This book views gymnastics as both sport and art and provides gymnasts with an introduction to the types of dance training that can enhance their performances. Dance training routines that incorporate several dance styles are presented to help gymnasts acquire polish, prevent injuries, improve their body alignment, express their creativity, and…

A recent development in elementary physical education is the use of Schema theory as a basis for teaching and understanding the acquisition of motor skills by children. This theory suggests how children learn and perform a variety of movements. (DF)

A number of movement skills for young children, based on Ambrose Brazelton's recording, "Only Just Begun," are presented. (LH)

Movement exploration allows for a variety of activities emphasizing movement, while developing self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-direction through physical education. (Author/MB)

Children have a need and a right to active, movement-oriented play. With the aid of an imaginative parent, such play can assist in the maturation of a child's cognitive ability and serve as a means of developing basic motor skills. (LH)

The author responding to criticism of an earlier article attempts to clarify his previous remarks on the reliability and validity of measures of body image in mentally handicapped persons. (LC)

This collection of color and symbol-coded cards comprises an activity program designed to help parents, teachers, or tutors teach basic movements to children. The 10 sets of activities included in the program are (1) relaxation, (2) flip flops and crawling, (3) lifting and rolling, (4) limb movements, (5) rolling, (6) creeping, (7) locomotion…

One of the most important developmental tasks for children is to learn to know and respect the self. Movement education is the genesis of children's growing awareness of themselves and of their bodies. (JN)

This booklet presents three brief papers which focus on movement activities, transition activities, and incorporating parental assistance in preschool classrooms. "Let's Get Moving" suggests many circle, imagery, and mime exercises, for individuals, pairs, or groups of children. "Tips on Handling Transition Times" offers…

Educators are finding that children who excel early in physical activities also exhibit early academic potential. The Glassboro, New Jersey, Park and Recreation Department sponsors a program featuring teacher-directed group movement activities for children from three to six years old. Activities include warm-up movements, dances, and basic…

Presented is a motor enrichment manual designed as part of Project PEPP (Putnam City Early Prevention Program), a program for handicapped children in kindergarten, first, and second grades. The manual is divided into five units: body image, gross motor, laterality, directionality, and fine motor. Provided for each unit are a criterion referenced…