Changing Kids' Games - Softcover

Morris, G. S. Don; Stiehl, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880116919 ISBN 13: 9780880116916

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 1999

Synopsis

Helps physical education teachers plan, modify, present, and evaluate movement games for children of all abilities in grades K-8. Outlines step-by-step procedures for modifying games, shows how to involve others in games-changing efforts, and gives instructions on some 40 games in chapters on adventure, academic, and international games, and old favorites. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author:

G.S. Don Morris, PhD, is a professor at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he coordinates curriculum, instruction, and teacher education in kinesiology. Dr. Morris also teaches in local elementary schools and is involved in ongoing research and intervention programs designed to enhance children’s comprehensive healthy status. He also designed and created a model elementary PE curriculum in the Chino Unified School District. He has been a Fulbright Scholar and a Marshall Researcher. In his leisure time he enjoys snow skiing, all water activities, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Jim Stiehl, PhD, is a professor and the director of the School of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Northern Colorado. He has more than 30 years of experience working with underserved kids and alternative programs. Dr. Stiehl received the Scholar Award from the Central District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in 1993. He also was a co-recipient of a Research Writing Award from AAHPERD in 1991, is past chair of the council on outdoor education, and is an instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School. During his professional career, Dr. Stiehl has taught physical education, as well as elementary and special education classes. Mountaineering is his favorite leisure activity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0880116919
• ISBN 13: 9780880116916
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160