Physical education objectives have been classified and interpreted in a variety of ways; however, new knowledge and insights make it necessary to critically analyze them and refine interpretations of their significance. (JD)

Describes a procedure for implementing practical curricula for remediating specific perceptual--motor disabilities. Suggests that implementation of a continuous program of curriculum development can enhance possibilities for student learning. (FL)

AN ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO EVALUATE THE EDUCATIONAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEMSELVES AND THE CULTURE-AT-LARGE WAS INITIATED SO THAT CURRICULUM APPROACHES AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES APPROPRIATE TO THEIR NEEDS COULD BE DEVELOPED. THE SAMPLE CHOSEN FOR THE STUDY WERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH SPANISH…

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)

This document describes the methods employed in, the information gathered during, and the current status of this project. The project attempted to (1) identify those perceptual skills that appear to be directly related to the basic classroom tasks of reading and arithmetic at the primary level, (2) identify perceptual skills that relate directly…

The article presents the rationale and structure for a functional curriculum sequencing model for teaching the severely handicapped. (Author/DLS)

Movement is motivated, encouraged, and governed by psycho-social development, motor development, and humanistic principles as well as by exercise physiology and kinesiology. The Basic Stuff series identifies the body of knowledge which underlies purposeful movement and can be integrated into concept or fundamental skill curricula. (JN)

This guide is designed to encourage educators as well as parents and community members to view physical education as an integral component of the school's educational program. It can be used for curriculum building and as an example of what represents current best practices in physical education. Model learner outcomes cover eight areas of study:…

This paper examines the developmental problems of the environmentally disadvantaged in light of recent research; makes a case for intervention during infancy, and attempts to specify some concrete details of a curriculum for an Infant Educational System (IES). A rationale for infant education is presented and a vast amount of literature related to…

The Process Oriented Interactive Learning System postulated in this paper starts with the generation of a set of process objectives for children which are based on the principles of development - intellectual and social - and related to the substance of the basic goals which society holds for education: reading, language, number, independence, and…

This book is written for physical educators and classroom teachers of elementary school children. It is divided into five parts. Part one presents background information for developing a child-centered program and explores the educational potential of movement experiences. Part two introduces a six-step model designed to provide a sound…

This guide offers a functional, child-tested physical education program for elementary students. Chapters in the book discuss the following topics: (a) current educational and sociological trends; (b) rationale for the program; (c) guidelines for program planning; (d) organization for effective teaching; (e) basis of movement learning and…

Curriculum theory is a rationale for defining purpose, selecting objectives, and determining content. Two rationales, movement analysis, and developmental stages are discussed and evaluated, in terms of their purposes, objectives, content, and teaching methods. (JN)