HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCE COLLECTION Physical Education

(2005)Title:  85 Engaging Movement Activities
Grade Level:  K-6
Call Number: HERC 372.86 W429En
Format:  Book and Audio CD
Details:  2002, Phyllis S. Weikart & Elizabeth B. Carlton, High/Scope Press, 204 pgs.
Synopsis:  The activities in this book and music CD will keep your K-6 students jogging, hopping, swaying, rocking, marching, patting, making pathways, and moving in all kinds of other ways as they learn. For classroom teachers as well as specialty teachers in physical education, music, and recreation. A favorite of the HERC staff!

(2006)Title:  Active Kids
Grade Level:  2-9
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Sm699a
Format:  Book
Details:  2003, Bobbie Kalman, Crabtree Publishing, 32 pgs.
Synopsis:  Activity book for children. Contains information on how the body works, ways to stay healthy, ideas to motivate kids to be more active, suggestions for physical activities, and ways to fit fitness into each day.

(2002) Title: Active Youth: Ideas for implementing CDC physical activity promotion guidelines
Grade Level: K-12
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Sa45a
Format: Book
Details: 1998, Patricia Sammann, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: This essential reference provides real-life examples of how the "Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People," developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, can by implemented in a wide variety of settings, from schools to hospitals to YMCAs. It also provides an easy to understand summary of these guidelines.

(2003)Title:  Assessment Strategies for Elementary Physical Education
Grade Level:  K-6
Call Number:  HERC 372.86 Sch31as
Format:  Book
Details:  143 pgs., 2000, Suzann Schiemer, Human Kinetics
Synopsis:  This book bridges the gap between theory and practice. This new, practical resource shows physical educators how to easily design and implement assessment strategies. It includes 58 ready-to-use, time-saving, reproducible assessment sheets that physical educators can use to assess students' cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning.

(2001)Title: Body Blues: Weight and Depression
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: Book
Details:  64 pgs., 1998, Laura Weeldreyer, Rosen Publishing Group
Synopsis: Discusses the relationship between depression, weight and food. Discusses how depression may distort one's view their own appearance and lead to eating disorders. Includes discussions on how mood or feelings may influence what is eaten and offers some suggestions on how to break the cycle of eating related to self-esteem issues.

(2001)Title: Brockport Physical Fitness Test Kit
Grade Level: K-12
Format: Kit -1 VHS, 2 CD's, 1 Audio Tape, 1 Curl-Up Measuring Strip, 1 Skinfold Caliper, 1 Training Guide, 1 Test Manual
Details:  1999, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: A comprehensive health-related fitness and activity assessment and computerized reporting system. It is designed to educate and inform youth about the status of their physical fitness. One of the CD's and the audiocassette are for PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) lap counting.

(2006)Title:  CATCH- Coordinated Approach to Child Health
Grade Level:  K-8
Format:  Teaching Kit/Curriculum
Details:  2002, Regents of the University of California & FlagHouse Inc., 3 activity kits & various curriculum guides
Synopsis:  The CATCH program seeks to affect children’s attitudes and behaviors towards nutrition and physical activity. In the largest school-based health promotion study that has ever been done in the United States, CATCH was shown to improve children’s food and activity behaviors, increase levels of activity in physical education classes, and reduce the fat content of school lunches. The CATCH kit includes three grade-specific activity kits (grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8), various grade-specific curriculum guides, and a VHS tape designed for grade 3 students. CATCH is designed to be used as a "whole school" program, covering grades K-8. It loans as a complete kit, and may be borrowed for up to 4 weeks (longer loan periods are negotiable). Please feel free to call or email HERC for further information!

(2003)Title:  Exercise Addiction:  When Fitness Becomes an Obsession (Teen Health Library of Eating Disorder Prevention series)
Grade Level:  6-12
Call Number:  HERC 616.86 K128ex
Format:  Book
Details:  64 pgs., 1998, Laura Kaminker, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Synopsis:  Focuses on exercise addiction and its relationship to eating disorders; explains how compulsive exercise can be harmful and how one can get help to deal with it.

(2002)Title:  Female Stars of Nutrition and Weight Control (Legends of Health & Fitness)
Grade Level:  9-12, adult
Call Number:  HERC 613.2
Format:  Book
Details:  96 pgs., 2001, Susan Zannos, Mitchell Lane Publishers
Synopsis:  Features sports, TV, movie and physical fitness celebrities and their personal stories of how they came to manage physical fitness and healthy eating into their lifestyles.

