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Physical Education Activity Handbook, The, 10/E
Neil Schmottlach, Balls Brothers Foundation
Jerre McManama, Ball State University

ISBN-10: 0205344011
ISBN-13:  9780205344017

Publisher:  Benjamin Cummings
Copyright:  2002
Format:  Paper; 432 pp
Published:  10/08/2001


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This dynamic revision of a tried-and-true textbook helps students learn and teachers organize at beginning and intermediate levels of physical education.

Now in its tenth edition, The Physical Education Handbook reveals learning activities that emphasize more effective skill learning and are appropriate for meeting the special needs of P.E. students. With revised chapters, new material, updated pictures, an opening chapter that directs the reader on how to effectively use the text, and new URLs at the end of each chapter, this book coaches both teacher and student on principles of physical fitness, contemporary activities, and over thirty physical activities.


Features

  • Offers the most complete resource of physical education activities for both instructors in physical education and students interested in sports activities and physical fitness.
  • Investigates both skills and techniques for over thirty physical activities at beginning and intermediate levels.
  • Includes practical suggestions for instructors to incorporate meaningful principles into physical activities at effective teaching and learning.
  • Includes a section in every chapter that offers tips for modifying skills or activities for people with special needs.


New To This Edition

  • TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE — new web site references at the conclusion of each chapter with annotated information about each invite students and instructors to further research and stay current on the chapter topic.
  • TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE — new introductory chapter addresses how technology can be used by physical education teachers; also includes mechanics and psychology of learning considerations and describes how to use the text more effectively.
  • New chapter on Yoga (Ch. 28) investigates the principles of yoga, relaxation and stretching to assist instructors in developing healthful lessons that are effective for skill learning.
  • New chapter on Contemporary Activities (Ch. 8) recognizes the emergence of new activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snowboarding, in-line skating, skin and scuba diving, and skateboarding. This chapter offers the nature and purpose, necessary equipment, types of involved skills, and references for further investigation for these new types of physical activities.


Table of Contents



Preface.


Acknowledgements.


 1. Considerations for Effective Skill Learning.


 2. Principles of Physical Fitness.


 3. Aerobic Dance.


 4. Archery.


 5. Badminton.


 6. Basketball.


 7. Bowling.


 8. Contemporary Activities.


 9. Cycling.


10. Dance (Folk, Square, Social, Western [Line]).


11. Field Hockey.


12. Football: Touch and Flag.


13. Golf.


14. Gymnastics and Tumbling.


15. Handball and Racquetball.


16. Orienteering.


17. Recreational Sports (Angling, Horseshoes, Pickle-ball, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Frisbee).


18. Skiing: Cross-Country.


19. Soccer.


20. Softball.


21. Speedball.


22. Swimming, Diving and Water Exercise.


23. Team Handball.


24. Tennis.


25. Track and Field.


26. Volleyball.


27. Weight Training.


28. Yoga.


Appendix How to Conduct Tournaments.


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  • Physical Education Activity Handbook, The, 12/E
    Schmottlach & McManama
    ©2010  |  Benjamin Cummings  |  Paper; 512 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321596390  |  ISBN-13: 9780321596390
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