogy to provide a range of perspectives on teaching games and sport for understanding. Teaching Games and Sport for Understanding engages...

Support practical learners with this colourful, clear and concise student book Bursting with photographs, this student texbook covers the latest BTEC Tech Award in Sport (first teaching in 2022). It has been written and designed for real learners: ...

Authors have addressed physical literacy in books before-but these books have never comprehensively tied theory to practice. Author Heather Gardner has found a way to help K-12 physical and health education teachers bridge this gap in Physical Literacy...

Critical Pedagogies in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health explores critical pedagogy - and critical work around the body, health and physical activity - within physical education. By examining the complex relationships between policies and...

Redefine Coaching & Athlete Development in Sports is the first book to combine academic research, professional experience, and applied practice to redefine the way in which sports coaching is delivered and how athletes are developed. Written by Lee...

A collection of chapters investigating the important role played by PE and sport in independent schools, from contributors including former Olympic medallists Roger Black and Jonathan Edwards, Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward and Baroness...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611686104Author Susan G. SolomonFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint University Press of New EnglandPublisher University Press of New England

Mentoring is a core element of any successful teacher education or coach education programme, with evidence suggesting that teachers and coaches who are mentored early in their careers are more likely to become effective practitioners. Physical education...

Fundamentals of Health & Physical Education is a highly illustrated, comprehensive text for any PE course. It is the ideal book for a clear theoretical background for anyone, and for wet weather work and cover lessons.It is clear and easy to read -...