{"product_id":"9781718214743-promoting-elementary-school-physical-act","title":"Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeas for Enjoyable Active Learning\u003cbr\u003eEnhancing student growth, this resource empowers educators with 50 versatile K?5 ideas that integrate movement into lessons, recess, and PE. Creative, research-backed strategies fit small spaces with little equipment, boosting health, behavior, and academic engagement throughout the day.\u003cbr\u003ePhysically active children experience healthier growth and development. They are less likely to be overweight. They learn more effectively and manage their behavior better. Yet many classroom teachers offer little or no time for physical activity because they feel pressed for time, space, and equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat’s where \u003ci\u003ePromoting Elementary School Physical Activity: Ideas for Enjoyable Active Learning\u003c\/i\u003e comes in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text provides K-5 classroom teachers and physical educators with simple, creative strategies and activities that have proven successful in schools and that are suitable for all children. The ideas are practical, accessible, and backed by research that supports the benefits of physical activity in the classroom. They are also flexible-meaning the authors present guidance and options for modifying activities, so teachers can choose what works best for their students. Most activities can be carried out in small spaces or within an existing classroom setup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromoting Elementary School Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e offers a total of 50 ready-to-use activities in four categories:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom physical activity breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysically active instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced physical education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe games and activities afford schools the opportunity to emphasize physical activity throughout the day. The activities are \u003cb\u003eeasy to fit into the curriculum\u003c\/b\u003e at any and all points, including before and after school. \u003cb\u003eLittle or no equipment is needed\u003c\/b\u003e; for the few activities that require equipment, suggestions are provided to make simple equipment from everyday materials. In addition, most chapters offer \u003cb\u003equick tips\u003c\/b\u003e to help teachers overcome any challenges that might come up with the activities in that section, and many chapters come with an \u003cb\u003einfographic\u003c\/b\u003e that shows or describes the benefits of the activity for the topic being discussed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromoting Elementary School Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e is organized into three parts:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e, Classroom Physical Activity, offers ideas for integrating classroom physical activity breaks, incorporating physical activity into academic instruction, taking advantage of recess, and creating a physically active classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e, Physical Education, is written specifically for the physical education teacher. It provides simple strategies for getting students moving throughout physical education class, connecting them to physical activity resources in the school and community, and facilitating lifelong physical activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e, The Physically Active School, presents more options for student physical activity, including ideas for before- and after-school programs and physically active transport to and from school. It also focuses on the importance of the physical environment, physical activity policies, physical activity practices, and social environment. The comprehensive school physical activity program is explored as a tool to organize and coordinate the physical activity opportunities presented throughout this book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis practical guide makes it easy for teachers to bring the fun of physical activity-along with its academic, social, and health benefits-to their K-5 students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40865940734049,"sku":"9781718214743","price":26.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34747282.jpg?v=1749692616","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781718214743-promoting-elementary-school-physical-act","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}