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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 Jan 2002

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 Jan 2002

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 Jan 2002

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 Jan 2002

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 …


Motivating Marginalized Youth Through Health Related Service-Learning, Jane Klara Miller Jan 2002

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.


A Middle School Health And Fitness Portfolio, Kevin Dale Taylor Jan 2002

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 Jan 2002

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.