(2003)Title:  The Fit Kids Classroom Workout
Grade Level:  K-8
Format:  VHS with guide
Details:  50 min., 2000, Human Kinetics
Synopsis:  The Fit Kids Classroom Workout has been designed to be beneficial for the general teacher or physical education specialist--in classroom, multipurpose room, or gym. This tape includes six classroom workouts (four that are 5 minutes in length, and two that are 10 minutes long), and six brief Healthy Messages that are shown in between the workouts.

(2001)Title: Fitnessgram Test Kit
Grade Level: K-12
Format: Kit -2 CD's, 1 audiocassette, fact sheet, 2 curl up measurers, 1 skinfold caliper, 1 test administration manual
Details:  1999, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: Fitnessgram is a comprehensive health-related fitness and activity assessment and computerized reporting system. It is designed to educate and inform youth about the status of their physical fitness. One of the CD's and the audiocassette are for PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) lap counting. Can be used in conjunction with "Physical Best".

(2003)Title:  FitSmart:  Test User Manual
Grade Level:  9-12
Format:  Book with 6 computer disks for Windows
Details:  42 pgs., 6 computer disks for Windows, 1999, Weimo Zhu, Margaret Safrit, Allan Cohen, Human Kinetics
Synopsis:  FitSmart is the first test to accurately measure students' knowledge of basic fitness concepts at the high school level. The FitSmart package, complete with software and test user manual, is based on the National Youth Physical Fitness Knowledge Test (PFKT), which is designed to help teachers determine their students' knowledge of physical fitness.

(2002)Title:  Food and Love:  Dealing with Family Attitudes About Weight (The Teen Health Library of Eating Disorder Prevention series)
Grade Level:  6-12
Call Number:  HERC 616.85 F852fl
Format:  Book
Details:  64 pgs., 1998, Elizabeth Frankenberger, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Synopsis:  Explains the role that food plays in the home and how the family affects self-image, and provides suggestions for healthy living to protect against eating disorders.

(2003)Title:  Get Fit!  A Handbook for Youth Ages 6-17
Grade Level:  1-12
Format:  Book
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 G3355
Details:  40 pgs., 1995, A Program of the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports
Synopsis:  This booklet will show how to prepare for and master the exercises in the booklet so you will be ready to take the "President's Challenge."

(2006)Title:  Get Funky and Musical Fun
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  2003, Learning Station, Kaladon Publishing, 16 songs
Synopsis:  Music CD of songs for young children. Will get them singing along, laughing, and dancing. Includes song booklet.

(2004)Title:  Health Smart:  Nutrition & Physical Activity (High School Teacher's Guide)(Health Smart series)
Grade Level:  9-12
Call Number:  HERC 613.2 C387 np
Format:  Book
Details:  145 pgs., 2004, Johanna Chase, MA, CHES; William M. Kane, PhD, CHES; Susan K. Telljohann, HSD, CHES, ETR Associates
Synopsis:  Use with "Health Smart: Actions - Nutrition & Physical Activity" high school activity guide (HERC 613.2 E71np). "Health Smart" is a comprehensive K-12 health program series that focuses on the essential knowledge and skills kids need to know and be able to do to practice healthy behaviors. In this high school "Nutrition & Physical Activity" teacher's guide, students learn to think, choose and act to eat healthy and to get an appropriate amount of physical activity. Students review key nutrients, food groups, and how to read food labels. They learn about components of physical fitness, and how to access reliable information about nutrition and physical activity. They assess their current eating habits and physical activity levels, set a goal to improve, and learn about the dangers of dieting, disordered eating and food-borne illness.

(2004)Title:  Health Smart Actions: Nutrition & Physical Activity (High School Activity Guide)(Health Smart series)
Grade Level:  9-12
Call Number:  HERC 613.2 C387 np
Format:  Book
Details:  32 pgs., 2004, ETR Associates
Synopsis:  This Health Smart Actions student book reinforces the Health Smart lessons found in "Health Smart: Nutrition & Physical Activity" high school teacher's guide.  Using Health Smart Actions enables students to acquire knowledge essential to the practice of health behaviors and an opportunity to take responsibility for planning their own health behaviors.

