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Rubrics In Use As An Assessment Tool For Elementary Physical Education, Megan Marie Brown
Rubrics In Use As An Assessment Tool For Elementary Physical Education, Megan Marie Brown
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There are many health related benefits of participating in regular physical activity. A well-designed elementary physical education program will promote lifetime physical activity that may reduce the risk of disease. In implementing a quality curriculum for physical education, educators need to take in to account the standards when deciding the direction for their curriculum (NASPE, 2005). According to the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (2008), physical education includes curriculum, instruction and assessment all implemented together. This project addresses the need for meaningful and convenient assessment tools.
Bringing Physical Education Home: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Use Outside Of School, Nicholas Joseph Lombardo
Bringing Physical Education Home: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Use Outside Of School, Nicholas Joseph Lombardo
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A handbook has been developed to aid in the integration of physical fitness and movement of elementary students beyond the school gymnasium. As more and more evidence points to the need and importance of physical activity being a daily part of children's lives, it is clear that the current requirements of physical education in today's schools are not enough. The handbook consists of six sections regarding the scope of where outside the school these activities can be done: at home indoors, your own back yard, within your neighborhood, surrounding cities, around the state, across the Nation. The targeted population for …
The Importance Of High School Nutrition Education, Rebecca Toisie Swanson
The Importance Of High School Nutrition Education, Rebecca Toisie Swanson
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This project looks at obesity and undernourishment in American students. The project discusses the importance of physical education and nutrition education and the lack there of in the 21st Century. Research indicates current legislative mandates involving standardized testing and a stress on core academics, changing familial and societal structures and evolving food technology have helped lead to the obesity epidemic in the United States. The project also looks at different ethnic and socioeconomic groups and the impact nutrition and overall health plays in these groups. The project includes a nutrition curriculum that is designed to be used in a ninth …
“Starting Off On The Right Foot” A Guide For Elementary Physical Education Teachers To Assist Them In Successfully Beginning The School Year, Carrie Boers
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This guide was created to assist new elementary physical education teachers in successfully beginning the school year. The Federal Way School District currently has no guide or established procedure readily available to assist with the transition of teachers into elementary physical education programs. This project examines the necessary components of a successfully managed elementary physical education program. The author chose to create this guide after the difficulties she encountered transitioning from the junior high school physical education (P.E.) program to an elementary level P.E. program. Physical education teachers are often placed in environments that are unfamiliar to them; therefore, this …
Integrating Transformative Multicultural Practice Into The Traditional Physical Education Curriculum, Kari Lea Breeden
Integrating Transformative Multicultural Practice Into The Traditional Physical Education Curriculum, Kari Lea Breeden
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This study is intended to serve as a resource for upper elementary physical education teachers seeking supplemental materials to integrate diversity through multicultural education in their traditional physical education classroom. Two questions are the basis for this study: ( 1) Can multicultural education be integrated into the upper elementary physical education classroom? (2) How can teachers' use this study as an assessment tool in their upper elementary physical education program? This study is built upon the work of scholar James Banks. It will extend the work of James Banks by showing how his concept of changing the curriculum to integrate …
Effect Of Movement Activities On Student Engagement: A Handbook Of Movement Activities For Elementary Teachers, Leanne Kaye Procter
Effect Of Movement Activities On Student Engagement: A Handbook Of Movement Activities For Elementary Teachers, Leanne Kaye Procter
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A handbook has been developed to aid teachers in the incorporation of movement activities in the elementary classroom. The activities can be done between lessons or between long periods of focus. The activities will help to gain attention and engagement of students. The activities in the handbook are to be used as a supplement to any existing elementary curriculum. The handbook consists of seventy-eight activities that may be used in a variety of classroom settings. Current literature and research surrounding the topics of engagement, stimulation, retention, and the importance of movement for adolescents were explored.
