L book emphasizes optimum health of children. A reference book for specific questions, it is a complete refresher course in the pediatric care of children. It endeavors to bring together from various sources comprehensive information on many aspects of child health in a form that is easily understandable and suited to the individual worker's needs. PHYSICAL EDUCATION BASIC RHYTHMS. A STUDY OF MOVEMENT. Dorothy S. Ainsworth and Ruth Evans. New York: Chartwell House, Inc., 280 Madison Ave. 1955. 200 pp. $4.50. The purpose of this book is to make possible the intelligent use of balance and movement in daily life, in recreational activities, and in areas of physical education (sports, dance and outing activities) which mean so much in the lives of the American people. Though written primarily for the high school and college teacher, it also contains a chapter showing adaptation for children. It contains an elementary and advanced series of movements followed by piano music to be used as accompaniment. In addition, there is available an accompanying album of records. Both book and records are cross-referenced. The book is also designed to be used in teacher education courses and in adult education and recreation programs. TEACHING GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Grades 1-6. Spokane, Wash.: Physical Education Dept., Spokane Public Schools, 1955. 108 pp. $2.50. This teaching guide offers a practical instructional program in physical education for grades 1-6. Charts at the beginning of each grade provide a "Birdseye-view." A detailed description is given of each grade's activities, which are based upon principles of child growth and development. Because of past demand for copies of similar Spokane teaching guides, enough copies of this guide have been ordered to make copies available to teachers in other parts of the country. ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Charles A. Bucher. St. Louis: C. V. Mosby Co., 3207 Washington Blvd., 1955. 424 pp. $5.50. This book is concerned with administration as related to school programs of health and physical education, with implications for recreation. The first part is written on the premise that many factors concerned with administration are governed to a great degree by common principles, with certain additional elements common to the areas of health, physical education, and recreation. The book deals with administrative problems confronting teachers and leaders in the field. It will be of inter est to students and physical education teachers on the job. SEMINAR GUIDE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Charles C. Cowell. Lafayette, Ind.: C. C. Cowell, Field House, Purdue Univ., 1955. 100 pp. $2.00. A seminar guide for professional students in physical education which lists sources of data upon which improved research and practices in physical education can be built; establishes discussion guides on issues and problems in physical education; identifies major problems and suggests research procedures for their solution; and promotes the development of scholarly attitudes toward finding, selecting and using relevant data for the solution of problems. RECREATION AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION SOCIAL GROUP WORK. Harleigh B. Trecker. New York: Whiteside, Inc. 1955. 442 pp. $5.75. The author focuses his discussion on group work as it is performed by a social agency. The emphasis throughout is on the group worker and the problems that confront him both initially and at the more advanced stages. The beginner in the field as well as the seasoned staff worker will find in this book a concise and systematic outline that will help (Concluded on page 40) Selected RONALD Books. The Ronald Press Company is pleased to announce the expansion of its publishing on the subjects of health, physical education, recreation, and related areas, to include the line of textbooks previously published by A. S. Barnes and Company. A complete catalog of books in this field is available, and will be sent on request. The Administration of Physical Education WILLIAM LEONARD HUGHES, Temple University; and THIS BASIC TEXTBOOK, written by two noted authorities, is tional students; management, budget-making, financing, etc. The book deals with the entire physical education program, giv. ing full attention to such topics as selection of teachers, orientation of new staff members, the in-service program, the retention of personnel, public relations, etc. Includes charts, drawings, and diagrams of sports and playing areas. 76 ills., 383 pp. $4.50 Physical Education for Elementary Schools N. P. NEILSON, University of Utah; and WINIFRED VAN HAGEN SKILL ON THE DIAMOND by Carol R. Gast, Baseball Coach, North High School, Omaha, Nebraska, is a book that will help you in coaching your young baseball players. In black and white, you'll find complete analysis for coaching technics to help your team win those "close ones." Written in easyto-understand language, it covers thoroughly and completely the many problems you face in getting your team ready for action. FULLY ILLUSTRATED-This big book of 200 pages contains 35 illustrations, including 28 series of photo-action photographs. An illustration is used wherever it will make the meaning clearer. WRITTEN BY A SUCCESSFUL COACHCarol Gast brings you the results of over 20 years of successful coaching. Following the technics outlined in THIS BOOK, his teams have won 147 out of 217 games. A former professional ball player himself, Coach Gast has coached 2 American Legion state champions and 2 regional champions. His North High teams have been conference champions 3 of the last 6 years. HUNDREDS OF VALUABLE POINTS COVERED-The following are just a few of the many topics covered: Judging and selecting team personnel; Helping boys choose their best playing positions; A description and analysis of the art of throwing; catching, hitting; bunting; baserunning, stealing, sliding, and base coaching; Team activity before, during, and after a game; Defensive Stance and footwork; plus physical and emotional problems affecting young players. We are confident that you will find the material in this book of genuine interest. It sells for only $2.50. Drop us a card and we'll be happy to send you a brochure completely describing SKILL ON THE DIAMOND or send you an examination copy on approval if you wish. Books (from page 37) clarify the aims and objectives of social group work. SMALL BOAT LAUNCHING RAMPS, DOCKS AND PIERS. Outboard Boating Club of America, Chicago 1. 