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Download full textCundiff, David E., Ed. – 1985
This monograph includes the following articles to aid in implementation of fitness concepts: (1) "Trends in Physical Fitness: A Personal Perspective" (H. Harrison Clarke); (2) "A Total Health-Fitness Life-Style" (Steven N. Blair); (3) "Objectives for the Nation--Physical Fitness and Exercise" (Jack H. Wilmore); (4)…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Peer reviewedKahan, David; Barnett, David W. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1998
Discusses medical and pedagogical issues of concern to physical educators as they confront and respond to adolescent pregnancy in their schools, making recommendations for the role higher education can play in facilitating exercise programs for pregnant students and discussing an exercise program for pregnant adolescents that has served students…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Exercise, Higher Education
Peer reviewedStrand, Brad; Scantling, Ed; Johnson, Martin – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1998
Discusses a method of teaching a concepts-based fitness course to preservice physical educators, describing five themes that form the course's conceptual framework: what fitness education is and why it is needed, developing a concepts-based fitness course, teaching cognitive aspects of fitness education, teaching physical aspects of fitness…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Alabama State Dept. of Education, Montgomery. – 1981
Guidelines for elementary and secondary school physical education are presented that conform to Alabama education laws and to competency statements prepared by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Physical education objectives are identified as developing and maintaining good health and physical fitness, acquiring…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Peer reviewedPatzer, Catherine E.; Pettegrew, Barbara S. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
This article discusses a program that used holistic literacy instruction to foster literacy growth, self-expression, and communication skills in children with developmental disabilities. Strategies are highlighted for providing writing opportunities in the classroom, and recommendations are made to guide teachers in planning curricula and…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Developmental Disabilities
Beauchamp, Larry S. – 1980
This paper presents, in question-and-answer format, a discussion of the complexities and implications of physical education theory and suggestions for applying this knowledge to the development of physical fitness programs in Canadian schools. The questions consider: (1) the need for physical exercise; (2) definition of physical fitness; (3) basic…
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
