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    Health and physical education for elementary classroom teachers : an integrated approach / Retta R. Evans, PhD, MCHES, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sandra K. Sims, PhD., Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham.

    • Title:Health and physical education for elementary classroom teachers : an integrated approach / Retta R. Evans, PhD, MCHES, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Sandra K. Sims, PhD., Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham.
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    • Author/Creator:Evans, Retta R., author.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Sims, Sandra K., 1961- author.
    • Published/Created:Champaign : Human Kinetics, Inc., [2016]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Health education (Elementary)--United States.
      Physical education and training--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States.
      Health education--Standards--United States.
      Physical education and training--Standards--United States.
    • Description:xiii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
    • Series:Human Kinetics.
    • Summary:"In today's elementary schools, teachers who are not certified to teach health and physical education often are asked to do so. Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers: An Integrated Approach is the perfect resource for these educators. It covers both health education and physical education while giving teachers the skills for delivering appropriate lessons to their young students." -- Back cover
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-209) and index.
    • ISBN:9781450459914 (print)
      1450459919 (print)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I Role of Health and Physical Education in the Classroom
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      ch. 3 Health Education
      Growth and Development
      Improving Health Behavior
      Learning Styles
      Comprehensive School Health Education
      Summary
      Review Questions
      ch. 4 Physical Education
      Defining Physical Activity
      Defining Physical Education
      Standard 1
      Standard 2
      Standard 3
      Standard 4
      Standard 5
      Summary
      Review Questions
      pt. II How to Integrate Health and Physical Education Into the Classroom
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      Labs
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      Labs
      ch. 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
      Review Questions
      Labs
      ch. 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
      Review Questions.
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