Updated to incorporate current standards and recommendations, "the bible" of elementary P.E. continues to provide the best combination of theoretical framework and hands-on activities available. Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children provides prospective teachers with the tools necessary to ensure success in today's educational environment. Whether starting a new program, restructuring an established one, or working with a team in an existing system, DPE is a valuable pre-service and in-service tool. The thirteenth edition integrates the National Standards for Physical Education and addresses new recommendations designed to increase the activity levels of children and improve their overall fitness levels. For elementary physical education teachers.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good text for new teachers:
This book has great listings of activities to do with kids, whether in the academic setting or a camp/child care setting. Fun games, exercises and other activities are easy to look up and have good directions. A solid textbook for new teachers.
Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, 14th Edition:
This is an excellent aide in learning how to teach physical eduation to elementary school students. Pangrazi is an excellent author and essential information and helpful tips to teach physical education. Overall, this book is the most useful and I am definately not selling it back.
Book recieved late:
It took so long to get it. My class only had 2 classes left.
I didn't need this anymore.
Linda Morgan
Dynamic Physical Education:
I have used this book for two years now and found it helpful with lots of practical information. Implementing the lessons will require the lesson plans(not included) to fully utilize the contents of the book. This book is Sport based and Standards based. There are 36 weekly lessons which gives the program lots of structure. The author assumes you have enough space (indoor & outdoor) to teach the program. The cost of equipment can be high although there is a pretty good section on "How to make your own"... more info
