Physically active children experience healthier growth and
development. They are less likely to be overweight. They learn more
effectively and manage their behavior better. Yet many classroom
teachers offer little or no time for physical activity because they
feel pressed for time, space, and equipment. That’s where
Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity: Ideas for Enjoyable
Active Learning comes in. This text provides K-5 classroom teachers
and physical educators with simple, creative strategies and
activities that have proven successful in schools and that are
suitable for all children. The ideas are practical, accessible, and
backed by research that supports the benefits of physical activity
in the classroom. They are also flexible—meaning the authors
present guidance and options for modifying activities, so teachers
can choose what works best for their students. Most activities can
be carried out in small spaces or within an existing classroom
setup. Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity offers a total
of 50 ready-to-use activities in four categories: Classroom
physical activity breaks Physically active instruction Recess
Enhanced physical education The games and activities afford schools
the opportunity to emphasize physical activity throughout the day.
The activities are easy to fit into the curriculum at any and all
points, including before and after school. Little or no equipment
is needed; for the few activities that require equipment,
suggestions are provided to make simple equipment from everyday
materials. In addition, most chapters offer quick tips to help
teachers overcome any challenges that might come up with the
activities in that section, and many chapters come with an
infographic that shows or describes the benefits of the activity
for the topic being discussed. Promoting Elementary School Physical
Activity is organized into three parts: Part I, Classroom Physical
Activity, offers ideas for integrating classroom physical activity
breaks, incorporating physical activity into academic instruction,
taking advantage of recess, and creating a physically active
classroom. Part II, Physical Education, is written specifically for
the physical education teacher. It provides simple strategies for
getting students moving throughout physical education class,
connecting them to physical activity resources in the school and
community, and facilitating lifelong physical activity. Part III,
The Physically Active School, presents more options for student
physical activity, including ideas for before- and after-school
programs and physically active transport to and from school. It
also focuses on the importance of the physical environment,
physical activity policies, physical activity practices, and social
environment. The comprehensive school physical activity program is
explored as a tool to organize and coordinate the physical activity
opportunities presented throughout this book. This practical guide
makes it easy for teachers to bring the fun of physical
activity—along with its academic, social, and health
benefits—to their K-5 students.
General
Imprint: |
Human Kinetics
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Russell,R. Pate
• Ruth P Saunders
|
Pages: |
168 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-71821-474-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-71821-474-X |
Barcode: |
9781718214743 |
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