{"product_id":"physical-best-physical-education-for-lifelong-fitness-and-health-9781492545309","title":"Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness and Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jackie Conkle\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Teaching - Subjects - Physical Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysical educators play a critical role in shaping the health and fitness of America's youth--and \u003ci\u003ePhysical Best, Fourth Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e is the resource that will help them achieve success in that role. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysical Best\u003c\/i\u003e, developed by experts identified by SHAPE America, has long been the standard in the field for health-related fitness education, and this latest rendition is the best and most complete package yet: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, three-in-one resource. \u003c\/b\u003eThe entire Physical Best program was previously spread over three books (\u003ci\u003ePhysical Education for Lifelong Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhysical Best Activity Guide--Elementary Level\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePhysical Best Activity Guide--Middle and High School Levels\u003c\/i\u003e). It now is offered in one all-inclusive resource to reinforce the scope and sequence of the program so teachers can see what comes before and after the grade levels they teach. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated material to address standards. \u003c\/b\u003eAll chapters and activities are updated to address SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Teachers can be confident they are measuring student progress effectively. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew or revised chapters. \u003c\/b\u003eTeachers will benefit from the new information on the latest research, technology, power training, professional development, best practices, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn attractive four-color layout. \u003c\/b\u003eThe text now features four-color illustrations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA web resource that includes K-12 activities. \u003c\/b\u003eWith previous editions, the activities were housed in two separate books, one for elementary teachers and one for middle and secondary teachers. Now, all activities are on the accompanying web resource, where teachers can sort the activities by standard, grade, outcome, and skill and then use them on a mobile device or download and print them. Most activities are supported by ready-to-use reproducible forms such as handouts, assessments, posters, and worksheets. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Other useful web ancillaries include an \u003cb\u003einstructor guide\u003c\/b\u003e to help teachers deliver effective lessons, a\u003cb\u003e test package \u003c\/b\u003ethat teachers can use to create various types of tests and quizzes, and a \u003cb\u003epresentation package\u003c\/b\u003e that offers slides with key points and graphics from the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Physical Best meets needs on many levels. For \u003cb\u003eveteran teachers\u003c\/b\u003e, it outlines strategies for emphasizing health-related fitness in their existing programs. \u003cb\u003eNew teachers \u003c\/b\u003ewill benefit from the specific examples from master teachers and be able to use this guidance for creating an effective fitness education program. For \u003cb\u003eteacher education programs\u003c\/b\u003e, it provides an overview of current research, trends, and best practices in health-related fitness. And for \u003cb\u003edistrict coordinators\u003c\/b\u003e, it reinforces professional development training and continued education. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysical Best \u003c\/i\u003ehelps teachers impart the skills and knowledge that students need to become physically literate--the first step to leading healthier, less stressful, and more productive lives. It details best practices, provides current content, and shows how to integrate health-related fitness education into an existing curriculum. It helps students meet standards and grade-level outcomes. It can help spark student interest in lifelong physical activity. And it will help teachers be the best physical educators they can be as they shape the future health of the nation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Human Kinetics is proud to publish this book in association with SHAPE America, the national organization that defines excellence for school-based health and physical education professionals across the United States.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47573711552663,"sku":"9781492545309","price":8151.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781492545309.webp?v=1774893569","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/physical-best-physical-education-for-lifelong-fitness-and-health-9781492545309","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}