Physical Education Activity Handbook

Key Benefit: The Physical Education Activity Handbook, Thirteenth Edition provides existing and future physical education teachers with the content knowledge and teaching techniques they need to offer their students a chance to learn a wide range of engaging activities. More than 40 activities are explained, with essential information such as equipment, rules, skills and techniques, teaching and learning strategies, and a comprehensive reference section for further expertise. Activity chapters instruct the reader in three key areas: what the activity is, how to do it, and how to teach it to others. Using this text, teachers and teachers-in-training alike will be fully prepared to offer their students a varied learning experience that is engaging, exciting, and meaningful. The Thirteenth Edition features the addition of Zumba and Pilates content, new instructive web links in the end-of-chapter material, and updated instructions and photos. Key Topics Considerations for Effective Skill Learning, Principles of Physical Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Football: Flag and Touch, Golf, Gymnastics and Tumbling, Handball and Racquetball, Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking, Lacrosse, Orienteering, Recreational Sports, Skating: Inline, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Swimming, Diving, Water Exercise, and Fitness Swimming, Team Handball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weight Training, Yoga, Lifetime Activities Market Intended for those who would like to gain a basic knowledge of physical education.