(2004)Title:  Health Smart:  Nutrition & Physical Activity (Middle School Teacher's Guide)(Health Smart series)
Grade Level:  6-8
Call Number:  HERC 613.2 T240 np
Format:  Book
Details:  134 pgs., 2004, Susan K. Telljohann, HSD, CHES and William M. Kane, PhD, CHES, ETR Associates
Synopsis:  Use with "Health Smart: Actions - Nutrition & Physical Activity" middle school activity guide. "Health Smart" is a comprehensive K-12 health program series that focuses on the essential knowledge and skills kids need to know and be able to do to practice healthy behaviors. In this middle school "Nutrition & Physical Activity" teacher's guide, students learn to think, choose and act to eat healthy, and to get plenty of physical activity. Students review the food guide pyramid and proper serving sizes. They assess their eating habits, apply Guidelines for Healthy Eating to improve their diets, and learn how to read food labels to help guide their food selections. They analyze how family, friends and the media influence their eating habits. They learn about the dangers of dieting and disordered eating. Students assess their physical activity practices and apply Guidelines for Physical Activity & Exercise. They set a healthy eating or exercise goal and monitor their progress toward meeting it.

(2004)Title:  Health Smart Actions: Nutrition & Physical Activity (Middle School Activity Guide)(Health Smart series)
Grade Level:  6-8
Call Number:  HERC 613.2 T240 np
Format:  Book
Details:  32 pgs., 2004, ETR Associates
Synopsis:  This Health Smart Actions student book reinforces the Health Smart lessons found in "Health Smart: Nutrition & Physical Activity" middle school teacher's guide.  Using Health Smart Actions enables students to acquire knowledge essential to the practice of health behaviors and an opportunity to take responsibility for planning their own health behaviors.

(2003)Title:  Healthy Maine 2010:  Longer and Healthier Lives (See Community Health Education)

(2006)Title:  Jump-Start Action Songs
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  2002, Ronno, Kimbo Educational, 12 songs
Synopsis:  Jump-start your children's mind and motor development with winning songs and movement activities. Every song can help strengthen motor development and coordination, memory retention, comprehension, creativity, social skills, and English language development while providing physical activity. Includes song booklet.

(2006)Title:  Keeping Healthy K-3
Grade Level:  K-3
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Si165k3
Format:  Book
Details:  1994, Karen Lee Siepak, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, 48 pgs.
Synopsis:  29 hands-on activities designed to help students in grades K-3 learn about their bodies and how to keep them healthy. Subjects include: body awareness, health and hygiene, mental & physical fitness, and nutrition.

(2006)Title:  Keeping Healthy 4-6
Grade Level:  4-6
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Si16546
Format:  Book
Details:  1994, Karen Lee Siepak, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, 48 pgs.
Synopsis:  32 hands-on activities designed to help students in grades 4-6 understand their bodies and accept responsibility for keeping themselves healthy. Subjects include: the body, hygiene, fitness- inside and out, and food and health.

(2007) Title:  Last Child in the Woods
Grade Level:  Adult
Format:  Book
Call Number:  HERC 155.418 L9365L
Details:  2006, Richard Louv, Algonquin Books, 334 pgs.
Synopsis:  Never before in history have children been so plugged-in; and so out of touch with the natural world. In this book, the author directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation- he calls it Nature Deficit Disorder- to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rises in obesity, ADD, and depression. Adults have the power to ensure that this generation will be the last children in the woods, and this book is the first step toward the nature-child reunion.

(2002) Title: Mayors' Olympikids For Fitness 
Grade Level: K-6
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Un3m v.1
Format: Student Workbook
Details: 1998, U.S. Conference of Mayors, USA Track & Field, Committee for Organizing 2002 Winter Olympics
Synopsis: This is a fun training program for kids that points the way to health and wellness through walking, running or biking.

(2002) Title: Mayors' Olympikids For Fitness 
Grade Level: K-6
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 Un3m v.2
Format: Instructor Manual
Details: 1998, U.S. Conference of Mayors, USA Track & Field, Committee for Organizing 2002 Winter Olympics
Synopsis: This is a fun training program for kids that points the way to health and wellness through walking, running or biking.

(2003)Title:  Pedometer Power
Grade Level:  K-12
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 P193p
Format:  Book
Details:  120 pgs., 2003, Dr. Robert P. Pangrazi, Aaron Beighle, Cara L. Sidman, Human Kinetics
Synopsis:  Includes 67 activities for grades K-12. Provides concrete evidence that the pedometer is an effective tool for teaching students about physical activity, improving teaching, and facilitating program accountability. Based on research of Dr. Robert Pangrazi (a respected physical education professor, researcher, and author) and two coauthors, Aaron Beighle and Dr. Cara Sidman, it presents a wealth of information and ready-to-go activities to help you apply this technology.

