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The Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual
: :State Univ. of New York College at Brockport. Designed to test the fitness of youths from ages 10 through 17 who have various disabilities. Provides therapists and educators with information needed to administer the test. Includes a written description of the test, how it is administered, what equipment is needed, scoring the test, and more. Softcover.
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Helping Kids and Teens With ADHD in School: A Workbook for Teachers and Parents on Classroom Support and Managing
: :Children with ADHD can struggle to adapt to new situations and routines. This fun and interactive workbook is aimed at supporting young people with ADHD as they negotiate the pitfalls of growing-up, and the transition to secondary or high school.Each chapter focuses on a different key issue affecting children with ADHD when making school transitions, such as organization, friendships and stress. If left unaddressed, these difficulties can contribute to low self-esteem, behavioural problems and poor academic achievement. Using tried-and-tested strategies and top tips, this fully-photocopiable workbook will help teachers to ...
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Designing the Physical Education Curriculum: Promoting Active Lifestyles
: :Using the national standards as a guide, Designing the Physical Education Curriculum: Promoting Active Lifestyles shows you how to plan and develop effective physical education curricula at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Taking a practical approach, the text balances curriculum theory with strategies for planning and implementation. The book will help you plan programs that achieve the goal of educating children for physically active lifestyles.
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Adapted Physical Education National Standards: National Consortium for Physicao Education and Recreation for Individuals With Disabilities
: :This work deals with setting the standards in adapted physical education. In any field, standards which provide guidance in terms of the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that an individual should possess are essential. This applies particularly to the field of adapted physical education. This revised text of the renowned American Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) will provide anyone in the field with essential advice. Although designed primarily to help teachers prepare for the rigorous Certification of Adapted Physical Education, this level of tuition will prove invaluable for anyone ...
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Holiday Games and Activities
: :Add fun, fitness, and motor skill development to the holiday seasons with holiday Games and Activities. These fun activities, developed and field tested by an experienced elementary physical education specialist, promote the spirit of the season in classes and help provide quality physical education for children aged 5 through 11. They're excellent teaching resources for elementary physical educators, recreation directors, and playground supervisors. Holiday Games and Activities divides the school year into eight seasons: Back to School; Halloween; Thanksgiving; Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah; Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day and Groundhog Day ...
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Lose It for Life for Teens
: :Weight is such a critical issue with teenagers. They are overwhelmed with messages that present unrealistic and unhealthy body images. This book will prevent a lifetime of struggles and negative self-perceptions.
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Discovery: Pathways to Better Speech for Children With Down Syndrome
: :For children with Down syndrome, it is essential to lay the foundation for speech development as early as possible. To achieve the best possible results, the latest research shows that an integrated approach to speech development is most effective, including the combined use of spoken words with sign language and text, paying attention to hearing loss, and addressing intelligibility issues. Now, parents who are looking for information and guidance on their child's speech development have a new resource to rely on. This invaluable resource offers practical advice, examples, and expertise ...
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We're Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children
: :A Book For Everyone Who Cares About Children The Crisis The problem of overweight children has reached an epidemic level - More than 30% of American children are overweight; at least 15% are obese - Due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise, millions more are at risk - According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 'Overweight is now the most common medical condition of childhood' - The physical, psychological, and economic consequences of this epidemic are staggering The Solution This informative, motivational, and practical book reveals: - How to ...
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Physical Education Self-Management for Healthy Active Lifestyles
: :This title is aimed at primary and middle school PE teachers. This practical guide shows teachers how to design and implement programmes to help students maintain healthy and active lifestyles. It presents a wide range of individual and team activities appropriate for different ages and ability levels. It provides proven techniques designed to motivate students through self-management, goal setting and self-assessment. Readers will learn how to measure success, improve students' confidence, increase motivation and interest in physical activity. It includes a CD-Rom with ready-to-use worksheets to help students set goals, ...
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Relaxation: A Comprehensive Manual for Adults, Children, and Children With Special Needs
: :This title is aimed at primary and middle school PE teachers. This practical guide shows teachers how to design and implement programmes to help students maintain healthy and active lifestyles. It presents a wide range of individual and team activities appropriate for different ages and ability levels. It provides proven techniques designed to motivate students through self-management, goal setting and self-assessment. Readers will learn how to measure success, improve students' confidence, increase motivation and interest in physical activity. It includes a CD-Rom with ready-to-use worksheets to help students set goals, ...
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