Physical Education
Appendix B: Learning Resources (Part I)

General Description: Twenty-five-minute video introduces the fundamental skills of archery. Interspersed between skill sections is general information pertaining to archery as a lifelong activity.
Caution: There is a short hunting sequence.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement
Grade Level: 5-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Visual Education Centre Ltd.
41 Horner Avenue, Unit 3
Etobicoke, ON
M8Z 4X4
Tel: (416) 252-5907
Fax: (416) 251-3720

General Description: Book provides a variety of teacher, student, and peer assessment, evaluation and observation checklists, and data collection sheets. Useful for classroom teachers as well as specialists.
Caution: Some visuals depict bike riders without helmets.
Audience: General
ESL - useful tool for language acquisition and development of positive attitudes
Gifted - open-ended activities
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-10
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

School District No. 71, Physical Education Association
c/o Glacier View Elementary School
241 Becher Drive
Courtenay, BC
V9N 3Y4
Tel: (604) 338-1425
Fax: (604) 334-4837

General Description: Video encourages adults to assist children in developing the skills, habits, and positive attitudes necessary to enjoy physical activity. It emphasizes that physical health encourages better social and emotional health, leading to better academic performance.
Audience: General
ESL - appropriate for ESL class as it is directed completely to the teacher
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living
Grade Level: 2/3-7
Year Recommended: 1990
Supplier:

B. C. Learning Connection Inc.
c/o Learning Resources Branch (Customer Service)
878 Viewfield Road
Victoria, BC
V9A 4V1
Tel: (604) 387-5331
Fax: (604) 387-1527

General Description: Thirteen-minute video introduces young cyclists to danger zones: hills, curves, parked vehicles, and intersections. A talking-bicycle narrator introduces the danger zone and viewers are shown the safe and correct responses. Bicycle care issues are also addressed.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Personal and Social Responsibility, Movement
Grade Level: K-5
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (Ontario)
775 Pacific Road, Unit 38
Oakville, ON
L6L 6M4
Tel: (905) 827-1155
Fax: (905) 827-1154

General Description: Program Leader's Resource Kit and 34-minute video are designed to teach basic safety boating drills while developing a spirit of co-operation and a positive attitude towards the safety of themselves and others. The course can be covered in five weeks, using two-hour sessions. These sessions are also sub-divided into two one-hour sections. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons are prepared to offer assistance to teachers delivering this program.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: 4-10
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS)
26 Golden Gate Court
Scarborough, ON
M1P 3A5
Tel: 1-800-268-3579
Fax: (416) 293-2445

General Description: Book provides teaching strategies, lesson ideas, and activities for dance in four parts: "Dance as Communication: Links to Integration," "Movement Content: The Vocabulary of Dance," "The Dance Process: Guiding the Learner," "Getting Ready to Teach." An accompanying video demonstrates sample lessons. Useful for teachers new to teaching dance.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: K-6
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

University of Victoria, Audio-Visual and TV Services
P.O. Box 3010-MS7874
Victoria, BC
V8W 3N4
Tel: (604) 721-7860
Fax: (604) 721-6603

General Description: Three print components present the revised Canada Food Guide in its rainbow format.
Audience: General
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Personal and Social Responsibilit y
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1993
Supplier:

Health and Welfare Canada Publications Unit
4th floor, Jeanne Mance Building, Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1B4
Tel: (613) 954-8865
Fax: (613) 990-7067

General Description: Seventeen-minute video and four programs in individual binders promote different themes related to participation in active living, each of which is aimed at a specific age group. Each program has three components: "Getting Started," "Doing," and "Thinking and Knowing."
Caution: In first two programs the use of helmets and life jackets for bonus points is not appropriate.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CIRA)
1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5639
Fax: (613) 748-5737

General Description: Four booklets and four accompanying audio cassettes combine to provide movement ideas, music, and stories for creative expression.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: 4-7
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Can.-Ed. Media Ltd.
43 Moccasin Trail
Don Mills, ON
M3C 1Y5
Tel: (416) 445-3900

General Description: A beginner's bicycling course for young cyclists. The course constitutes one of the first levels of the Canadian Cycling Association's Can-Bike program of cycling education. This course teaches basic bicycle handling skills, basic traffic skills and basic safety maintenance requirements for safe and proper use of bicycles on two-lane, two-way roads.
Caution: This manual assumes an instructor level of knowledge.
Audience: General
Category:Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: 5-8
Year Recommended: 1993
Supplier:

Canadian Cycling Association/Association cycliste canadien
1600 promenade James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5629
Fax: (613) 748-5692

General Description: Book explores the challenge and excitement of creating physical movement for dance. It contains lesson plans, suggested themes for using dance movements, and guidance for classroom management.
Caution: Language referring to First Nations person as "Indian" (page 136) not current practice.
Audience: General
Physical Disabilities - strategies for inclusion
Blind/Visual Impairments - strategies for inclusion
Behaviour Disorders - strategies for inclusion
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: K-3
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

American Alliance for Health
1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA
22091
Tel: (703) 476-3400
Fax: (703) 476-9527

General Description: "How-to" skipping handbook that addresses turning techniques, entering the ropes, jumping, and exiting. An instructor's section provides 20 sequential lessons and overviews for teaching skipping.
Caution: Safety concerns need to be addressed before students attempt certain skills.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: 4-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

ATEC Marketing Limited
130 Longfield Crescent
Ancaster, ON
L9G 3N7
Tel: (905) 648-0178
Fax: (905) 648-7240

