Author(s): Doris L. Watson,Brian D. Clocksin
Format: Mixed media product
No. of Pages: 200
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2013-01-10
Dimensions: 215.9 x 279.4 x 17.78mm
Publication City/Country: Champaign, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: 18 black & white illustrations, 44 black & white halftones

"Using Physical Activity and Sport to Teach Personal and Social Responsibility" explains how to implement a character education programme in schools or community organisations. It contains examples of units, lessons and assessments for teaching basketball, golf, football, volleyball, team handball, tennis, yoga, fitness and adventure education. Ideal for new and inexperienced teachers, "Using Physical Activity and Sport to Teach Personal and Social Responsibility" also offers information and techniques on facilitating youth development in a variety of movement settings and with diverse populations. More than just another text on physical education or sport instruction, it provides the practical tools for applying Hellison's Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model to sport and fitness activities. Developing character in children through sport and fitness activities.