"This is an excellent complement to a more traditional adapted physical education book. It is a welcomed resource!" Suzanna Rocco Dillan, Christopher Newport University

"This book is appealing, thought provoking, and extremely informative. It hits some aspects of coaching right between the eyes. . . . The situations are real and are clearly defined and delineated." John Kresse, College of Charleston

"Great stuff! Well written with great contemporary concepts and wonderful ideas for all levels of physical education enthusiasts." Bob Nutgrass, Simpson College, Iowa

"This is one of the most comprehensive books about teaching and defined instructional models for physical education, physical activities, and sport skills. . . . No one can be an authority on all the instructional models, and this text allows us to become more informed about the 'blueprints' for physical education. . . . A five star rating for this book!"--Eileen Sullivan, book review in pelinks4u

"I like the book, it is very different from any other I have used thus far. I like the guiding guestions, tables and figures. [For readers who are] visual learners, this book should be good for them." Sr. Jean Marie Craig, Xavier University of Louisiana

"Bishop's style puts readers at ease as he smoothly and comfortably leads them through complex measurement and evaluation concepts. He makes these concepts clear and understandable, with excellent real-world and practical examples that readers can relate to." Robert J. Plotke, California State University-Northridge

"I like this book a lot. It is very practical for PE teachers and coaches, and the depth of the information is just right. I also really like the labs. They allow for interactive application of the material learned. " Kelle Murphy, University of Guam

"The lab manual helped my students to solidify ideas from the coursework and allowed them to understand practical applications for the material. It also made my life simpler for many reasons: the students enjoyed themselves in lab, and I can pick the ones that fit my perspective in class and not have to worry that the lab won't work well." Sarah Wall, Eastern New Mexico University

“We know how to help individuals get fit, from the scientific perspective, but we are not that good yet at helping people learn to value activity and embrace personal meaning as it relates to physical activity. I hope this book will help teach professionals and those in training how to do the latter." Jessica Daw, Northern State University