This collection of articles deals with the importance of physical education to a child's development. The first article, "Directions and Thrust," examines three aspects of elementary physical education which became particularly important in the 1960's: movement education, perceptual-motor development programs, and the multidisciplinary approach.…

This is a compilation of articles selected from American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation publications and conferences 1970-76 in which elementary school physical education issues are identified and explored. Articles address research, practice, and theory in the areas of: perspectives for elementary school physical…

This book is designed for physical education teachers at the elementary level. It includes a discussion of physical education for grades seven and eight, which provides specific background knowledge for teachers who did not receive adequate training for this age group. Information concerning the physical, mental, social, and creative development…