ISBN: 9781390526271 - play days: their organization and correlation with a program of physical education and health (classic reprint) (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to organizing and running a successful Play Day event, an inclusive sports format in which two or more schools unite to promote friendly competition and sportsmanship. Play Days combine athletic activities with health education programs, providing a unique opportunity for all students to take part in physical activities, improve their health, and develop important social skills. The author, who holds a leading role in the Department of Physical Education at the University of Cincinnati, emphasizes that Play Days should be organized to promote wholesome competition without the negative aspects of interscholastic events. Play Days encourage a sense of teamwork, loyalty, and good sportsmanship, fostering not only physical activity but also the principles of fair play and social interaction. The book includes sample programs for high school, rural, and college Play Days, and discusses the importance of aligning Play Day activities with existing physical education programs in the schools. The author also provides suggestions for organizing the events, including selecting appropriate activities, ensuring equal participation, and establishing a fair and engaging scoring system. An entire chapter is devoted to the subject of swimming activities, offering tips on organizing a Play Day with a swimming component. The book concludes with a chapter on health activities that can be incorporated into Play Days. These activities are designed to complement and reinforce the health education programs in the schools and include events such as a posture parade, height and weight checks, and a health poster contest. This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in planning or facilitating Play Days, providing all the necessary information to ensure successful events that promote physical activity, health, and social development in school communities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…