Part I: Developing a Foundation
Chapter 1: A New Perspective in Elementary Physical Education
Heart Disease Begins in Childhood
Physical Activity as a Key Factor
National Physical Activity Plan
NASPE Physical Activity Guidelines for Children
Physical Activity Philosophy
Components of Health-Related Physical Fitness
Sport-Related Physical Fitness
Fitness Education
Summary
Chapter 2: A Team Approach to Fitness Education
Mixed Messages
Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs
Let’s Move and Let’s Move in School
School Wellness Plan
Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing
Youth Fitness Tests
Authentic Assessment
Summary
Chapter 3: Behavioral Change and Motivational Strategies
Rainbow to Youth Fitness and Active Lifestyles
What Motivates Children to Move?
Types of Motivation
Motivational Strategies
Summary
Chapter 4: Principles of Health-Related Physical Fitness
Core Principles of Health-Related Physical Fitness
Stages of a Physical Activity Session
Components of Health-Related Physical Fitness
Summary
Chapter 5: Fitness Education for Children With Disabilities
Individualized Education Plan
Guidelines for Inclusion
Obesity
Asthma
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Spinal Cord Impairments
Intellectual Disability
Summary
Part II: Planning and Teaching Fitness Education
Chapter 6: Teaching Strategies
Traditional Teaching Models
Humanistic Approach to Teaching Fitness
Spectrum of Teaching Styles
Instructional Technology
Class Structure
Summary
Chapter 7: Planning for Fitness
Sample Yearly Plan for Developmental Level III
Sample Lesson Plans
Fitness Education Lessons
Fitness Integration Lessons
Summary
Chapter 8: Teaching Health-Related Physical Fitness Concepts
Strategies for Teaching Fitness Concepts and Active Lifestyles
Scope and Sequence
Developmental Level I Fitness Concepts: Physical Activity Is Fun
Developmental Level II Fitness Concepts: The Best I Can Be
Developmental Level III Fitness Concepts: Let’s Get Heart Smart
Summary
Chapter 9: Collaborating With the Classroom Teacher
Interacting With the Classroom Teacher
Communication Strategies
Thematic Units: An Approach to Integrated Learning
Cardiovascular Health: A Thematic Unit
Health-Related Physical Fitness Classroom Activities
Developmental Level I Classroom Activities
Developmental Level II Classroom Activities
Developmental Level III Classroom Activities
Summary
Chapter 10: Getting Parents and Your Community Involved
Establishing a Plan of Action
Communication
Parent Education
Parent Participation During School Hours
Home-Based Activities
Community Involvement
Summary
Part III: Fitness Activities
Chapter 11: Developmental Exercises
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscle Fitness
Flexibility
Exercises to Avoid
Summary
Chapter 12: Active Games
Characteristics of Developmental Games
Promoting Physical Activity Through Active Games
Developmental Level I Games
Developmental Level II Games
Developmental Level III Games
Summary
Chapter 13: Dance and Rhythmic Activities
Safety Precautions
Planning Developmentally Appropriate Activities
Developmental Level I Dance and Rhythmic Activities
Developmental Level II Dance and Rhythmic Activities
Developmental Level III Dance and Rhythmic Activities
Summary
Chapter 14: Yoga for Children
Helpful Hints
Breathing Poses
Standing Poses
Kneeling Poses
Sitting Poses
Lying Poses
Support Poses
Games
Summary
Chapter 15: Schoolwide Events
Fitness Field Day
Fit for Life Family Night
Geography Run
School Health Fair
Early Bird Wake-Up and Afternoon Perk-Up
Jump Rope for Heart, Hoops for Heart, and Step for Heart
ACES: All Children Exercising Simultaneously
Recess Workouts
Fitness Clubs
Principal Walks
Holiday Classics
Summary