Imbedding New Technologies Into Current Practice: A Guide For Administrators Of Physical Education, Thomas J. Haeck
Imbedding New Technologies Into Current Practice: A Guide For Administrators Of Physical Education, Thomas J. Haeck
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Many new technologies are available to the Physical Education teacher, yet few are commonly used. This project contains findings from a review of literature regarding Physical Education technology use in today's schools. The guidelines presented in this project were designed to facilitate the integration of Physical Education technology into the schools curriculum. The project was designed with the fundamentals of the constructivist classroom in mind, as well as including all students in the process. Students from historically marginalized groups, low socio-economic status, high and low achieving students, students with physical exceptionalities and special education students were all included in this …
Physical Fitness And Student Academic Performance: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Elementary Teachers, Meghann Dunn-Gomez
Physical Fitness And Student Academic Performance: A Handbook Of Fitness Activities For Elementary Teachers, Meghann Dunn-Gomez
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A handbook has been developed to aid in the integration of physical fitness and movement in an elementary classroom and/or to be used as a supplement to any existing elementary teaching cmTiculum. The handbook consists of eight content areas regarding the integration of physical fitness in the traditional elementary classroom setting: arts, communication, health, reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. Each section of the project consists of a variety of lesson plans and activities to be implemented in elementary classrooms. Current literature and research surrounding the topic of integrating physical fitness and movement in the educational setting were …
Addressing The Washington State Health And Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirements By Incorperating Yoga Into The Physical Education Curriculum, Nicola Joanne Stewart
Addressing The Washington State Health And Fitness Essential Academic Learning Requirements By Incorperating Yoga Into The Physical Education Curriculum, Nicola Joanne Stewart
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The benefits of balancing the physical, mental, and psychological well being of adolescents, was researched. The research suggests that yoga is a discipline that can greatly enhance the Washington State Health and Fitness Essential Academic Leaming Requirements, which are designed to give the student skills to Jive a healthy and active life. Lesson plans with illustrations have been created, which can assist educators in incorporating yoga into the existing physical education curriculum. Instructions are given on how to use the lesson plans, how to adapt them, and suggestions for educators to create their own lesson plans.
A Model Curriculum For Selected Physical Adaptations For Students With Special Needs, In Alignment With Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (Ealr's), Eric Davis
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model curriculum for selected physical education adaptations for student with special needs, in alignment with Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's). To accomplish this purpose, a review of selected literature was conducted. Additionally, related information from selected sources was obtained and analyzed. The model curriculum was developed for implementation in the Ellensburg School District in the 2002-2003 school year.
A Model Sex/Health Education Curriculum For Middle-Level Students In Taiwan, Shih-Wei Cheng
A Model Sex/Health Education Curriculum For Middle-Level Students In Taiwan, Shih-Wei Cheng
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model sex/health education curriculum for middle-level students in Taiwan. To accomplish the purpose, a review of related literature was conducted. Additionally, related information/materials from selected sources was obtained and analyzed.
Implementing A Comprehensive Middle School Physical Education Program: A Handbook Of Activities And Learning Experiences For Integration Of Fitness Skills And Lifetime Activities Into The Physical Education Curriculum, Rand Marquess
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A middle school physical education program designed to integrate fitness skills and lifetime activities into the physical education curriculum was implemented. Ways to improve fitness, increase participation, improve skills, provide competition and cooperation, and develop knowledge and values related to physical activity were researched and implemented. A curriculum guide from first quarter through fourth quarter was provided with expected student outcomes identified. An explanation of the rationale for conducting each of the separate activities in any modified format was stated. A handbook of fitness and lifetime activities was provided as a resource for other physical education teachers.
Promoting Total Wellness In The Health Education Curriculum: A Holistic Approach, Alicia Marie Mciver
Promoting Total Wellness In The Health Education Curriculum: A Holistic Approach, Alicia Marie Mciver
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The benefits of exploring, understanding, and balancing the social, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions in one's life were researched. The research suggests that providing students in health education classrooms with meaningful avenues to learn about these dimensions within themselves would lead to higher levels of wellness and an overall higher quality of life. A handbook for educators was created to supplement parts of the existing curriculum, as well as show readers that this type of supplemental health handbook can be created by anyone to be used with any type of health curriculum. This handbook contains three health units. Each …
A Handbook For Coaches Of Women's High School Basketball, Jamie Ann Johnston
A Handbook For Coaches Of Women's High School Basketball, Jamie Ann Johnston
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In developing a successful basketball program there are certain components that must be present. Creating a philosophy based on the beliefs of the coach and the concept of expectations and goal setting are imperative to long-term success. Organization of the overall program including its philosophy, goals, and how to go about teaching the correct mechanics and ftmdamentals are essential in creating a handbook for women's high school basketball coaches. The purpose of this project was to create a handbook of activities and strategies to be used by individuals who are seeking to coach basketball at the high school level. A …
Motivating Marginalized Youth Through Health Related Service-Learning, Jane Klara Miller
Motivating Marginalized Youth Through Health Related Service-Learning, Jane Klara Miller
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The project provides secondary health teachers who work with marginalized youth with a handbook of service-learning ideas in six units to incorporate into the curriculum. The handbook allows students to utilize the skills they have learned in the classroom by participating in service-learning activities in their community. Students involved in all stages of the service-learning process gain confidence to take ownership of the program allowing for success. By connecting the community and schools through learning, students are given the opportunity to explore their talents, get to know their communities, strengthen developmental assets and learn from one another.
