Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students 9th Edition

Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students (DPE) has been a trusted resource for preparing future secondary physical educators for over 30 years. Now in its ninth edition, this thoroughly updated textbook continues to support preservice and in-service teachers in developing curricula that align with SHAPE America physical education standards and grade-level outcomes.

Combining foundational knowledge with practical, ready-to-use activities, DPE empowers preservice educators to feel confident and prepared from day one in the classroom. Doctors Timothy Brusseau and Heather Erwin, who coauthored the previous edition, now lead this latest update with several notable improvements:

• Reorganized chapters that clearly outline effective secondary physical education practices.
• New chapters on advocating for physical education (covering topics like budgeting, fundraising, facilities, and professional development) 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, offering ready-to-use activities, complete lesson plans, and tools to create custom lesson plans.

The textbook is structured into four key sections:

• Designing a Quality Physical Education Program – Factors to consider in curriculum design.
• Delivering the Program – Effective instruction, classroom management, assessment, inclusion, and more.
• Administrative Considerations – Safety, liability, advocacy, and extracurricular programs like intramurals and clubs.
• Activity Strategies – Ideas and examples for diverse units, including nontraditional, outdoor, and adventure activities.

This new edition features a full-color interior, improved design, and enhanced learning tools:

• Learning objectives for each chapter.
• Teaching tips from experienced professionals.
• Review questions for exam preparation.
• Suggested readings, website resources, and a glossary for further learning.
• Guidance to prepare for the edTPA, required for teaching licensure in many states.

DPE also includes a suite of instructional resources for educators, such as an instructor guide, test package, and PowerPoint lecture outlines featuring key visuals from the book.

One of the most widely used and influential texts in secondary physical education, Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and tools they need to design and deliver engaging, evidence-based physical education programs.