Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education
Lawrence F. Locke
Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Conversations in the Gym
by Lawrence F. Locke
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Have you ever wondered how teachers learn new ways to make gym class more fun and exciting? Imagine stepping into a gym where a teacher and a researcher chat about the best ideas to help kids move, play, and learn. What secrets will they uncover to make every class better?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an accessible look at 30 research studies focused on improving elementary physical education. It's designed for educators and parents interested in understanding how research can enhance teaching methods and program design without requiring advanced scientific knowledge. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently introduces concepts related to educational research and physical education without any intense content.
Why we rated Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education 11LT
Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education is written at a Level 6 reading level across 206 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education as 11LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Putting Research to Work in Elementary Physical Education explores sports & outdoor recreation, educational research, teaching of a specific subject, and elementary school athletic programs — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & outdoor recreation, educational research, teaching of a specific subject.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Learning to teach primary PE
Ian Pickup, Lawry Price, Julie Shaughnessy, Jon Spence, Maxine Trace
Learning to teach primary PE
Ian Pickup, Lawry Price, Julie Shaughnessy, Jon Spence, Maxine Trace
Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children
Robert P. Pangrazi
Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children
Robert P. Pangrazi
Dynamic physical education for elementary school children
Victor Paul Dauer
Dynamic physical education for elementary school children
Victor Paul Dauer
An introduction to primary physical education
Gerald Griggs
An introduction to primary physical education
Gerald Griggs
Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School
Bev Hopper
Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School
Bev Hopper
Physical Education for All
David A. Sugden
Physical Education for All
David A. Sugden
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780736045315
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Published
- February 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction