Jayne D. Greenberg – författare

Fitness education is often overlooked for various reasons: no equipment, no weight room, large class size, or lack of professional development.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses provides real solutions for all these issues. This book offers secondary-level physical educators innovative ideas, practical answers, and guidance in implementing fitness education programming that will meet the needs of all students.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses is packed with highly useful tools and resources: 211 instructional photos showing exercises and stretches that require no equipment and are easily adapted for varying abilities18 pacing guides that form a week-by-week blueprint for implementing a semester-long fitness education courseA robust online resource with all 18 pacing guides, as well as a blank template for developing your own;139 video demonstrations of all the book’s exercises and stretches;PowerPoint presentations to show in PE classes, including video demonstrations of the book’s exercises and stretches; andteacher aids and student handouts, including assignments, assessments, posters, and a 12-week personal fitness planTeachers can use the pacing guides to develop a semester-long fitness education course that can be implemented in either a traditional or block schedule. These guides offer objectives, class discussion topics, activities, assessments, and teaching strategies for each week of an 18-week semester. All topics in the guides are aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K–12 Physical Education.The authors guide teachers in addressing the following priorities within a fitness education course: social and emotional learning; behavior modification principles and adherence to fitness activities; social cognitive theory; classroom management; student safety; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and social justice.Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses also includes a detailed chapter on nutrition education written by internationally recognized sport nutritionist Lisa Dorfman, who provides teachers a wealth of information to integrate into fitness courses.Teachers will learn how to integrate a quality fitness education curriculum into any setting (rural, urban, or suburban) and any learning model (remote, hybrid, or in-person learning).Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses is organized into three sections: Part I presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of fitness education; its importance in a standards-based curriculum; pedagogical and content knowledge considerations; nutrition, wellness, and consumer issues; and the general components of fitness education.Part II focuses on various components of fitness education: flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness. This part includes stretching and muscular strength and endurance workouts, illustrated with photos in the book and videos in the online resource.Part III guides readers in enabling students to participate in community fitness and activity events to support the development of lifelong fitness habits.Through Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses, teachers will be able to provide appropriate fitness activities that will lead to the elevated health and wellness of students and a greater appreciation for participating in lifelong activities.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.

The revised SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards are defining physical education (PE) programs, providing the framework for students’ physical literacy journeys. Organization and Administration of Physical Education: Theory and Practice, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, incorporates the revised standards, making it the text administrators need to learn how the standards affect curriculum development and implementation of a successful PE program.This edition is thoroughly updated by two award-winning educators, Jayne Greenberg and Judy LoBianco, who are joined by a sterling list of contributors who have taught at every education level in urban, suburban, and rural settings.In this second edition, the roles and responsibilities of PE administrators are examined through theoretical and practical lenses. Beyond incorporating the revised PE standards and the latest research throughout, other enhancements to this edition include the following: An expanded technology chapter that addresses equity and the digital divide, remote learning, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence A more comprehensive chapter on teacher and program evaluation A new chapter on social-emotional learning (SEL) with connections between content, pedagogy, and practices A new chapter on diversity, equity, and inclusion that provides culturally responsive teaching approaches to elevate the participation of underrepresented teachers and students New content for physical education department chairpersons The result is an essential manual for future and current administrators in PE leadership positions who want to acquire new skills in the primary six areas of responsibility.Part I explores leadership and management styles and presents practical theories of motivation, development, and planning for the essential components of a quality PE program.In part II, readers examine various curriculum, instruction, and assessment models and get guidance on planning special events.Part III helps administrators plan new school facilities or renovate existing ones, and it presents contemporary concepts in universal design and sustainable environmental design. It also offers ideas on how to incorporate technology, including developing online PE courses.Part IV explores communication, legal issues, and human resources so administrators can learn how to advocate for their programs.Part V explains the fiscal responsibilities inherent in administrative positions and shows how administrators can secure independent funding, offering many examples of grants and fundraising opportunities with sample grant applications.Part VI, new to this edition, explores the integration of content and pedagogy with SEL practices. It also offers legal and practical strategies to enhance the involvement of those who are underrepresented in PE.Each chapter also includes sidebars from professionals, who share tips and insights on successful program implementations. To further enhance practical application, readers have online access to downloadable forms, checklists, and other supportive materials.Published with SHAPE America, this text offers the solid foundational theory and practices needed for today’s challenges in PE administration.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.