Wenatchee School District Middle School Athletic Program: A New Concept In Middle Level Sports, James "Ted" Taylor
Wenatchee School District Middle School Athletic Program: A New Concept In Middle Level Sports, James "Ted" Taylor
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The Wenatchee School District in Wenatchee, Washington instituted a new middle school athletic program in response to the construction of a new middle school. The new dynamics in the district provided the opportunity to reassess the goals, objectives, and philosophy of their middle school athletic program. Visitations to several of these programs and interviews with many of the administrators, coaches, teachers, and student athletes revealed many of the strengths and weaknesses of the various programs. This information was presented to Wenatchee School District middle level administrators, community leaders, and middle school staff in order to develop the criteria that met …
A Middle School Health And Fitness Portfolio, Kevin Dale Taylor
A Middle School Health And Fitness Portfolio, Kevin Dale Taylor
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There are needs for keeping track of students' growth, development, maturation, goals, and accomplishments during their school experience. This project was developed to achieve those items at the middle school level. A student will be responsible to fill out a personal profile, record yearly goals, daily activities, health grades, and the physical fitness test data all in the health and fitness portfolio. The portfolio will allow students to take ownership in the program and motivate them to improve on health and fitness activities every year.
Middle School Health And Fitness Curriculum, Michele Lynn Taylor
Middle School Health And Fitness Curriculum, Michele Lynn Taylor
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This project was created to supply the middle school level with a health and fitness curriculum. It has three separate chapters, with each chapter containing four lessons. The chapters cover basic health, nutrition, and physical fitness. The curriculum supplies information for the teacher, forms and worksheets for the students, and assessments to be used with the curriculum. This curriculum is intended to accompany a physical education class.
The Cooperative Approach: A Handbook For Elementary Physical Education Teachers Focusing On Cooperation Within The Pe Curriculum, Michael D. Johnson
The Cooperative Approach: A Handbook For Elementary Physical Education Teachers Focusing On Cooperation Within The Pe Curriculum, Michael D. Johnson
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After being transferred to teach physical education, I wanted to prepare myself by gaining some background knowledge on foundations, concepts, and objectives in physical education. I noticed a large transformation in recent years from curriculums focusing on competitive, self-defeating games, to an approach aimed at teaching skills, cooperation and teamwork. I compiled research on the history, goals and intent, and cooperation and teamwork in the physical education curriculum. I also compiled research on the national and state standards, and evaluation and grading in the physical education program. Based on the research, I created a handbook for physical education teachers. The …
Wellness Curriculum In Relation To Eating Disorders, Lindzee Christina Perez
Wellness Curriculum In Relation To Eating Disorders, Lindzee Christina Perez
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The purpose of this project was to develop a handbook to assist secondary health teachers in providing a tool to develop healthy body image, through health promotion. Many health teachers are left with few resources to teach healthy body image. Through the review ofliterature, the writer presented the definition of healthy body image, the history behind eating disorders, the physiological/psychological effects of eating disorders, as well as the benefits of implementing a Healthy Body Image-Health Promotion handbook. This handbook should be a significant aid to secondary health teachers, and others who have an interest in helping adolescents understand eating disorders …
A Model Athletic Director's Handbook For Sunnyside High School, Brian P. Hart
A Model Athletic Director's Handbook For Sunnyside High School, Brian P. Hart
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model athletic director's handbook of procedures/practices for use in guiding athletic program development at Sunnyside High School. To accomplish this purpose, a review of related research and literature was conducted. Additionally, related information from selected school districts was obtained and analyzed.
