PART I. INTRODUCTION AND CONTENT OVERVIEW

1. The Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children
2. The Skill Theme Approach
3. Skill Themes, Movement Concepts, and the National Standards
4. Physical Fitness and Wellness for Children
5. Reflective Teaching
6. Teaching Children with Special Needs

PART II. TEACHING SKILLS

7. Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency
8. Planning
9. Establishing an Environment for Learning
10. Maintaining Appropriate Behavior
11. Observation Techniques
12. Developing the Content
13. Instructional Approaches
14. Assessing Student Learning
15. Understanding Your Teaching

PART III. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS DEFINED

16. Space Awareness
17. Effort
18. Relationships

PART IV. SKILL THEME DEVELOPMENT

19. Traveling
20. Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging
21. Jumping and Landing
22. Balancing
23. Transferring Weight and Rolling
24. Kicking and Punting
25. Throwing and Catching
26. Volleying and Dribbling
27. Striking with Rackets and Paddles
28. Striking with Long-Handled Implements

PART V. MOVEMENT CONCEPTS AND SKILL THEMES IN THE CONTENT AREAS

29. The Skill Theme Approach in Dance
30. The Skill Theme Approach in Gymnastics
31. The Skill Theme Approach in Games
32. Integrating the Skill Theme Approach Across the Curriculum

PART VI. THE FUTURE

33. Building Support for Your Program
34. Physical Education for Tomorrow's Children
Appendix
Index