Brad Johnson, Melody Jones

Learning on Your Feet

Incorporating Physical Activity into the K-8 Classroom

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Students often learn better on their feet than in their seats, and this powerful book helps you make the most of that in the classroom. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones show that with COVID leading to more inactivity, more schools cutting PE, and the rise in sedentary obesity, it's more important than ever for kids to get moving.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9780367748272
• ISBN-10: 0367748274
• Artikelnr.: 62274983

Autorenporträt

Brad Johnson has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator at the K-12 and collegiate level. He is an internationally known inspirational and motivational speaker in education and leadership. Melody Jones is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Youth Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Weight Loss Specialist.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: Introduction: Why Do Students Need to Get Moving More? 1. We Learn
Better on Our Feet than in Our Seats 2. Play is Learning Part II: Getting
Started: Preparing to Incorporate Movement in the Classroom 3. Transforming
the Physical Classroom 4. Integrating Fitness and Technology 5. Integrating
And Managing Movement Part III: Strategies to Try: Ways to Incorporate
Movement in the Classroom 6. Activities to Reduce Stress 7. Activities to
Help Students Focus 8. Activities to Promote Teamwork 9. Activities to
Engage Through Music and Rhythm 10. Activities to Build Core Strength 11.
Activities to Improve Balance 12. Activities for Fun and Play 13.
Activities for Real-World STEM Instruction 14. Activities for English and
Social Studies