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Erkert, Jan – 2003
This book provides theoretical knowledge, practical tips, and inspiration to help prepare the next generation of dancers and meet the demands of contemporary dance. It teaches the reader to set strategies and reasonable goals; use rituals to facilitate centering; safely incorporate conditioning principles; understand the interplay between gravity…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Curriculum Development, Dance Education, Higher Education
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Trammell, Peggy – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
Poetry offers excellent possibilities for teaching creative dance. Curriculum development and lesson plan ideas in the area of poetry interpretation through dance and movement for elementary school students are described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Children, Creative Activities, Creative Expression, Curriculum Development
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Curriculum Development. – 1986
This syllabus, designed for use by administrators, program developers, and teachers, provides local education agencies with a framework for establishing a required physical education instructional program in New York's public schools. Information is presented on education laws and commissioner's regulations regarding physical education, as well as…
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Movement Education
Weiler, Virginia Bryant; And Others – 1988
This book, a revision of a previous publication, "Dance: Creative/Rhythmic Movement Education", continues and expands on the substantive work contained in the initial publication. Building on the essential elements of the body of knowledge articulated in the first book, this guide presents a conceptual framework for dance and gives procedures for…
Descriptors: Creativity, Curriculum Development, Dance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Pica, Rae – 1995
This text offers both theoretical and practical information for teaching movement to elementary students. Following an introduction to movement education theory, the content of the book is divided into four sections. Chapter 1 of part 1 outlines a rationale for movement education. Chapter 2 looks at the cognitive, affective, and motor development…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dance, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Stinson, Sue – 1988
The purpose of the book is to help teachers develop an understanding of dance in the preschool setting, sense when dance can be a natural extension of classroom activity, and develop skill in planning and leading meaningful dance experiences. The first chapter of this book discusses what dance in preschool education is about and its importance for…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Barringer, Mary Dean – 1986
The manual presents a program planning framework and teaching units for teaching dance and movement to severely and profoundly handicapped individuals. The planning framework contains four components: (1) aesthetic perception/multisensory integration; (2) creative expression; (3) dance heritage/historical and cultural; and (4) aesthetic…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Curriculum Development, Dance Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Pangrazi, Robert P.; Beighle, Aaron; Sidman, Cara L. – 2003
This book provides evidence that the pedometer is an effective tool for teaching students about physical activity, improving teaching and facilitating program accountability. It covers all the basics of starting a pedometer program, including how to use and store the devices. It also offers special considerations for school settings (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Health Promotion
Palmer, Heather C. – 2003
This book is designed to guide teachers through the process of creating a developmentally appropriate rhythmic gymnastics program for children age 5-11. Rhythmic gymnastics programs develop fitness, inspire creativity, and allow all children to work at their own level. The book features 10 chapters in two parts. Part 1, "Getting Started on a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education
Bain, Linda, Ed.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The Basic Stuff project is an effort to include more general concepts such as the effects of exercise, the learning of a new skill, and psychological factors influencing performance. The Basic Stuff Series attempts to summarize for teachers appropriate concepts and teaching methods. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Motor Development
Bennett, Catherine – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1980
One of the most important vehicles for learning during the preschool years is the experience of physical activity. Carefully planned situations in which children experiment with the processes of moving furnish them with experiences in learning to control objects and their bodies. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Motor Development, Movement Education
Dupont, Blanche Burt; Schulmann, Diana – 1987
This study sought to investigate effects of a dance program on bilateral toe-standing balance and single-point static balance skills of a group of children with Down Syndrome. Thirteen experimental and 10 control group students between the ages of 3 and 13 years were assessed on toe-standing balance and single-point standing balance on the right…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dance Therapy, Downs Syndrome, Elementary Education
Kelly, Noeline Thompson; Kelly, Brian John – 1997
Most physical education at the pre-school, kindergarten, and primary level is taught by caregivers and classroom teachers with minimal training in the area. This publication suggests many activities for pre-school centers and elementary schools that can take place outside in the playground with a minimal supply of equipment and with children in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Games, Movement Education
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. – 1986
The purpose of this guide is to present dance education as a discipline and to encourage student participation in a wide range of dance activities. The unit, "Rationale/Philosophy/Goals," contains an introduction to the program, a rationale, and overall goals. "Scope/Sequence/Strategies," presents a chart which lists basic…
Descriptors: Body Image, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Dance
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Werner, Peter H. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
In a South Carolina elementary school, the music teacher and physical education teacher, working together, have developed a curriculum to reinforce and complement learning of concepts common to both areas. Concepts such as space, force (dynamics), time, flow, rhythm, and pitch (level) are taught concurrently. (PP)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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