Preparation Manual

Section 6: Preparation Resources
Physical Education EC–12 (258)

The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES exam in this field. These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general. You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review.

Journals

Other Resources

1. Coakley, J. (2021). Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (13th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
2. Colvin, A. Y., Markos, N. J., & Walker, P. J. (2008). Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of Physical Education. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
3. Graham, G. (2008). Teaching Children Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
4. Graham, G., Holt Hale, S. A., & Parker, M. (2020). Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education with PowerWeb (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
5. Hamilton, N., Weimar, W., & Luttgens, K. (2011). Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
6. Hoeger, W., Hoeger, S. A., & Fawson, A. (2018). Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness (15th ed.). Cengage Learning.
7. Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2015). Physiology of Sport and Exercise (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
8. Mohnsen, B. (Ed.) (2008). Teaching Middle School Physical Education (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
9. Pangrazi, R. P., & Beighle, A. (2019). Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
10. Powers, S., & Howley, E. (2017). Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
11. Seaman, J., DePauw, K., Morton, K., & Omato, K. (2007). Making Connections: From Theory to Practice in Adapted Physical Education. Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway Publishers.
12. SHAPE America. (2011). Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher's Guide (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
13. Siedentop, D., & Tannehill, D. (2002). Developing Teaching Skills in Physical Education. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing.
14. Texas Education Agency. (2020). Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
15. Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (2000). Physical Education Standards.
16. Tortora, G., & Derrickson, B. (2011). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
17. Weinberg, R., & Gould, D. (2018). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (7th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
18. Winnick, J., & Porretta, D. L. (2016). Adapted Physical Education and Sport (6th ed.). Champagne, IL: Human Kinetics.

Online Resources

NOTE: Hyperlinks are included for articles available online at no cost to non-members of the organization. Some articles require a purchase fee or a membership in the given organization.

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