Physical Education 4
Skillful Movement
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R070124
Wisdom Keepers
In Wisdom Keepers, from the Dance Alive series, powwow dances such as the Grass, Jingle and men's and women's Fancy dances are demonstrated. History and issues surrounding First Nations dances are discussed and dancers are interviewed.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050193
Teaching Yoga for Life: Preparing Children and Teens for Healthy, Balanced Living
Using a whole-child learning approach, Teaching Yoga for Life offers clear, step-by-step directions and numerous illustrations to assist teachers in presenting activities, lessons and 52 yoga poses. Numerous black-and-white photographs enhance the text. Included in the book are a table of contents, an activity-finder and a pose index.
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Book
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$54.95
Record posted/updated:
October 17, 2020
R050339
Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education(9th ed.)
This comprehensive resource is divided into six seven parts. Part One provides an overview of the value and purpose of physical education, the pedagogy of the skill themes approach and the characteristics of the skill themes and movement concepts. Part Two focuses on becoming a reflective teacher, including how to determine the levels of skills proficiency. Part Three discusses active teaching skills, such as establishing protocols and maintaining appropriate behaviour. Part Four is devoted to the development of movement concepts and explores space awareness, effort and the relationships of body parts. Part Five addresses skill themes in dance, gymnastics and games. Part Six explains how to apply skill themes to in-school and out-of-school activities. One of the chapters in this section provides a range of ideas to adapt the content for diverse learners. Part Seven focuses on the future. Icons highlighting assessment, cognitive understanding and safety are included. This professional resource offers photographs, charts, diagrams and drawings. Included are a table of contents, an appendix that presents sample yearly overviews and an index.
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Book
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$145.95
Record posted/updated:
December 23, 2018
R047428
Canadian Active Living Fitness Circuit Charts. Elementary Series
There are 40 laminated charts, 49 cm by 34 cm, from the Elementary Schools Series that assist teachers and students with whole-body training. Two cards provide front and back views of the muscular and skeletal systems. The 40 cards are coloured photographs of activities. Each activity card has the title of the activity, detailed instructions on how to perform the activity and safety tips. A 30-page teacher manual accompanies the cards and provides information on equipment that is required, fitness circuit layouts, determining repetitions and sets, suggestions for music, the benefits of each exercise and an assessment and evaluation rubric.
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Kit
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$225.00
Record posted/updated:
August 19, 2016
R038515
6 Fit Kids' Classroom Workout
These workouts can be used in any school space to invigorate and motivate students. They excite students about being physically active and provide an ideal break from the day's routines. They can also be used as a warm-up to other physical activity.
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 1. Hip and Happening Kardio Funk
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 2. Drum Beating, Foot Stomping African
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 3. Shimmy, Shaking and Loving Latin
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 4. Heart Pounding, Arm Pumping Aerobic Dance
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 5. Getting Funky
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Fit Kids Classroom Workout 6. Loving Afro Latin
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CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$28.49 (Includes 6 videos)
Record posted/updated:
November 23, 2021
R052414
Rene Bibaud's Complete Fundamentals of Rope Jumping
Long a staple in physical education programs, the jump rope is a proven, effective and inexpensive tool. Many physical education teachers, however, struggle with how to get the most from rope jumping. The video will assist educators in: teaching rope jumping through a structured and progressive process; keeping students moving, interested, challenged, and on task; knowing common mistakes to watch for and how to correct them; and effectively teaching eight sets of skills. The video includes the following skills: 1. Single Rope Skills I: basic bounce, side swing, jumping jax, full twist, cross, one-foot hop, jogging step, rope manipulations, pretzel; 2. Single Rope Skills II: helicopter, spread eagle, cossacks, basic push-up, double under, 180 turn, 360 turn, kick and catch; 3. Single Rope Skills III: can-can, skier, bell, scissors, watermelon, Texas star, pretzel cross, front back cross; 4. Freestyle; 5. Partner Work: side-by-side, shared rope, big little; and 6. Long Rope and Double Dutch.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$35.50
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2021
R070246
BrainDance. Variations for Infants Through Seniors
In these videos, Anne Green Gilbert and her students (toddlers through seniors) demonstrate variations of the BrainDance. These exercises move through fundamental movement patterns that wire the central nervous system in the first year of life. The BrainDance offers benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress and increased alertness and concentration. It can be used at home, at school, in the office and in the dance studio for brain reorganization, connectivity/alignment, a centering body/brain warm-up or to wake-up or calm-down. Variations include rhymes with young children, standing, lying down, and sitting in chairs, travelling and working with partners.
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CD/DVD
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$39.00 US
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R003482
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction features new content plus the original content of Steps in Time. The first volume of Steps in Time teaches three Métis dances: Duck Dance, Fancy Jig and Rabbit Dance. These dances are combinations of several steps which are demonstrated clearly. Steps in Time can be used independently or in conjunction with Métis Dances Kit: Kindergarten to Grade 9 (that is also recommended).
Steps in Time II focuses on teaching the Red River Jig and square dancing moves and holds, as well as two square dances: the Quadrille and la danse du crochet. It also features an interview with Jeanne Pellitier who discusses her history as a dance instructor and caller and why dance is important.
Steps in Time II focuses on teaching the Red River Jig and square dancing moves and holds, as well as two square dances: the Quadrille and la danse du crochet. It also features an interview with Jeanne Pellitier who discusses her history as a dance instructor and caller and why dance is important.
