Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, motor and sensory development, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the active learning needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary graders that fits each child's…

The author discusses mathematics techniques for computing instantaneous velocities from data recorded via stroboscopic photography. (MJB)

Six recreational activities for elementary aged children involving the use of a ball are described. The activities are designed to develop personal and physical skills and teach children to bounce, dribble, catch, throw, or roll a ball with improved effectiveness. (PHR)

The purpose of this article is to share with teachers selected information from the literature of motor learning which may stimulate thinking and generate interest in research on the questions pertinent to the problem of teaching game skills. (JD)

Discusses physical activities for six age groups in the 4-month to 6-year range which emphasize the interaction between parent and child. Briefly describes those exercises which are appropriate for each age group. (BR)

Instructions and illustrations support this discussion of learning activities designed to remediate deficiences and build skills in balance and/or motor skills for mildly handicapped students who may not have access to physical therapy or adaptive physical education. Appropriate for both regular and special classes, activities include arm…

The Children's Developmental Play Program at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) encourages fine and gross motor skills in developmentally disabled children while simultaneously improving self-concept and optimizing risk taking behaviors. (SB)

The article considers how three types of language skills (receptive, functional expressive, and descriptive expressive) can be integrated into typical gross and fine motor activities for language delayed preschoolers. (Author/CL)

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…

Teachers should not allow the current popularity of movement education to alter their approach to physical education without first considering the limitations as well as the merits of movement education. (RC)

Rhythmic gymnastics is an outgrowth of rhythmic and dance gymnastics and promotes good posture, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, along with appreciation of music and movement together. The current status of rhythmic gymnastics and its historical development are briefly discussed. Descriptions are given of rhythmic gymnastic…

Discusses the possible relationships between reading instruction and five areas of the psychomotor domain--space, laterality, directionality, following directions, and self-concept--and suggests methodological implications for the teaching of reading. (RL)

Noting that infants should be encouraged to be physically active from the beginning of life to enhance physical and cognitive development, this statement provides teachers, parents, caregivers, and health care professionals with guidelines that address the kinds of activities, the environment, and the individuals responsible for facilitating very…

The importance of learning new movement skills is shown in relation to learning folk dances. Folk dancing not only improves physical skills, but also results in an understanding and appreciation of the richness of other cultures. (JN)

The games analysis approach to adapted physical education is described in terms of its underlying factors and the relationships between game design and behavioral outcomes. (JMF)