Description
Book SynopsisPhysical Best, Fourth Edition, is an all-inclusive resource that combines three previous books in one. The text is updated to address SHAPE America's standards and outcomes and to reflect the latest research and best practices. More than 100 activities for K-12 students are offered on the accompanying web resource.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Physical Best
Suzan F. Ayers and Mary Jo Sariscsany What Is the Physical Best Instructional Approach?
Health-Related Fitness Education
What Makes Physical Best Unique?
Physical Best Activities
Related Resources
Physical Best Certificate
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2. Creating Physical Activity Behaviors That Last a Lifetime
Hannah Brewer, Ethan Hull, and Randy Nichols Physical Activity Trends
Physical Activity and Behavior Change
Motivation
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAPs)
Goal Setting
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3. Basic Training Principles
Sean Bulger and Brooke Towner Understanding the Basic Training Principles
Applying the Basic Training Principles
Components of a Physical Activity Session
Social Support and Safety Guidelines
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4. Exploring Nutrition for Student Health
D. Gayle Povis Healthy Students Do Better in School
Road Map to Healthy Eating
Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat (Macronutrients)
Energy From Food Fuels Activity
Making Sense of Food Labels
Vitamins and Minerals (Micronutrients)
Water for Health and Performance
Beware of Added Sugar and Sodium
Creating a Culture of Health
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Jan Galen Bishop and Bette Jean Santos Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Related Terms
Importance and Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Endurance Guidelines
Teaching Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Principles of Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Monitoring Intensity
Training Methods for Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Safety Guidelines
Technology
Assessing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Cardiorespiratory Endurance and the Curriculum
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 6. Body Composition
Scott Going and Melanie Hingle Teaching Guidelines for Body Composition
Strength Training and Body Composition Management
Methods of Measuring Body Composition
Helping Students Who Are Overfat or Underfat
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7. Flexibility
Elizabeth A. Burkhart and Philip Dlugolecki Definitions of Flexibility Concepts
Types of Stretching
Benefits of Flexibility
Factors Affecting Flexibility
Teaching Guidelines for Flexibility
Yoga in Physical Education
Principles of Training
Addressing Motor Skills Through Flexibility Activities
Safety Guidelines for Flexibility Activities
Contraindicated Exercises
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Patrick McHenry Definitions of Muscular Strength and Endurance Concepts
Developmentally Appropriate Resistance Training
Benefits of Resistance Training
Teaching Guidelines for Muscular Strength and Endurance
Principles of Training
Training Methods for Muscular Strength and Endurance
Alternative Methods of Training
Addressing Motor Skills Through Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities
Safety Guidelines for Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9. Integrating Health-Related Fitness Education Into the Curriculum
Bane McCracken Curriculum Development
Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT)
Program Design
Developing Objectives and Outcomes
Developing a Curriculum to Promote Lifetime Health-Related Fitness
Teaching for Lifelong Fitness
Fitness Education Cycle
Student Choice
Fitness for Life
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 10. Employing Best Practices for Teaching
Betsy Gunther Preparing the Environment
Keeping Students Involved
Teaching Styles
Enhancing Health-Related Fitness Education in the Classroom
The Concept of Homework
Extending Physical Activity Time
Technology
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11. Including Everyone
Keith Johannes, Brian Culp, and David Lorenzi Relevant Laws
Benefits of Inclusion
Methods of Inclusion
Major Areas in Which to Ensure Inclusion
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 12. Overview of Assessment and Assessing the Cognitive and Affective Domains
Christina Sinclair Understanding Assessment
Importance of Assessment
Recommended Assessment Tools
Applying Assessment Tools
Using Assessments for Program Planning
Motivating Through Assessment
Making Assessment Practical
Summary
Discussion Questions
Chapter 13. Assessing Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity
Lynn V. Johnson and Christina Sinclair FitnessGram
Guidelines for Assessing Health-Related Fitness
Tailoring Health-Related Fitness Assessment
Using Health-Related Fitness Results Appropriately
Guidelines for Assessing Physical Activity
Tools for Assessing Physical Activity
Summary
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