Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students 9th Edition

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students (DPE) has been the definitive textbook for training future secondary physical educators for over 30 years. Now in its ninth edition, this essential resource has been extensively updated to maintain its high standards and continue meeting the needs of both preservice and in-service teachers, aiding them in developing curricula that align with SHAPE America physical education standards and grade-level outcomes.

DPE combines in-depth exploration of critical concepts, providing foundational knowledge necessary for teaching quality physical education, with a wealth of ready-to-use activities. This blend ensures that preservice physical educators feel confident in the classroom from day one.

Doctors Timothy Brusseau and Heather Erwin, coauthors of the previous edition, lead the new edition. Key improvements include:

• Reorganized chapters offering clear, comprehensive descriptions of effective secondary physical education.
• New chapters on supporting and advocating for physical education (including budgeting, fundraising, facilities and equipment, stakeholder communication, professional development, and more) and developing a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP).
• Updated chapters on assessment and teaching students with disabilities.
• Access to the Dynamic PE ASAP website, providing examples of ready-to-use activities, complete lesson plans, and tools for creating personalized lesson plans from provided activities.

DPE equips current and future educators with strategies to promote physical activity throughout the school day and beyond, using a wide array of evidence-based activities and instructional methods to deliver quality physical education programs.

The text is organized into four parts:

1. Part I explores the factors involved in designing a quality physical education program.
2. Part II discusses how to deliver that program, covering effective instruction, classroom management, assessment and evaluation, inclusion of students with disabilities, and more.
3. Part III addresses administrative issues such as safety and liability, advocacy, and organizing intramurals and sport clubs.
4. Part IV provides strategies, ideas, and examples for various activities and units, including introductory, nontraditional, outdoor, and adventure activities.

This edition features a full-color interior and an improved design, offering numerous features to help readers maximize the content:

• Learning objectives to guide chapter reading.
• Teaching tips from experienced teachers and educators.
• Review questions for exam preparation.
• Website lists and suggested readings for additional helpful content.
• A glossary to familiarize students with professional terminology.

The content is also designed to help students prepare for the edTPA, required in 18 states for PETE graduates before they can receive their teaching license.

DPE includes an integrated set of instructional tools: an instructor guide, a test package, and a presentation package with PowerPoint lecture outlines featuring key figures and tables from the book.

DPE remains one of the most widely used and influential texts in secondary physical education, helping readers implement best practices and equipping them with the knowledge to create engaging and meaningful PE programs.