It's Not Just Gym Anymore

It's Not Just Gym Anymore
Author: Bane McCracken
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780736001274

This book doesn't just help students recognize and learn physical skills and understand why physical activity and fitness are important. It also keeps them motivated by showing them that they don't have to be athletic to be fit and by presenting more diverse activities that they can continue to enjoy as adults, such as walking, running, group fitness, outdoor adventure, golf, tennis, skiing, mountain biking, bow hunting, fly-fishing and weight training.

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students
Author: Timothy A. Brusseau
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2024-02-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1718213840

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students (DPE) continues its legacy as the go-to textbook for preparing future secondary physical educators. Now in its 10th edition, this trusted resource presents a standards-based approach to teaching physical education. DPE guides physical education teacher education (PETE) students through the process of creating a positive learning environment that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for all students and is designed to develop skills that promote physical activity outside of school and across the life span. DPE is an ideal resource for preparing preservice physical educators to feel confident and effective in the class setting from day one. It provides the foundational knowledge to teach quality physical education and complements that learning with a host of ready-to-use activities and lesson plans. PETE students can use each lesson plan as is or build their own lesson plans from the provided activities. The principles of DPE have been implemented and studied for more than five decades and have stood the test of time. The text emphasizes skill development, activity promotion, and physical fitness behaviors that serve as the foundation of quality physical education programming and teaching. The enhancements in this 10th edition continue to build on those pillars to put theory into practice: Updates throughout the text stress the importance of culturally relevant pedagogy and curricula and emphasize social–emotional learning. QR codes link directly to complete units and lessons on the Dynamic PE ASAP website so readers can immediately see application of specific activities. Activity chapters have been reorganized around game themes to better align with current curriculum approaches, and new activities and games (such as pickleball) have been added. This text will help current and future educators promote physical activity beyond the school day. It offers a vast array of evidence-based activities and instructional strategies that will help PETE students shape quality physical education programs, employ successful teaching practices for secondary students, administer a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP), and offer activities that motivate students and improve their skill and competence. Teaching tips also provide insights drawn from the real-life experiences of teachers and teacher educators. DPE continues to meet the needs of preservice and in-service teachers in developing curricula that meet physical education standards. DPE continues to be one of the most widely used and influential secondary physical education texts in the field. It helps readers implement current best practices and equips students with the information they need to create engaging and meaningful PE programs.

PE4life

PE4life
Author: PE4life
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780736057783

Developing and promoting quality physical education is part inspiration, part tool kit, and part textbook. A wealth of examples of assessments, lesson plans, curricula, and more to use as advocacy tools. Plenty of ready-to-use worksheets, handouts, reproducibles, and key links.

Healing in the Relational Paradigm

Healing in the Relational Paradigm
Author: Wade Luquet
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135824517

Already practiced by thousands of therapists around the world, Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) has aroused the interest of a widening international psychotherapy community. Now, for the first time, Healing in the Relational Paradigm: The Imago Relationship Therapy Casebook brings you directly into the therapists office to see firsthand how the tenets of IRT can translate into powerful and enduring skills for couple clients. Providing access to Imago work with a broad range of couple types, the book reveals ways in which activities, such as Couples Dialogue and the Container Exercise, help couples expand and strengthen their relational vocabulary. The first chapter, which proposes a new way of conceptualizing child development and its impact on the forming and maintaining of intimate relationships, lays the foundation for the chapters to follow. Subsequent topics - each handled by a front lines Imago therapist - reflect a true picture of the spectrum of issues and identities that are present in therapy. The contents cover attachment, exploratory, identity and competence wounded couples. Other contributions describe work with African-American, Hispanic, and gay and lesbian couples, while the impact of HIV/AIDS and Attention Deficit Disorder is explored in a third section. Finally, contributors offer a clear relational lens through which to view the core couple issues of addiction, sexuality, infidelity and spirituality. Healing in the Relational Paradigm demonstrates Imagois flexibility and promise across populations and in the hands of very different practitioners. The book shows the Imago approach to be more than just another technique: it is a profound shift in perspective, reinforced by a network of positive assumptions and communication exercises that together create an environment for healthy change. This volume would be suitable for marriage and family therapists.

Teaching Middle School Physical Education

Teaching Middle School Physical Education
Author: Bonnie S. Mohnsen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780736068499

This text describes how to create a programme that addresses the specific needs and capabilities of middle school students, while helping them through the transition from childhood to young adulthood. This edition is fully updated and revised.

