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Coelho, Jeffrey D.; Contreras, Guadalupe – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2020
Many educators are now being tasked to incorporate STEAM education to facilitate meaningful learning and engage students in critical thinking. STEAM education may be enhanced through integration of other school subjects such as physical education. The purpose of this article is to describe a STEAM educational approach to foster the creation of an…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Learner Engagement, Critical Thinking, Physical Education
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Muro, Joel H.; Stulmaker, Hayley; Rose, Katherine Kensinger – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2012
Understanding the developmental stages of children is crucial for coaches. Equally important is the way adults communicate with children. In his seminal work describing the influence of society and social interactions on the psychosocial development of children, Erikson (1950, 1963) described the developmental crises faced by children at each…
Descriptors: Play, Adolescents, Developmental Tasks, Developmental Stages
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Strawbridge, Marilyn – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2013
Because children and adolescents are not just miniature adults, it is important to know that children might be vulnerable to injury and may not respond positively to certain types or intensities of training. It is also important to recognize how training can positively affect growth and development, so it can be judiciously applied at critical…
Descriptors: Exercise Physiology, Child Safety, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Valentini, Nadia – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2004
In this article, the author discusses two strategies--visual cues (modeling) and verbal cues (short, accurate phrases) which are related to teaching motor skills in maximizing learning in physical education classes. Both visual and verbal cues are strong influences in facilitating and promoting day-to-day learning. Both strategies reinforce…
Descriptors: Athletics, Motor Development, Cognitive Development, Child Development
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Lynott, Francis J., III – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2008
Integrating other content areas into physical education does not have to come at the expense of learning and practicing movement concepts, skill themes, or fitness concepts. Through the use of the content linkage approach, physical educators can reinforce classroom content in a physical education setting. This article discusses the content linkage…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Classroom Environment, Physical Education Facilities
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Wang, Lin – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2004
In this article, the author discusses how to improve a child's motor skills through listening by using three simple steps--recording the auditory model, determining when to use the auditory model, and considering where to use the auditory model. She points out the importance of using a demonstration technique that helps learners understand the…
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Child Development, Teaching Methods, Models