This book addresses the ways in which literacy skills, including both reading and writing instruction, are introduced, reinforced, reviewed, and refined in a sports or physical education setting.
While there has been significant research that highlights the academic benefits of sports participation and the use of sports programming and units for literacy instruction in the classroom, there is limited research regarding the literacy practices that occur as a direct part of sports participation. This book addresses this crucial gap in the scholarship. The argument presented in this manuscript contends that a number of literacy skills and competencies are taught in and through a number of sports programs and explores how they are effectively and naturally integrated into structured athletics/sports programming. Addressing engagement with literacy skills and competencies in a unique setting, it provides a new lens from which readers can view reading and writing.
This book will be of critical interest to scholars and researchers with interests in literacy education and sports education, as well as instructional coaches, sports coaches, literacy educators, health and physical education teachers, middle and secondary educators, and administrators.
By:
Rebecca G. Harper
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781032499055
ISBN 10: 1032499052
Series: Routledge Research in Literacy Education
Pages: 106
Publication Date: 21 March 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Pre-Game 1.a. The Starting Lineup 2. First Quarter: Structure, Skills, and Success 3. Second Quarter: Cross Training: Academic Skills in Athletics 4. Third Quarter: Words Matter 5. Fourth Quarter: No Fumbles on Feedback 6. Overtime: Relationships Matter 7. Next Season: What Can We Learn From Coaches?
Rebecca G. Harper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum at Augusta University, USA.