(2001)Title: Physical Best Instructor Video: Physical Education For Lifelong Fitness
Grade Level: K-12
Format: Book
Details:  54 min., 2000, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: Get a real-world view of how to develop and implement "Physical Best". Designed for use with the Health-Fitness Specialist Certification workshop, this video is also an excellent resource for teacher in-service and college teacher preparation programs. (ask for book by same title).

(2006)Title:  Physical Ed
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  2000, Learning Station, Kaladon Publishing, 16 songs
Synopsis:  Music CD of songs for young children especially made for Phys. Ed. class. Will get them singing along, laughing, and dancing. Includes song booklet.

(2001)Title: Physical Education For Lifelong Fitness: Physical Best Teacher's Guide
Grade Level: K-12
Call Number:  613.7 P569p
Format: Book
Details:  397 pgs., 1999, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: Provides the framework and information needed to implement health-related physical fitness education. Physical Best is the educational component of a comprehensive health-related physical fitness education program. It is designed to support existing curriculums and enable teachers to help students meet NASPE's health-related fitness standards. (Ask for video by same name) Can be used in conjunction with "Fitnessgram".

(2006)Title:  Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum- Part 1, Classroom Lessons
Grade Level:  6-8
Call Number:  HERC 613 H261p pt.1
Format:  Curriculum
Details:  1997, Jill Carter & Jean Wiecha, School-based Wellness Initiative-Harvard School of Public Health
Synopsis:  Planet Health is a comprehensive, curriculum focused on improving the health and well-being of 6-8 grade students. The materials are designed to fit easily within one's existing math, science, social studies, language arts, health and PE curricula. Through classroom and PE activities, the program aims to improve the fitness and nutritional status of students by increasing activity and improving dietary quality. 2 parts; order individually.

(2006)Title:  Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum- Part 2, Physical Education Micro-units and Fitchecks
Grade Level:  6-8
Call Number:  HERC 613 H261p pt.2
Format:  Curriculum
Details:  1997, Sujata Dixit & Mary Kate Newell & Jean Wiecha, School-based Wellness Initiative-Harvard School of Public Health
Synopsis:  Planet Health is a comprehensive, curriculum focused on improving the health and well-being of 6-8 grade students. The materials are designed to fit easily within one's existing math, science, social studies, language arts, health and PE curricula. Through classroom and PE activities, the program aims to improve the fitness and nutritional status of students by increasing activity and improving dietary quality. 2 parts; order individually.

(2005)Title:  The Right Moves to Getting Fit & Feeling Great!
Grade Level:  7-12
Call Number: HERC 613.7 Sch925r
Format:  Book
Details:  1998, Tina Schwager and Michele Schuerger, Free Spirit Publishing, 274 pgs.
Synopsis:  For girls. Explains how girls can achieve total fitness by focusing on three broad areas: developing a positive self-image, choosing nutritious foods, and exercising regularly.

(2006)Title:  Rock n' Roll Songs That Teach
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  1997, Learning Station, Kaladon Publishing, 12 songs
Synopsis:  Cool, catchy and jamming with action, participation and fun. Children will dance, play and learn wonderful skills with this collection of songs, circle games, activities and nursery rhymes that are set to a rock n' roll beat. Includes song booklet.

(2006)Title:  Rockin' Reading Readiness
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  2005, Dr. Pam Schiller & Ronno, Kimbo Educational, 14 songs
Synopsis:  Inspire children to learn valuable literacy concepts from these exciting, creative lyrics and rocking music. Skills include oral language, phonics, letter knowledge, print awareness, and more while singing, moving, and dancing. Song booklet included.

Title:  Ski Maine Sport Fitness Program Teacher's Guide
Grade Level:  1-8
Format: Curriculum
Details:  2000, Ski Maine, 53 pgs.
Synopsis:   Teaching guide designed to introduce the life-long sport of skiing to children. Both downhill and cross-country skiing are covered. Sections include skiing history, fitness, stretching and exercise, games, and ideas to connect outdoor ski sessions with indoor classroom sessions. Ideal for anyone wishing to begin a local ski program for their school or community. State of Maine Learning Results may be satisfied with this guide.