1955. 19 pp. This booklet is aimed directly at one of the biggest problems confronting outboard boating enthusiasts-the lack of adequate facilities for launching, docking, and mooring small boats. It offers construction hints, drawings, and specifications for building small-boat launching ramps, docks, and piers. GENERAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND LOANS. VOL. III. S. Norman Feingold. Cambridge, Mass.: Bellman Publishing Co. 1955. 471 pp. $10.00. This publication gives complete listings which are not available from any other source, along with suggestions on how to meet scholarship, fellowship, or loan committees plus sample application forms and directions for filling them out. All material is carefully and easily indexed and cross-referenced. Vol. III contains a master index for all three volumes according to vocational goals or fields of interest. LAUNCHING YOUR PRESCHOOLER. Edgar S. Bley. New York 17: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 141 E. 44th St. 1955. 124 pp. $2.50. The author has put into easy-to-use form many novel ideas and suggestions which have been tried and found successful in helping pre-schoolers venture forth into the world and obtain pleasure from each new experience. NEW BOOK LISTINGS Health Education Functions, Standards and Qualifications for Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses Section-American Nurses' Assn. New York 16: ANA Public Health Nurses Section, 2 Park Ave. 1955. 16 pp. The Exceptional Child Faces Adulthood. Proceedings of the 1955 Spring Conference of the Child Research Clinic of The Woods Schools, Langhorne, Pa. 1955. 114 pp. $1.00. Physical Education The World of Sport (a topical outline). S. C. Staley. Champaign, Ill.: Stipes Publishing Co., 17 Taylor St., 1955. 46 pp. $1.00 (mimeo). Safety on Our Playgrounds-A Guide for Effective Safety Instruction. Newark, N. J.: Board of Education. 1955. 40 pp. Recreation and Outdoor Gem Cutting. John Sinkankas. New York: D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc. 1955. 413 pp. $8.95. North American Birds of Prey. Alexander Sprunt, Jr. New York: Harper & Bros. 227 pp. 1955. $5.00. ★ Editor's Mail (from page 6) DEAR EDITOR: I would like to comment on the article, "I'm a New Teacher and I Love It," in the October issue. Three years ago, I was a new teacher at Mapleton, Oregon, and felt "I'm a new teacher and I love it." After three years of teaching physical education, I still feel the same way, and I think that Miss Tillotson's attitude of enthusiasm is most important for all teachers. Physical education is a wonderful profession and we, as teachers, should try to sell our program. DEAR EDITOR: ELIZABETH BABESH Colwyck Jr. H.S. New Castle, Del. In the October JOURNAL there appeared some bits of misinformation about our Montana Association President and our State Director. JoAnn Blair is not and has not been president, having resigned her position as president-elect more than a year ago. Since January, she has been Mrs. Joseph Black, Jr. Our State President is Joanna Midtlyng, supervisor of physical education, Deer Lodge Public Schools. On page 42, Harold Haywood is listed as State Director of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. He is not State Director. His title in the State Dept. is Supervisor of Guidance Services. Our State has had no Director since 1951. These corrections are made to set your records straight. AGNES STOODLEY Montana State U. Our records are now correct, thanks to Miss In checking through Association Committee lists in the October JOURNAL, I am somewhat disturbed by the apparent implication in the footnote that accompanies my name on page 47. JEAN BONTZ Pres., Central Dist. AHPER Our apology is due Miss Bontz. The footnote should have read, "Invited too late for reply by JOURNAL deadline." DEAR EDITOR: Just a note to tell you what a terrific job was done in planning for and assisting in the National Conference on Intramural Sports for College Men and Women. All the delegates I talked to were greatly pleased with the conduct and results of the conference. I certainly consider it one of the outstanding professional experiences of my life. DEANE E. RICHARDSON A brief report, with pictures, appears on page 22. ★ ON COMMUNITY RECREATION: A Guide to Its Organization, 2nd Edition by HAROLD D. MEYER, Chairman of Recreation Curriculum, University of North Carolina; and CHARLES K. BRIGHTBILL, Professor of Recreation, University of Illinois Completely up-to-date, this book (a revision of part of the same authors' best-selling Community Recreation) first treats the history of leisure and recreation, and then discusses the theory, philosophy and values of recreation in modern living. These factors are clarified by showing organized recreation in its present settings-in government, social institutions, industry, commerce, armed forces, and social welfare work. Recreation for the aged, delinquent, ill, and disabled is given special and extensive coverage. Following each chapter are "workshops" offering problems for planning and exploring the particular subject. The contents have been tested in 8 years of extensive classroom use, based on 20 years of practical application in the field. Approx. 576 pp. 51⁄2" x 84" Published Jan. 1956 NEW for March... RECREATION ADMINISTRATION: by HAROLD D. MEYER, and CHARLES K. BRIGHTBILL Taking material relating to detailed aspects of recreation administration from their widely-adopted Community Recreation, the authors reorganize and expand it to form this new work. Emphasis is given to community organization for recreation, planning, personnel, areas and facilities, programs and services, finances and business procedure. The appendix contains a good example of an enabling act and also the sample of a local municipal ordinance. It carries a list of supplies and equipment forms, a list of research studies in recreation, and information relating to professional preparation. Approx. 512 pp. 5%" x 8%" Published March 1956 Also see... RECREATION: Text and Readings by HAROLD D. MEYER, and CHARLES K. BRIGHTBILL More than 75 pioneers, leaders and authors in Recreation 55%" x 83%" Published Sept. 1953 PRENTICE-HALL, INC. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. |