Children Moving is a comprehensive introduction to teaching physical education to the elementary school student.
This text is both soundly based in theory and a practical guide to teaching physical education to children. Its
skill themes approach trains teachers to help children develop their motor skills with developmentally appropriate
activities.
Table of Contents
PART I. INTRODUCTION AND CONTENT OVERVIEW
1. The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children
2. The Skill Theme Approach
3. Skill Themes, Movement Concepts, and the National Standards
4. Physical Fitness and Wellness for Children
5. Reflective Teaching
6. Teaching Children with Special Needs
PART II. TEACHING SKILLS
7. Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency
8. Planning
9. Establishing an Environment for Learning
10. Maintaining Appropriate Behavior
11. Observation Techniques
12. Developing the Content
13. Instructional Approaches
14. Assessing Student Learning
15. Understanding Your Teaching
PART III. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS DEFINED
16. Space Awareness
17. Effort
18. Relationships
PART IV. SKILL THEME DEVELOPMENT
19. Traveling
20. Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging
21. Jumping and Landing
22. Balancing
23. Transferring Weight and Rolling
24. Kicking and Punting
25. Throwing and Catching
26. Volleying and Dribbling
27. Striking with Rackets and Paddles
28. Striking with Long-Handled Implements
PART V. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS AND SKILL THEMES IN THE CONTENT AREAS
29. The Skill Theme Approach in Dance
30. The Skill Theme Approach in Gymnastics
31. The Skill Theme Approach in Games
32. Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum
PART VI. THE FUTURE
33. Building Support for Your Program
34. Physical Education for Tomorrow's Children
