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Resource for middle school and upper-elementary physical education teachers.

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Author:   Mary Hirt ,  Irene Ramos
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9780736057790

ISBN 10:   073605779
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   04 March 2008
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Activity Finder Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Maximum Learning for All Establish Student Expectations Assess Yourself Assess Your Students Maximize Learning Time Explain and Enforce Department Procedures Establish Class Management Protocols Get Off to a Good Start Activities Chapter 2: Fitness Made Fun Incentives Success and Fun for All Structuring Lessons Putting It Together Activities Chapter 3: Social Skills Development Elements of a Successful Social Skills Curriculum Developing the Curriculum Activities Chapter 4: Student-Centered Learning Laying the Foundation Unit 1: Juggling Unit 2: Circus Tricks Unit 3: Tossing, Catching, Throwing, and Striking Unit 4: Foot Skills Summary Chapter 5: Sequence Learning Unit 1: Using Grids in Team Sport Unit 2: Gladiator Games Unit 3: Rhythm and Dance Chapter 6: Promoting Your Program Address the Three Circles of Influence Build the Curriculum Spread the Word Find Support References and Resources About the Authors How to Use the CD-ROM

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Mary Hirt, BA, has been named the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for California (2002), the Southwest (2003), and the nation (National Association for Sport & Physical Education, 2003). She is a Nike Go PE master trainer and a SPARK master trainer (SPARK creates, implements, and evaluates programs that promote lifelong wellness). In her 20 years as a teacher, Ms. Hirt has presented at numerous conferences, including the National Physical Education Conference. During her spare time she volunteers at a boxer rescue organization in Los Angeles, training dogs and preparing them for adoption. She also enjoys rock climbing. Irene Ramos, MEd, has over 21 years of experience in education, including 16 years as an administrator with an emphasis in student support services. She has presented at several state and regional conferences on maximizing and promoting student achievement. A member of the Association of California School Administrators, Ms. Ramos received her MEd from UCLA in 1990. She enjoys hiking, jogging, and bike riding in her leisure time.

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