Table Of ContentSectionI The Curriculum Process Chapter1 Introduction to Standards-Based Curriculum Development Chapter2 International Perspectives on the Implementation of Standards By Ann MacPhail, University of Limerick Chapter3 Building a Quality Physical Education Program By Deborah Tannehill,University of Limerick and Jacalyn Lund,Georgia State University Chapter4 Building the Curriculum By Deborah Tannehill,University of Limerick and Jacalyn Lund,Georgia State University Chapter5 Evaluating Your Physical Education Curriculum By Jacalyn Lund, Georgia State University and Deborah Tannehill, University of Limerick Chapter6 Creating Curricular Assessments By Jacalyn Lund, Georgia State University and Deborah Tannehill, University of Limerick Chapter7 Teaching All Kids: Valuing Students Through Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practice By Gay L. Timken, Western Oregon University and Doris L. Watson, University of Nevada at Las Vegas SectionII Main Theme Curriculum Models Chapter8 Personal and Social Responsibility By Melissa Parker, University of Northern Colorado and Jim Stiehl, University of Northern Colorado Chapter9 The Skill Theme Approach to Physical Education By Shirley Holt/Hale, Linden Elementary School Ret., Oak Ridge, Tennessee Chapter10 Adventure Based Learning in your Physical Education Program By Ben Dyson, The University of Auckland, New Zealand and Sue Sutherland, The Ohio State University, USA Chapter11 Outdoor Education By Jim Stiehl, University of Northern Colorado; Melissa Parker, University of Northern Colorado and Maura Coulter,St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, (A College of Dublin City University) Chapter12 Teaching Games for Understanding By Steve Mitchell, Kent State University and Judy Oslin, Kent State University Chapter13 Sport Education: Authentic Sport Experiences By Hans van der Mars, Arizona State University and Deborah Tannehill, University of Limerick Chapter14 Cultural Studies Curriculum in Physical Activity and Sport By Mary O'Sullivan, University of Limerick, Ireland; Gary Kinchin, University of Southampton, UK; Eimear Enright, University of Queensland, Australia Chapter15 Fitness and Wellness Education By Karen McConnell, Pacific Lutheran University SectionIII Keep Your Curriculum Dynamic Chapter16 It's Not Business as Usual By Deborah Tannehill, University of Limerick and Jacalyn Lund, Georgia State University
SynopsisThe Third Edition was created around the 2014 National Standards for Physical Education for K-12 education. Written by experts with a wealth of experience designing and implementing thematic curriculum, this innovative resource guides readers through the process of writing dynamic curriculum in physical education. The text begins by looking at the new national standards and then examines physical education from a conceptual standpoint. It goes on to examine the development of performance-based assessments designed to measure the extent of student learning and explores the various curricular models common to physical education. It delves into sport education, adventure education, outdoor education, traditional/multi-activity, fitness, and movement education, describing each model and how it links with physical education standards. New and Key Features of the Third Edition: Includes a new Chapter 2, International Perspectives on the Implementation of Standards Includes a new Chapter 4, Building the Curriculum Includes a new Chapter 6, Creating Curricular Assessments Discusses the process of designing a standards-based curriculum by developing goals that are based on a sound philosphy Explores assessment and the importance of documenting students progress toward the standard Examines how teachers can provide students with opportunities to achieve their learning goals through challenging and motivating choices