A Model Coach's Handbook For Orting High School, Chad Nasinec
A Model Coach's Handbook For Orting High School, Chad Nasinec
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model athletic coaches handbook for Orting High School, Orting School District, Orting, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, current research, literature, and other related information were reviewed. Additionally, specific policies of related information from selected authorities were adapted and developed to meet the needs of the athletic programs at Orting High School.
An Hiv/Aids Facts Video And Supplemental Quiz, Jeanette Earline Gambriel Bergen
An Hiv/Aids Facts Video And Supplemental Quiz, Jeanette Earline Gambriel Bergen
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) prevention instructional video for secondary level students in Highline School District #401, Seattle, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, current research and literature concerned with the education, transmission, and prevention of HIV, current statistics, and latest technologies were reviewed. Additionally, related information from selected sources was reviewed and Analyzed. A hand search of various other sources was also conducted.
A School Law Resource Manual For Coaches In The South Kitsap School District, Brian V. Carlson
A School Law Resource Manual For Coaches In The South Kitsap School District, Brian V. Carlson
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The purpose of this project was to develop a school law resource manual for athletic coaches employed in the South Kitsap School District in the state of Washington. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding selected law and legal issues related to athletics was conducted.
A Model Playground Behavior Program For Primary Level Students In The Cashmere School District, Scott R. Griffith
A Model Playground Behavior Program For Primary Level Students In The Cashmere School District, Scott R. Griffith
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The purpose of this project was to design and develop a Model Playground Behavior Program for elementary-level students in the Cashmere School District, Cashmere, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, current research and literature on playground safety and programs were reviewed. Additionally, related information from selected school districts was obtained and analyzed for possible ideas or practices to be included in the model playground program.
A Process Model For Evaluating Athletic Coaches In The Mabton School District, Casey Taylor Gant
A Process Model For Evaluating Athletic Coaches In The Mabton School District, Casey Taylor Gant
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The purpose of this project was to design and develop a process model for evaluating athletic coaches in the Mabton School District, Mabton, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, research and information on developing an evaluation form for athletic coaches was reviewed. Additionally, a hand search of various other sources was also conducted.
A Model Athletic Coaching Handbook For The Quillayute Valley School District, Terence A. Jensen
A Model Athletic Coaching Handbook For The Quillayute Valley School District, Terence A. Jensen
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The purpose of this project was to develop a model resource handbook for use by athletic coaches, the athletic director, and school administrators in the Quillayute Valley School District at Forks, Washington. To accomplish this purpose a review of current literature and research regarding coaching handbooks was conducted. Additionally, coaching handbooks from selected western Washington State "A" school districts were obtained and analyzed.
A Model Junior High School Intramural Athletic And Activities Program For The Central Kitsap School District, Mark Eathorne
A Model Junior High School Intramural Athletic And Activities Program For The Central Kitsap School District, Mark Eathorne
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The purpose of this project was to design and develop a model intramural athletic and activities program for students in grades seven through nine, in the Central Kitsap School District. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature and research regarding secondary level extracurricular programs was conducted. Additionally, information regarding existing extracurricular programs in selected Washington state junior high schools has been obtained and analyzed. The Junior High School Intramural and Activities Program developed was intended for use in the Central Kitsap School District, in Silverdale, Washington.
A Reference Manual For The Wapato Boys' Basketball Program, George Juarez
A Reference Manual For The Wapato Boys' Basketball Program, George Juarez
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The purpose of this project was to develop a reference manual for a school district boys' basketball program. To accomplish this purpose, a four-part manual has been designed around the foundational areas of: (1) philosophy, (2) fundamentals, (3) drill, and (4) organization. The manual was designed for use by the Wapato School District basketball staff.
Developing Handbook: South Central League Standard Operating Procedures, Allan A. Schele
Developing Handbook: South Central League Standard Operating Procedures, Allan A. Schele
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The purpose of this project was to explore existing standard operating procedures of athletic leagues from around the State of Washington and to develop a Standard Operating Procedures Manual for use by the South Central "A" League of District IV of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. The results showed that although all leagues are required to have such a manual, the governing body of high school athletics, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (W.I.A.A.), recommended that only five league handbooks be used as models toward the development of this project.