General Description: Bilingual booklet jointly developed by the RCMP, the Canadian Centre for Drug Free Sport, and sport medicine communities. Topics cover: what drugs are used, anabolic steroids, other drug concerns, recognition of a problem, prevention, and where to get help. Current statistics.
Audience: General
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s): Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: 5-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Sport Medicine Council of B. C.
3055 Westbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z3
Tel: (604) 822-3049
Fax: (604) 822-4600

General Description: Resource folder consists of nine photocopied articles which provide current statistics, facts, and general information on gender issues affecting females in physical activity and sport.
Audience: General
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: 4-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Promotion Plus
305 - 1367 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6H 4A9
Tel: (604) 737-3075
Fax: (604) 738-7175

General Description: Four manuals and one pamphlet focussing on the concept that if programs are to successfully provide social interaction and mental and physical conditioning, participants need to respect the written and unwritten rules of games.
Audience: General
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s): Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Coaching Association of Canada
1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5624
Fax: (613) 748-5707

General Description: Book describes single rope and double-dutch activities in progressively difficult levels. Focus is on fun and fitness while developing rhythm, balance, coordination, and endurance. Special teaching tips and achievement certificates are included.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-10
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

ATEC Marketing Limited
130 Longfield Crescent
Ancaster, ON
L9G 3N7
Tel: (905) 648-0178
Fax: (905) 648-7240

General Description: Book contains 47 challenging and enjoyable activities to improve physical fitness among children. Activities in four categories: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Teaching strategies are provided.
Caution: Safety considerations - pages 33 and 36, chairs may slip out.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement
Grade Level: K-7
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Human Kinetics Canada
Box 24040
1275 Walker Road
Windsor, ON
N8Y 4Y9
Tel: (519) 944-7774
Fax: (519) 944-7614

General Description: Ten-minute video shows how students can develop a fun and easy fitness program to do on a daily basis. Children are seen performing a variety of physical exercises for muscle development. The importance of rest, safety, and good eating habits are addressed. Demonstrates that a gym is not necessary for exercising.
Caution: Video shows a child doing a back handspring. Teachers will need to address potential safety considerations.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: 2-4
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (Ontario)
775 Pacific Road, Unit 38
Oakville, ON
L6L 6M4
Tel: (905) 827-1155
Fax: (905) 827-1154

General Description: Book provides 85 physical activities and games to help develop cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. Lessons are divided according to warm-ups, quick activities and main activities. Teaching tips discuss age appropriateness, safety, instructions, cues, planning, etc.
Caution: Teachers need to address safety concerns for activities on page 43 (hoops scattered on the floor) and page 50 (towel sliding).
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: K-8
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Human Kinetics Canada
Box 24040
1275 Walker Road
Windsor, ON
N8Y 4Y9
Tel: (519) 944-7774
Fax: (519) 944-7614

General Description: Book provides practical ideas and guidelines for a multitude of physical activities and games that help develop stamina, suppleness, strength, and endurance in children. The focus is on introducing fitness concepts and a healthy lifestyle in an enjoyable format.
Audience: General
ID (Mild) - simple activities
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living
Grade Level: K-4
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Bacon & Hughes
13 Deerlane Ave.
Nepean, ON
K2E 6W7
Tel: (613) 226-8136
Fax: (613) 226-8121

General Description: Binder with background information, activities and resources addressing issues of concern to girls and young women in sport and physical activity. Topics include: development of self-esteem, value of participation, goal setting, and motivation. Classroom activities are organized around these issues in two integrated modules.
Caution: Three worksheets feature small, incidental diagrams of bikers, skaters, and boarders with no safety gear (pages 12, 39, 53).
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

CAHPERD 1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5622
Fax: (613) 748-5737

General Description: Three components: a booklet addressing gender issues in physical education; ten checklist cards listing strategies for action to effect change; a pamphlet highlighting gender appropriate language. Focus is on creating a gender equitable learning environment.
Audience: General
Category: Professional Reference
Curriculum Organizer(s): Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

CAHPERD 1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5622
Fax: (613) 748-5737

General Description: Educator's guide and student magazine promote a lifelong heart-healthy lifestyle. Activities focus on making informed heart-healthy food choices, being physically active, and being smoke free. Contact Heart and Stroke Foundation for free workshop.
Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living
Grade Level: 4-7
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Heart and Stroke Foundation
1212 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V2
Tel: (604) 736-4404
Fax: (604) 736-8732

General Description: Booklet provides an alternative and creative approach to a special event. It is not an instructional book for swimming skills. It describes walking and running activities that mimic pool events on a floor area turned into "lanes." Activities are based on competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, and sandcastle building.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement
Grade Level: K-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Canadian Intramural Recreation Association (CIRA)
1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON
K1B 5N4
Tel: (613) 748-5639
Fax: (613) 748-5737

General Description: Manual outlines effective strategies and ideas for modifying mainstream physical education activities to allow the inclusion of all students. Two appendices highlight sensitive language and explain specific disabilities.
Audience: General
Physical Disabilities - activities provided for including students with a variety of special needs such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida
Blind/Visual Impairments - activities provided for including students with a variety of special needs
Deaf or Hard of Hearing - activities provided for including students with a variety of special needs Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Active Living, Movement, Personal and Social Responsibility
Grade Level: K-7
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Vancouver School Board - Curriculum Publications
1595 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J 1Z8
Tel: (604) 731-1131 (ext 349)

General Description: Book describes 35 traditional and non-traditional games that encourage physical activity. Choices range from the simple to the highly complex. Background information is also included.
Audience: General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Movement
Grade Level: 4-12
Year Recommended: 1995
Supplier:

Human Kinetics Canada
Box 24040
1275 Walker Road
Windsor, ON
N8Y 4Y9
Tel: (519) 944-7774
Fax: (519) 944-7614

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