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CD/DVD
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$25.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070989
Energy In, Energy Out: Food as Fuel
This book from the Slim Goodbody's Lighten Up! Series discusses what a healthy weight is, good food choices, appropriate portion sizes and the value of daily physical activity. It also addresses diet fads, eating disorders and steroids and includes suggestions for making healthy choices and setting personal goals. Colourful illustrations, charts and graphs enhance the easy-to-read text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a list of websites for further information and an index.
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Book
Price :
$20.76
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036497
The Creative Dance Keys
This attractive kit includes a CD-ROM, a key-shaped instruction booklet, a 60-minute video, 12 vocabulary-building word rings and a music program on compact disc. The bilingual CD-ROM (French and English) is an interactive resource designed to assist teachers in researching and planning dance lessons. Users can quickly scan the contents of the instruction booklet, view a video sample, listen to a music sample and more.
The key-shaped instruction booklet includes a teacher's guide and 20 creative dance structures with over 60 variations. It offers clear, descriptive directions. The 60-minute DVD shows elementary level children demonstrating the 20 basic dance lessons. The 12 word rings contain over 1,200 words that have the potential to help extend vocabulary and imagination. An endless expansion of movement options occurs when the word rings are combined with the dance structures on the keys. The kit offers 95 minutes of a variety of instrumental music on compact disc.
The key-shaped instruction booklet includes a teacher's guide and 20 creative dance structures with over 60 variations. It offers clear, descriptive directions. The 60-minute DVD shows elementary level children demonstrating the 20 basic dance lessons. The 12 word rings contain over 1,200 words that have the potential to help extend vocabulary and imagination. An endless expansion of movement options occurs when the word rings are combined with the dance structures on the keys. The kit offers 95 minutes of a variety of instrumental music on compact disc.
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Kit
Price :
$299.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R047689
Maximum Middle School Physical Education
It is important to create an environment where all students experience success in physical education. The lessons and activities in this book make fitness fun so that all students are engaged and experience positive results. The beginning of the book provides information on how teachers can establish expectations and appropriate behaviours. The activity-finder categorizes the activities into icebreakers, fitness fun, team initiatives, sequence learning and social skills so that educators can easily locate the specific activities that meet their particular needs. The book focuses on student-centred learning.
An accompanying CD-ROM includes assessment activities and other support materials.
An accompanying CD-ROM includes assessment activities and other support materials.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$54.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070117
Step Lively Series
This dance series is an excellent resource for the dance strand that reflects the rich Canadian heritage of traditional dance and music. The introduction contains valuable background information about the author, the world of fiddle music and the author's rationale for choosing the dances that are included in the book. A short history precedes each dance and suggestions for teaching the dance are written in a concise and straightforward manner. Cartoon illustrations, formation patterns and boxes with variations and quotes add to the attractive layout. A glossary, a section entitled "Tips for Teachers" and an extensive bibliography are included. A CD with the music for all the dances is tucked into the front cover.
Further information may be found at www.marianrose.com.
Further information may be found at www.marianrose.com.
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Step Lively 1. Dances for Schools and Families
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Step Lively 2. Canadian Dance Favourites
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Step Lively 3. Primary Dances With Accompanying CD
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Book
CD/DVD
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$30.00 ea.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053204
Teaching Movement Education: Foundations for Active Lifestyles
This comprehensive book provides a framework to assist educators in developing their students' movement skills in an enjoyable way. Teaching Movement Education offers a movement education tree with roots for the four basic movement concepts (i.e., body, space, effort, relationships) and numerous developmentally appropriate activities. Included in the book are a table of contents, a list of resources for teaching the movement education framework, a glossary of movement education terms and an index.
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Book
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$51.95
Record posted/updated:
October 17, 2020
R070424
Contrast and Continuum Series
This series of four CDs is Eric Chappelle's response to many requests to record pieces to accompany movement exploration and dance technique. Created over several years with guest musicians in a variety of styles and arrangements, the selections feature contrasts in tempo, texture and other musical elements that correspond to the elements of dance. The conceptual approach to teaching dance provides the framework for a booklet tucked in the front of each CD. Ideas on how to use the music and suggestions for extension and creativity are included.
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Music for Creative Dance. Volume I
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Music for Creative Dance. Volume II
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Music for Creative Dance. Volume III
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Music for Creative Dance. Volume IV
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Book
CD/DVD
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$14.95 US (each CD)
Record posted/updated:
August 29, 2020
R043101
Teaching Games for Understanding: Theory, Research, and Practice
As games are an important aspect of physical education, this book provides educators with current research and a conceptualization model for teaching games for understanding (TGfU). By exploring the learner's development of games knowledge, improvements in games teaching and learning occur. The book presents teaching and learning games at various levels. It also addresses the role of assessment in teaching games for understanding as well as integration of cooperative learning and tactical game models. Examples of teachers implementing TGfU illustrate the success of this model. This resource is a solid support for deeper understanding related to target games, striking/fielding games, net/wall games and invasion/territorial games. Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$54.95
Record posted/updated:
October 17, 2020
R047291
Dance on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet
With unique, action-oriented illustrations, this third book in the Active Living Alphabet Series offers dance activities from A to Z that are intended to help young students extend movement potential, create dances and discuss and reflect upon dance. This appealing learning resource also includes an alphabetical list of dance forms from various cultures, people who work in the field of dance and movement words that are commonly used by choreographers, dancers and teachers while creating and teaching dance.
Accompanying the book is a 7-minute DVD, featuring a dance from the Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan's 2005 school recital.
Accompanying the book is a 7-minute DVD, featuring a dance from the Youth Ballet Company of Saskatchewan's 2005 school recital.
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024