Not Your Average Jo

Not Your Average Jo
Author: Grace K. Shim
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2024-03-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0593462777

From the author of THE NOH FAMILY, a second standalone YA novel that follows a Korean American teen as she navigates the treacherous world of nepo babies and cultural appropriation that is the Los Angeles music scene. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi, Maurene Goo, and Emiko Jean. Riley Jo is a teenager who knows what she wants. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, this Korean American girl has her sights set on being a musician. So when her parents are surprisingly cool about her attending the prestigious Los Angeles–based arts-focused boarding school her senior year of high school, she jumps at the chance. This is her moment to make her indie rock dreams a reality! Things at Carlmont Academy start out strong: She joins a band, and they set out to make plans to perform at the annual spring concert—with a chance to land a record contract. Another student, Xander, decides his school project will be a documentary about the band leading up to their first show. But not everything goes how Riley Jo imagined. She is soon sidelined when her other bandmates feel she is "too Asian" to be their lead singer, and they choose her classmate Bodhi Collins for the role instead. Bodhi is rock music royalty, with a dad who is a famous music exec. And he's got the "all-American rock star look." Her classmates suggest she try making K-pop, but her heart is in indie rock. Riley Jo decides to take matters into her own hands and writes an original song to showcase her talent. But Bodhi takes the credit . . . and given his connections, the band lets him. Xander captures all of this in his film, which he leaks in order to show the truth behind the band. Riley Jo decides to sign up for the spring concert and perform on her own . . . but will she finally be able to take center stage?

Endurance Running

Endurance Running
Author: William Bridel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2015-10-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1317609379

Running is a fundamental human activity and holds an important place in popular culture. In recent decades it has exploded in popularity as a leisure pursuit, with marathons and endurance challenges exerting a strong fascination. Endurance Running is the first collection of original qualitative research to examine distance running through a socio-cultural lens, with a general objective of understanding the concept and meaning of endurance historically and in contemporary times. Adopting diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to explore topics such as historical conceptualizations of endurance, lived experiences of endurance running, and the meaning of endurance in individual lives, the book reveals how the biological, historical, psychological, and sociological converge to form contextually specific ideas about endurance running and runners. Endurance Running is an essential book for anybody researching across the entire spectrum of endurance sports and fascinating reading for anybody working in the sociology of sport or the body, cultural studies or behavioural science.

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students
Author: Heather Erwin
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2020-07-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1492591092

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students provides PETE students a solid conceptual foundation for creating healthy learning environments and quality physical education programs. This resource offers a wide variety of units and activities that enhance learning.

Found

Found
Author: Sarah Schulz
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Found One dangerous psychopath...and more... Gregory is a nice-guy billionaire determined to help people. When he is tasked with tracking down a con man from decades ago, he can't quite say no. He knows the guy is still out there and has a feeling that he's dangerous. He finds his con man, finds he's right about his con man, and finds so much more. Angeline is what Gregory finds. He is determined to help her find herself, and he thinks he succeeds. But then he loses his heart in the process. They say nice guys finish last... Does he?

Don't Drop The Baby!

Don't Drop The Baby!
Author: Mark Hampton
Publisher: Mark Hampton
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2024-09-26
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

Welcome to fatherhood—a journey packed with joy, chaos, and more diapers than you ever thought possible. Whether you’re counting down the days to your little one’s arrival or already knee-deep in baby gear, Don’t Drop the Baby! is your go-to guide for navigating the wild, unpredictable, and often hilarious world of new fatherhood. Written by a dad who’s been through it all (coffee-spitting labor moments included), this book combines practical advice with laugh-out-loud stories to help you feel prepared for what’s to come. From the first ultrasound to sleepless nights, and everything in between, you’ll discover: What to Really Expect on Birth Day – Including the not-so-glamorous, messy, and beautiful moments no one talks about. How to Support Your Partner – Whether she’s dealing with pregnancy mood swings or contractions, you’ll learn how to be there for her, even when you have no idea what you’re doing. Diaper Duty and Beyond – A crash course in changing diapers, handling spit-up, and mastering the art of the late-night feeding. Balancing Fatherhood and Work – Expert tips on juggling your career, parenting, and somehow finding time for yourself (without burning out). The “Dad Bod” Dilemma – A guide to staying fit, even when sleep is a distant memory and gym time feels impossible. But this book isn’t just about surviving fatherhood; it’s about embracing every messy, wonderful moment. Don’t Drop the Baby! offers heartfelt advice, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to remind you that you’re not alone on this ride. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and by the end, you’ll feel ready to be the awesome dad your kid will one day look up to. Perfect for first-time dads, soon-to-be fathers, and anyone looking to understand the rollercoaster of new parenthood, Don’t Drop the Baby! is the fun, loving, and inspiring guide every new dad needs.