(2005)Title:  Sports Nutrition
Grade Level:  9-12, Adult
Call Number: HERC 613.7 Sp67
Format:  Book
Details:  1995, Nutrition Education & Training Program, Missouri Dept. of Health, 48 pgs. + addendum
Synopsis:  This is an edited collection of resources for coaches and physical education teachers or others working with active school-age children. Includes an overview on nutrition for peak performance; information concerning meals, steroids, and eating disorders; and a bibliography for additional assistance.

(2004)Title:  Teach & Reach:  Nutrition & Physical Activity (Teacher's Guide)(Teach & Reach series)
Grade Level:  6-12
Call Number: HERC 613.2 Q21n
Format:  Teacher's Guide (Curriculum)
Details:  163 pgs., 2004, Marcia Quackenbush, MS, MFT, CHES; William M. Kane, PhD, CHES, and Susan K. Telljohann, HSD, CHES, ETR Associates
Synopsis:  This book focuses on steps individual health teachers can take to support better fitness and healthy body image. The suggestions and strategies will be helpful to teachers working in a variety of settings, whether they are using an established, coordinated heath education curriculum or developing their own lesson plans. Individual teachers can have a powerful impact on students' attitudes and health behaviors, and the "Teach & Reach" series is designed to enhance that power.

(2003)Title:  Teaching Strategies for Improving Youth Fitness (2nd edition)
Grade Level:  K-12
Call Number:  HERC 613.7 P193t
Format:  Book
Details:  210 pgs., 1994, Robert P. Pangrazi & Charles B. Corbin, The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Synopsis:  This handbook was developed to provide fitness ideas and activities to complement the other Prudential Fitnessgram materials.  It is for teachers, parents, scout leaders, recreation leaders, and any others interested in youth fitness.

(2006)Title:  Tony Chestnut & Fun Time Action Songs
Grade Level:  K-3
Format:  Music CD
Details:  1997, Learning Station, Kaladon Publishing, 14 songs
Synopsis:  Music CD of songs for young children. Will get them singing along, laughing, and dancing. Includes song booklet.

(2006)Title:  Underage and Overweight
Grade Level:  preK-12, Adult
Call Number:  HERC 616.92 B4528u
Format:  Book
Details:  2005, Frances M. Berg, Hatherleigh Press, 475 pgs.
Synopsis:  In this groundbreaking book, noted childhood obesity expert Frances M. Berg addresses the complex problems of childhood obesity and teaches the secrets of raising healthy weight children. Now revised and updated, it provides parents, teachers, and healthcare providers with practical guidelines for a healthy lifestyle approach that helps every kid and does no harm.

(2004)Title:  The Universe Within:  An Incredible Voyage into the Microworld of the Human Body
Grade Level:  6-12, adults
Format:  VHS
Details:  60 min., 1995, Beth Hoppe & Bill Lattanzi, WGBH Educational Foundation
Synopsis:  Breathtaking sports photography captures amazing athletes in action--but the real action happens inside revealed by microphotography. The program covers three incredible team effort: the coordination of muscles, bones, heart and circulatory system that makes Mike Powell the world's greatest long jumper; the digestive dynamo that turns a simple sandwich eaten by five-time Olympic gold medalist, Bonnie Blair, into raw energy for a blistering sprint down the ice; and the ultimate event--the development of a new human life inside track star, Karen Hatchett.

(2005)Title:  WinterKids Outdoor Learning Curriculum Teacher's Edition
Grade Level:  K-12
Format:  Curriculum
Details:  2005, WinterKids, 159 pgs.
Synopsis: Teaching guide designed to introduce the life-long winter sports of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sledding to children of all ages.
Topics include academic lessons such as The Science of Sledding, Experiencing the Outdoors Through Art, and Making and Giving a Weather Report. Outdoor physical education lessons include using skis, snowshoes, and snowboards., Balance and Agility Challenges, and Snow or No Snow Games. A section on how one may acquire equipment is also included. Ideal for anyone wishing to begin a local winter sports program for their school or community. State of Maine Learning Results may be satisfied with this guide.

(2007) Title:  Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Hurting
Grade Level:  Adult
Call Number:  HERC 616.92 S253y
Format:  Book
Details:  2005, Ellyn Satter, Kelcy Press, 470 pgs.
Synopsis:  This book is for parents who wish to help their children reach the body that is right for them. The author advocates practical and optimized feeding of children to realize this goal, and stresses a regimen of proper and adequate nutrition, not dieting. Chapters include information on feeding, physical activity, and childhood growth.

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