Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12 [With CDROM] [Paperback]

Isobel Kleinman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0736032487 | ISBN-13: 978-0736032483 | Publication Date: July 2001

This collection of teacher-tested unit plans, lesson plans and teaching and assessment tools should save secondary school physical education teachers invaluable planning and preparation time. The lessons integrate physical, cognitive and social skills in a natural sequence.

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Teachers who spend 10 to 14 hours a day in the gym and on the fields teaching and coaching students—and then have to prepare and submit lesson plans—simply don’t have time to write, much less search for, new ideas for lessons and document how their programs comply with compulsory standards. Now, with Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7–12, you can finally get all the material you need from just one source, including a CD-ROM that makes it easy to customize the material to meet your needs.

From the Author

When my own copy editor wrote that she wished she had me for a teacher, I was delighted. I didn't know her, nor she me. But she got my message. The lessons in "Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12, are active and fun from the minute students come from the locker room until they leave class.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 627 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (July 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736032487
• ISBN-13: 978-0736032483
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #926,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text for all phys ed teachers., March 14, 2005

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val drake "Val Drake" (Peterborough, Ont. Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12 [With CDROM] (Paperback)

In assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of this text, probably the drawings are the weakest part, the dotted lines of action are at times quite confusing in the badminton & golf section and there seems to be an overabundance of male representation in most of the sports( but equal in the dance area). I would like to have seen a field hockey unit and some creative dance. But these are the only negative comments in 627 pages. WOW!!!!!!!
The strengths of the book are overwhelming. Ms. Kleinman emphasizes important facets that many teachers overlook.
* More action less oral explanation -too many teachers have Kids sitting listening to far too much info and forget they learn by DOING. She provide many examples of how to keep them moving, giving good hints on how to organize large numbers for maximum participation.
* Motivation is important - the example of using popular videos ( White Knights) for dance was excellent as were other suggestions.
* Using MIMETICS as part of the Warm up was a GREAT idea. It is often done immediately prior to a skill introduction but the thought of using it as a warm up was exciting, so much better than boring Jumping jacks and static stretches.
* The development and progression of skills and strategies were excellent, the integration of skills with mini games is so natural to keep the interest level up. And making adaptations of regular rules to encourage the newly learned skills was clearly highlighted. The division into beg/intermediate/advanced units simply identifies logical progression, too often people teach the same skills year after year.
* Teaching during tournaments is something that many teachers forget. Playing is a learning environment but analysis is essential to embrace an educational setting and Ms. Kleinman offers the teacher areas of focus for games analysis.
* Assessment in schools too often pertains to a statistical evaluation -how many baskets were scored? Whereas this texts provides very specific rubrics that are clearly identified and relate to the process and development of skill including understanding and application of strategy and defense play, something which very few other books have addressed.
* Similarly the provision of a quiz at the end of each unit gives the teacher ideas on how to test cognitive knowledge in practical subjects.
These are all refreshing new additions to texts in the field and this book should be on the desk of every physical education teacher in the country. The addition of a CD ROM which allows teachers to make adjustments to the evaluation and assessment charts, to personalize them for their own classes/students, is an incredible bonus. As is the recognition of modem technology with inclusion of current web sites as extra resources.
Reading through this text made me excited about teaching again and wondering if I had retired too early! Congratulations it is an excellent publication.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you can only buy one PE resource, this is the one to buy!, March 2, 2005

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Marilyn Laidlaw "Marilyn" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12 [With CDROM] (Paperback)

Isobel Kleinman has produced the most comprehensive PE lesson plan book I have ever seen. From novice teachers to the veteran professional this book is packed with useful and informative information on the most common PE sports and activities currently required by national, state and district standards. Ms. Kleinman starts each chapter with reproducible handouts to introduce the sport/activity and allow for exploration beyond the basic info. Each LEVEL intro includes Unit Setup, Safety, Timeline, Assessment, and Additional Resources. Each LESSON includes Performance Goals, Cognitive Goals, Warm-Ups, Motivation, Teaching Sequence and Review. Student materials include Portfolio Checklist, Workout Charts, Logs, Performance Assessment Rubrics, and Quizzes. Comprehensive and complete lesson plans (with illustrations/diagrams) cover beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for an average three-week block of time. The book is divided into a comprehensive Introduction, Fitness, Lifetime Activities, and Team Sports sections. Appendices include Tournament Charts, General Assessment Rubrics and the NY State Physical Fitness Norms. The book comes with a CD ROM.
I have found the information in this book to be up-to-date and tremendously relevant. The book is well laid-out in outline format with headings in large bold type. AN OUTSTANDING RESOURCE FOR ANY TEACHER.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good choice if you need full units..., July 21, 2009

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Jenny (Ledyard, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12 [With CDROM] (Paperback)

If you want full units that are very in-depth, this is a good selection however I find I do not use it as much as I use some other books that are geared toward more separate activities and short games. These lessons are centered around the big sports units, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, etc. If this is what you are looking for this is the right choice...if you'd rather have different activities that work with a variety of sports, go with one of the books by Ken Lumsden instead.