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Thomas, Katherine T., 1948-

Physical education methods for elementary teachers / Katherine T. Thomas, Amelia M. Lee, Jerry R. Thomas. - Third edition, New edition. - xvii, 453 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc (12 cm)

Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (DVD-ROM)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Health and developmental benefits of physical education -- Meeting the mission of the elementary school -- Physical growth and maturation -- Motor performance during childhood -- Cognition, learning and practice -- Physical activity for children -- Psychosocial factors in physical education -- Planning your curriculum -- Organizing for teaching -- Managing students -- Teachers' rights, responsibilities, and best practices -- Equipment and facilities -- Instructing students -- Evaluating students -- Growing as a teacher.

ISBN: 0736067043 9780736067041

LCCN: 2007034002

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physical education for children--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Physical education for children--Curricula

LC Class. No.: GV443 / .T495 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 372.86044