This new fifth edition of Instructional Models for Physical Education provides pedagogical knowledge and resources that support physical education teachers’ selection and use of instructional models and gives physical educators a plan for incorporating these models into their teaching.

Presented in two sections, Instructional Models for Physical Education first presents the rationale, pedagogical knowledge, and selection processes for Model-Based Instruction (MBI). MBI is the commitment to use one instructional plan throughout a unit of instruction. The second section provides pedagogical knowledge for the selection, implementation and assessment of instructional models used in P–12 physical education.

This new edition has been updated to be in alignment with the 2024 SHAPE America National Standards for Physical Education, refreshed throughout, providing significant updates and new additions designed to enhance the book's utility and relevance for contemporary physical education programs including a new chapter examining Innovation in Model-Based Instruction.