Teaching Elementary Physical Education

Articles on Autism

Introduction to the Special Feature on Autism
Martin E. Block

What is Autism?
Martin E. Block; Vickie E. Block; Peggy Halliday

Applied Behavior Analysis
Cindy Szapacs

TEACCH Model and Children With Autism
Nicole Blubaugh; Joanne Kohlmann

Positive Behavioral Support
Cathy MacDonald; Kristen Jones; Michaela Istone

Strategies for Teaching Children With Autism in Physical Education
Melissa Groft-Jones; Martin E. Block

Special Report: Youth Development and Physical Activity

Introduction: The Power of Physical Activity in Youth Development
Tammy Schilling

Reflections on Refugee Youth: Potential Problems and Solutions
Doris L. Watson

Addressing Trauma in Children Through Physical Activity
Tom Martinek; Eric Hardiman; Dawn Anderson-Butcher

Promoting Language Development Through Movement
Tammy Schilling; Kelly McOmber; Kathy Mabe; Bess Beasley; Shari Funkhouser; Layvette Martinez

Teaching Social Skills and Assertiveness to Students With Disabilities
Aaron Moffett; Melissa G.F. Alexander; Gail M. Dummer

Tackling Barriers to Social Development: The Role of Physical Activity Programs
Okseon Lee

Physical Activity Time and Being a Good Sport
Dan McLaughlin

Other Articles

It's PTA Showtime, Baby! Promoting Physical Activity Among Parents and Children
Tammy Schilling; Kim Berg; Amanda Martin; Gary Martin; Karen Lux

Really Easy Sensational Physical Education Cooperative Tasks (Part 2)
Beth Hjelm; Steve Stork

Growing as One Plays With a Balloon
Marianne Torbert

From the Editor

We Regret to Inform You . . .
Steve Stork

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

An Interdisciplinary Twist on Traditional Games
Peter Rattigan

Integrating Technology and Literacy Into a Second Grade Striking Unit
Ulrike M. Kerstges

COPEC Corner

Ideas to Promote Physical Activity With Your Students
Charlene A. Darst; Paul W. Darst; Tyler G. Johnson