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Thomas, Jerry R.; Thomas, Katherine T.; Williams, Kathleen – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
In aligning the curriculum for the preparation of future teachers, it is essential to teach knowledge and application of the interactions among content knowledge (about motor skills and fitness principles), procedural knowledge (how to teach skills and promote fitness), and the teaching of physical activity (how to execute a lesson). This article…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Motor Development, Teaching Methods
Stodden, David F.; Goodway, Jacqueline D. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2007
Although significant attention has been given to promoting physical activity among children, little attention has been given to the developmental process of how children learn to move or to the changing role that motor skill development plays in children's physical activity levels as they grow. In order to successfully address the obesity…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Psychomotor Skills, Skill Development
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Zieff, Susan G.; Lumpkin, Angela; Guedes, Claudia; Eguaoje, Terry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
With 17,000 members, NASPE is the largest of the five national associations of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and comprises six Academy Committees (Biomechanics; Curriculum and Instruction; Exercise Physiology; Motor Development and Learning; Sport and Exercise Psychology; and Sport History,…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Athletics, Federal Legislation, National Standards