Promoting Active Lifestyles in Schools With Web Resource
Published on 16. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4925-3381-8 (ISBN)
Description
Promoting Active Lifestyles in Schools helps teachers promote healthy and active lifestyles, not just in Physical Education (PE) classes but throughout the day.
The book takes a holistic approach towards physical activities. This exposes teachers to a wide range of opportunities that can enhance their pupil's engagement in physical activity.
The text includes a range of health-related learning activities for pupils of different ages that are developmentally appropriate, as well as inclusive and progressive.
The practical activities throughout the text allow teachers to broaden their skills in physical activity and health promotion. These ideas equip students with the knowledge, skills, competence and confidence they need to engage in physically active lifestyles.
The book takes a holistic approach towards physical activities. This exposes teachers to a wide range of opportunities that can enhance their pupil's engagement in physical activity.
The text includes a range of health-related learning activities for pupils of different ages that are developmentally appropriate, as well as inclusive and progressive.
The practical activities throughout the text allow teachers to broaden their skills in physical activity and health promotion. These ideas equip students with the knowledge, skills, competence and confidence they need to engage in physically active lifestyles.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
27 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
5 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4925-3381-8 (9781492533818)
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Persons
Jo Harris, PhD, is director of teacher education and a reader in physical education and sport pedagogy in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University in Loughborough, England. She has 12 years of teaching experience and 29 years of teacher training experience, and she was honoured in 2015 as a principal fellow of the Higher Education Academy for her significant and sustained contribution to excellence and leadership in the field. Harris has received many other awards for her teaching and contributions to the profession. She previously served as both vice president and president of the Physical Education Association of the United Kingdom, and she has authored resources and books for teachers and teacher educators. In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling, reading and recreational exercise. Lorraine Cale, PhD, is associate dean and a professor in physical education and sport pedagogy in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. She has worked in the areas of physical education and teacher education and been actively engaged in research on the promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles in schools, both within and beyond the curriculum, for many years. Cale has been published in academic and professional journals and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. She has also edited or authored three other books and numerous book chapters, and she has produced resources and training courses for teachers. Cale has twice been an elected member of the executive committee for the Association for Physical Education. She enjoys jogging, skiing, theatre and learning French.
Content
Part I. Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles in UK Schools
Chapter 1. Recommendations for Nurturing Healthy, Active Children
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Risks of Inactivity
Schools' Effectiveness in Promoting Active Lifestyles
Common Misconceptions About Children's Health, Activity and Fitness
Summary
Chapter 2. Whole-School Approaches to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Creating a Healthy School
Health Education Models and Approaches
Active Schools Models and Approaches
Increasing Activity Levels in All Lessons
Working With Parents to Promote Active Lifestyles
Summary
Chapter 3. Physical Education's Contribution to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Promoting Active Lifestyles in Curriculum Physical Education
Physical Education and Public Health
Activity-Promoting Models and Principles in Physical Education
Health-Related Learning Outcomes
Health-Related Learning Contexts
Assessment of Health-Related Learning
Health-Related Learning Support
Summary
Part II. Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness in Schools
Chapter 4. Monitoring Health in Schools
Defining Health
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Health
Methods of Monitoring Children's Health
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Health
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Health
Summary
Chapter 5. Monitoring Physical Activity in Schools
Defining Physical Activity
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Methods of Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Physical Activity
Summary
Chapter 6. Monitoring Physical Fitness in Schools
Defining Physical Fitness
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Methods of Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Physical Fitness
Summary
Part III. Health-Related Learning in Physical Education
Chapter 7. Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Rationale for Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Strategies for Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Involving Children With Common Health Conditions in Physical Activity
Recommendations for Involving Children With Asthma, Diabetes and Obesity in Physical Activity
Summary
Chapter 8. Health-Related Learning for 5- to 7-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 5- to 7-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 9. Health-Related Learning for 7- to 11-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 7- to 11-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 10. Health-Related Learning for 11- to 14-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 11- to 14-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 11. Health-Related Learning for 14- to 16-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 14- to 16-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 1. Recommendations for Nurturing Healthy, Active Children
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
Risks of Inactivity
Schools' Effectiveness in Promoting Active Lifestyles
Common Misconceptions About Children's Health, Activity and Fitness
Summary
Chapter 2. Whole-School Approaches to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Creating a Healthy School
Health Education Models and Approaches
Active Schools Models and Approaches
Increasing Activity Levels in All Lessons
Working With Parents to Promote Active Lifestyles
Summary
Chapter 3. Physical Education's Contribution to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Promoting Active Lifestyles in Curriculum Physical Education
Physical Education and Public Health
Activity-Promoting Models and Principles in Physical Education
Health-Related Learning Outcomes
Health-Related Learning Contexts
Assessment of Health-Related Learning
Health-Related Learning Support
Summary
Part II. Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness in Schools
Chapter 4. Monitoring Health in Schools
Defining Health
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Health
Methods of Monitoring Children's Health
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Health
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Health
Summary
Chapter 5. Monitoring Physical Activity in Schools
Defining Physical Activity
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Methods of Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Physical Activity
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Physical Activity
Summary
Chapter 6. Monitoring Physical Fitness in Schools
Defining Physical Fitness
Rationale for Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Methods of Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Learning Through Monitoring Children's Physical Fitness
Applying What You Learn From Monitoring Physical Fitness
Summary
Part III. Health-Related Learning in Physical Education
Chapter 7. Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Rationale for Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Strategies for Involving All Children in Healthy, Active Lifestyles
Involving Children With Common Health Conditions in Physical Activity
Recommendations for Involving Children With Asthma, Diabetes and Obesity in Physical Activity
Summary
Chapter 8. Health-Related Learning for 5- to 7-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 5- to 7-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 9. Health-Related Learning for 7- to 11-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 7- to 11-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 10. Health-Related Learning for 11- to 14-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 11- to 14-Year-Olds
Summary
Chapter 11. Health-Related Learning for 14- to 16-Year-Olds
Health-Related Learning Outcomes and Contexts
Assessing Health-Related Learning
Monitoring Health, Activity and Fitness
Health-Related Learning Plans for 14- to 16-Year-Olds
Summary