Description
Book SynopsisHealth and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers, Second Edition, will help teachers who might not have specialized training deliver innovative health education and physical education lessons. It covers both subjects in one handy resource and is aligned with national health education, physical education, and state-specific academic standards.
Table of ContentsPart I. Role of Health and Physical Education in the ClassroomChapter 1. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Defining Health in the 21st Century
History of Health in Culture
History of Health in the United States
U.S. Health in the 21st Century
Healthy Behaviors Begin in Childhood
Responsibility of Classroom Teachers
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 2. Contextual Considerations of the Learner
Brain Development in Children and Adolescents
Physical Development and Health
Factors That May Affect Learning
Psychosocial Considerations for Changing Health Behavior
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 3. A Coordinated Approach to Healthier Students
Unhealthy Habits
Federal Policies Designed to Improve Student Health
Need for Collaboration Between Education and Health
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model
Applying the WSCC Model
Best Practices
Role of Teachers
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 4. Health Education
Comprehensive School Health Education
Planning the Curriculum
Teaching Controversial Topics
Professional Development
Effective Teaching Methods
Developmental Strategies When Teaching
Assessment of Student Learning
Teaching Students With Chronic Conditions
Facilitators of Quality Health Education
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 5. Physical Education
Defining Physical Activity
Defining Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Chapter Wrap-Up
Part II. How to Integrate Health and Physical Education Into the ClassroomChapter 6. Creating a Healthy Classroom
Policies That Support Student Health
Physical Activity Policies
Classroom Practices That Promote Student Health
Classroom Health Throughout the Year
Dimensions of a Healthy Classroom
Back-to-School Supply List
Unhealthy Teaching Practices
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 7. Creating an Active Classroom
Physical Activity Outside of Planned Academic Instruction
Physical Activity Integrated Into Planned Academic Instruction
Equipment Needs for an Active Classroom
Class Management and Organization
Inappropriate Practices
Safety
Class Behavior Management
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 8. Integrating Health Education Into the Classroom
National Standards for Academic Performance
National Health Education Standards
Brainstorm Integration Ideas
Link Health Education Standards With Academic Standards
Develop Grade-Specific Interdisciplinary Activities
Develop an Integrated Activity Plan
Chapter Wrap-Up
Labs
Chapter 9. Integrating Physical Education Into the Classroom
National Standards for Academic Performance
National Standards for K-12 Physical Education
Brainstorm Integration Ideas
Link Physical Education Standards With Academic Standards
Develop Grade-Specific Interdisciplinary Activities
Develop an Integrated Activity Plan
Chapter Wrap-Up
Chapter 10. Advocating for a Healthy, Active School
Advocacy in the Classroom
Advocacy in the School
Advocacy for Parents and the Community
Advocacy Tips for Using a Media Source
Advocacy Tips for Policymakers and Administrators
Chapter Wrap-Up
Appendix A. National Health Education Standards
Appendix B. National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
Appendix C. Examples of Health Education Integrated Activity Plans
Appendix D. Examples of Physical Education Integrated Activity Plans
