Learning on Your Feet: Incorporating Physical Activity Into the K-8 Classroom Contributor(s): Johnson, Brad (Author), Jones, Melody (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138956775 ISBN-13: 9781138956773 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Physical Education - Education | Curricula - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 372.86 |
LCCN: 2015042666 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (0.75 lbs) 120 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this much-needed book, you'll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students' engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don't have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function and improve skills such as reading, critical thinking, organization, and focus. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones, who have consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. You'll learn how to:
These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve one's physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase enjoyment of learning for happier, healthier, higher-achieving students. |