The Physical Education Activity Handbook - Softcover

Schmottlach, Neil; McManama, Jerre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205344011 ISBN 13: 9780205344017

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

This dynamic revision of a tried-and-true textbook helps students learn and teachers organize at beginning and intermediate levels of physical education.

Now in its tenth edition, The Physical Education Handbook reveals learning activities that emphasize more effective skill learning and are appropriate for meeting the special needs of P.E. students. With revised chapters, new material, updated pictures, an opening chapter that directs the reader on how to effectively use the text, and new URLs at the end of each chapter, this book coaches both teacher and student on principles of physical fitness, contemporary activities, and over thirty physical activities.

About this title

About the Author:

Neil Schmottlach has been the lead author on this text since the Seventh Edition. A former professor at Ball State University, Neil is now keeping busy in his retirement with consulting work and focusing on his photography.

 

Jerre L. McManama's career spans 47 years of scholarly productivity in teacher education and sport at every educational level.  As a professional, he has written over 30 books/chapters in books, articles, grants, creative endeavors, and editorial reviews. He has given more than 35 presentations to national and regional teacher education and sport organizations. Through these organizations, Jerre has continuously provided professional leadership serving in capacities such as board member, president, chair person, etc. This involvement has earned him honors and awards such as “National Leader,” “Award-of-Merit,” “Hall-of-Fame,” “Meritorious Service,” “Governor’s Award,” and “Outstanding Tenured Faculty Award.”  He has received Emeritus status at Ball State University and currently supervises student teachers, serves as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Indianapolis, and continues to write.

            National Organizations Represented include:  AAHPERD, NASPE, USOC, AAU, USCSC, NCAA, NAIA, USVBA, USVCA, NVCA, USAV.                 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205344011
• ISBN 13: 9780205344017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432