Handbook of Lessons in Physical Training and Games - Softcover

For The Philadelphia Public Schools

 
9780282988128: Handbook of Lessons in Physical Training and Games

Synopsis

This book presents a detailed analysis of the implementation of school gymnastics in fifth-grade classrooms. The author thoughtfully explains the objectives of gymnastics within a school setting, focusing on both the hygienic and educational benefits that can be gained for pupils. The author advocates a combination of free exercises for use in classrooms and wand exercises for use in larger spaces like corridors or yards. The meticulously detailed lesson plans outline a range of exercises organized into categories like introductory movements, head, arm, trunk, and leg exercises, dance steps, and tactics, with exact instructions for carrying out each. The exercises are designed to improve circulation, respiration, posture, and coordination skills, contributing to a well-rounded physical education for young minds and bodies. A valuable resource for any teacher or parent seeking to foster healthy physical development in children.

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ISBN 10:  0265579392 ISBN 13:  9780265579398
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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