Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education: George Mason University

This custom ebook includes chapters from Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education, Fourth Edition. It has been specifically designed for students taking the course Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education (PHED 403) at George Mason University.

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Custom ebook for students taking the course Elementary School Instruction in Physical Education (PHED 403) at George Mason University.

Successful Teaching
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Getting the Lesson Started
Instructing and Demonstrating
Motivating Students to Practice
Minimizing Off-Task Behavior and Discipline Problems
Building Positive Feelings

George Graham, PhD, is an award-winning university professor and public school physical education instructor who was named to the NASPE Hall of Fame in 2007. He is the author of Children Moving, currently in its ninth edition and used in more than 250 universities throughout the United States. Graham has spoken on the topic of positive physical education on CBS This Morning, CNN, and National Public Radio. He also has been cited in USA Today, the Harvard Review, and the Washington Post.

Eloise Elliott, PhD, is a Ware Distinguished Professor at West Virginia University, where she leads initiatives to improve the physical activity participation of children. She has developed and taught university physical education teaching courses and conducted teacher training. She developed and oversees a web-based resource to help teachers include physical activity in the pre-K-8 classroom. A former public school physical education teacher, Elliott was appointed to the national President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Science Board.

Steve Palmer, PhD, is associate dean at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff. His background includes 15 years in physical education teacher education and research. He also has taught elementary and middle school physical education. Palmer leads and coordinates NAU’s physical education teacher education program. He has published numerous papers related to physical education curriculum and teaching.