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Kimbrough, Sandy – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2006
In this article, the author states that becoming a better physical education teacher can be challenging since it is the time for attending conferences, reading journals, and collaborating with colleagues. She added, that working at a summer camp for children provides a valuable way for physical education teachers not only to earn extra money…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Recreational Activities, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Education
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Stevens-Smith, Deborah – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2006
In this article, the author states that it's important for physical educators to understand the connection between balancing and learning. Since, balancing activities provide a link between physical education and the classroom that can enhance both academic learning and physical skill development. They need to be aware of the tremendous impact…
Descriptors: Perceptual Motor Coordination, Physical Activities, Skill Development, Physical Education
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Szapacs, Cindy – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2006
Teaching strategies that work for typically developing children often do not work for those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. However, teaching strategies that work for children with autism do work for typically developing children. In this article, the author explains how the principles and concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis can be…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Behavior Modification, Physical Education, Behavior Change
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Oslin, Judy – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2004
Most motor development experts, teacher educators, and physical educators agree that the development of fundamental motor skills ought to be the focus of primary level (K-2nd grade) physical education. Given the limited number of days allocated for physical education in most elementary schools, ensuring that all students learn 200 or more…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Play, Motor Development, Physical Education
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Todorovich, John R.; Curtner-Smith, Matthew D.; Prusak, Keven; Model, Eric D. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2005
Educators and researchers interested in responding to the demands of politicians and citizens to improve the American educational system have responded with the creation of national and, often, state standards across subject areas. Physical education teachers and researchers who recognize the importance of physical education, and as part of an…
Descriptors: State Standards, Social Behavior, Skill Development, Psychomotor Skills