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Guidry, Matthew – Parks and Recreation, 1976
Fitness development must be planned; it is not attained as an incidental consequence of participating in recreation or competitive activity. (JD)
Descriptors: Athletics, Calisthenics, Exercise (Physiology), Muscular Strength
Blackmarr, Syd – American Education, 1974
Discusses the success of project HOPE (Health and Optimum Physical Education) in Irwin County, Georgia. (GB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Physical Development, Physical Education
Download full textJewett, Ann E., Ed.; Knapp, Clyde, Ed. – 1962
Dealing with program ideas for secondary school youth, this book is a companion volume to the 1954 Yearbook of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, and is intended to speak to teachers and supervisors of health, physical education, and recreation. The book is divided into five parts, each containing chapter…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Education, Individual Development, Physical Development
Terrell, Tyrus; And Others – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1965
This booklet presents six articles dealing with rejuvenating physical education instruction in the elementary schools. The first article encourages the use of the 50-yard dash, the broad and high jumps, and relay races in physical education programs. The second article presents movement exercises that are designed to help children explore, solve…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exercise (Physiology), Muscular Strength, Physical Activities
Dobbs, Ralph C.; Steponovich A. J., Jr. – Adult Leadership, 1972
Author draws attention to the need for a proper physical development program that will give adults an incentive to continue their mental and physical progress. (RK)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
MUSIAL, STAN – 1965
THIS ARTICLE CITES THE LOW PRIORITY THAT PHYSICAL EDUCATION GENERALLY HAS IN CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING. IT ALSO CITES THE REASONS FOR DEVELOPING MORE ADEQUATE PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES--(1) OUR WAY OF LIFE NO LONGER PROVIDES VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY NECESSARY FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, (2) A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP EXISTS BETWEEN…
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Facility Utilization Research, Physical Activities
Blann, Mary E. – 1983
The total development of the child can be enhanced and enriched through various activities in physical education, youth sport, and leisure pursuits. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 are eager, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and interested in physical activity, and they comprise the population served by the school physical education program…
Descriptors: Athletics, Child Development, Children, Competition
ANDERSON, JESSIE T. – 1966
THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER OF THIS GUIDE CONSISTS OF A DISCUSSION OF THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES WHICH SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE SUCCEEDING CHAPTER IS CONCERNED WITH (1) THE AIMS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, (2) THE IMPORTANCE OF INITIAL AND ONGOING HEALTH…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Games, Physical Activities
Alajajian, Lisa D. – 1981
Four deaf-blind students at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind were involved in a pilot aerobic program consisting of jogging for 15-20 minutes three times a week. Students were chosen based on their enjoyment of this fast movement and they were given clearance for this activity by both a doctor and a physical therapist. The students'…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System, Conditioning, Deaf Blind
Bucks County Public Schools, Doylestown, PA. – 1970
The Gross Motor Performance Screening Test was designed to aid the classroom teacher in obtaining specific information about the child's physical abilities. The test includes items which have been found to measure the various factors of physical fitness. It also includes items to measure skills important to the child and adult. Included also are…
Descriptors: Athletics, Calisthenics, Elementary Education, Exercise (Physiology)
AVEDON, E.M. – 1966
IN A DISCUSSION OF RECREATION AND MENTAL RETARDATION, RECREATION AND ITS ROLE IN PROVIDING ENJOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LET OFF STEAM, RESOLVE CONFLICTS, AND IMPROVE FEELINGS OF PERSONAL WORTH ARE DEFINED. THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION IN PREVENTING MOTOR RETARDATION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS IN THE MENTALLY RETARDED IS…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources
