The Physical Educator S Big Book Of Sport Lead Up Games

Written by a nationally known physical education teacher and author, this one-of-a-kind book contains PE games that allow children to develop team and lifetime sport skills in an exciting and meaningful setting--leaving them motivated, challenged, and enthusiastic about sport participation. In all, this user-friendly resource contains field-tested activities proven to enhance sport skills in fourteen sport categories--the most comprehensive sport lead-up game book available to physical educators. Each of the 242 games provides everything needed for its successful use. This includes an introduction with a skill purpose, number of participants required, suggested grade levels, equipment needed, play instructions, and illustration. In addition, you'll find helpful advice on how to use lead-up games most effectively in the PE curriculum, including how to introduce games to children, tips on finding the right game to achieve your learning objectives, safety guidelines, and much more.

The Big 4 is a physical education book that can be utilized by Physical Education teachers, after school programs, Park Districts, YMCAs, Sport Camps, etc. The games included in this book engage students in a fun and effective way. You will discover a new way to teach four classic sports: Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, and Soccer. Each sport unit has a specific 7-step roadmap for you to follow to build a student's confidence and reinforce good sportsmanship. Inside this book you will find over 20 Games that will help your students work together as a TEAM and develop sport specific skills. The following is included for each sport: -- Set-Up Diagram -- How to Play -- Coaching Points / Coach's Notes -- Teach Sport Specific Skills -- Incorporates both Universal and Unique Rules -- Coach's Corner sample (newsletter) -- Award/Certificate samples -- Modifications -- Cooperative Mini-Games

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k, p, e, i, s, t.

Keep all students in your physical education program moving, learning, and on their toes--even when you're teaching very large classes. This ready-to-use guide is packed with 6 units, 70 games, 15 hints, and 39 special game variations for teaching even the largest of classes. If you are looking for fresh ways to teach children ages 4 to 11 basic fitness concepts, movement skills, and games that emphasize creative thinking and cooperation, No Standing Around in My Gym is for you. It's an incredible source of ideas and solutions to help you - increase the time students are active in class, - minimize discipline problems, - develop healthy attitudes that lead to a lifetime of activity, - save valuable lesson preparation time, and - keep students motivated and challenged. The book provides complete descriptions, nearly 200 illustrations, and proven plans to make the units and games easy to teach. It's the ideal resource for busy teachers with little time in the day to think of new ideas or develop lesson plans from scratch. The author shares a wealth of innovative ways to motivate kids, make classes more enjoyable, create an atmosphere for learning, manage classes, and maximize parental involvement to improve outcomes. Readers also will appreciate the suggestions for communicating with parents, administrators, and the public using brochures, web sites, videos, and newsletters. With this collection of invigorating, fun and gym-tested activities, you'll be able to motivate, engage, and intrigue students in large or small classes for years to come.

Using a pedagogical concept similar to game-based approaches such as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) and Game Sense, this book explores the teaching and learning of modified games in physical education and sports. It includes examples of innovative games designed to create a rich learning environment. The book presents a pedagogical model that structures game design to fit the needs of every specific group of students, enabling physical educators and coaches to design their own games and teach within a game-based approach. The book focuses on eight sports – soccer, basketball, handball, rugby, volleyball, badminton, softball and cricket – and for each sport it introduces a series of learning conditions that gradually increase in technical and tactical complexity. These conditions are supported with commonly seen game play scenarios, providing meaningful opportunities for developing awareness of technical and tactical solutions. Game-Based Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sports is a vital read for students of physical education teacher education (PETE), sport coaching, and sports pedagogy. It is also a valuable resource for physical educators and coaches.

With game consoles and the Internet, children are playing as much as they always have—but now, they sit still while doing it. Kids spend as much time watching TV, using computers, and playing video games as they spend in school each week. One in every three kids in America is considered overweight or obese, and the number one concern that parents bring up to pediatricians is keeping kids fit. Half of all children are not physically active enough for the development of a healthy cardiovascular system. 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games helps 6-8 year old kids get off their chairs with fun and age-appropriate exercises. Exercise for children must be fun. These exercises have been used for personal training sessions, kids fitness classes, kids fitness camps, birthday parties and in schools; they have all been “Kid-Approved!”. Kimberley Wechsler, a specialist in Kid’s Fitness, took into account the fundamental attributes of being a child while developing these exercises. Children have specific physiologic differences that make them unique. They grow, mature, and develop skills at different ages, so what may be skill appropriate for one child could be harmful for another child. These exercises reflect the emotional, social, physical level of this age group. At this age, children feel confident with the basic skill of fitness and are now ready to be challenged to more complex moves. They are now at the skill level in which physical challenges like balance, muscle building, hand-eye, hand-foot coordination, increasing challenges for their fine and gross motor skills, and functional training can be more added. They are growing in their intellectual and emotional processes as well, which now allows this age group to follow and understand simple rules of a sport. They are also introduced to the concept of friendly competition and sports fitness. Children also enjoy using their imagination and fantasy, so exercises require the use of their imagination. There are games and fitness challenges that require kids to take an active role in learning new skills, and there are introductions to new sports. Kids still enjoy outside participation so families, friends, educators and counselors can participate in all of the 303 activities. Kids at this age can’t seem to sit still--their minds are always thinking and their bodies are always moving. Children have short attention spans, so most of the activities can be played within a 15 minute period of time and many choices are offered throughout the book. 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games supports children’s energy and directs it in a positive way; the activities take advantage of a child's natural tendency to be active with unstructured or free play. 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games develops intellectual, emotional, and social skills for children, all the while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Physical education games with simple ready-to-use instructions for grades K-8.

80 Awesome Physical Education and Sport Games that Kids, Teachers and Coaches will just LOVE! Your sports session just became so much more fun with these awesome indoor and outdoor games and activities that are perfect for elementary and high school students. Developed by Mark Dalton, Physical Education Teacher, Head of Sport and High-Level Australian Coach, this excellent resource comes with a broad range of fun & exciting GAMES & ACTIVITIES for all age groups. 80 Awesome Sports Games caters for both wet and dry conditions, indoor and outdoor classes, all ability levels and perfect for elementary and high school age groups. Students will develop excellent game awareness and teamwork skills, both in competitive and non-competitive situations through the games outlined in the book. Each game/activity, features an easy-to-follow GAME KEY for teachers, so you can quickly check if it is suitable for your lesson. The GAME KEY includes: TIME - Time needed for the game or activity. INDOOR OR OUTDOOR - Is this game suitable for indoors or outdoors? INTENSITY LEVEL - Activity level of the game or activity (Low/Medium/High). EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - The resources/equipment you require. PARTICIPANTS - How many participants can play (From 5 to 50+) In 80 Awesome Sports Games, you will discover: Exciting and active throwing, catching and striking games Orientation and 'Get-to Know-You' activities Fun Relay and co-operation games Games from other cultures Clear diagrams to help with set-up and the equipment required Games & activities for the experienced and novice sports teacher/coach Games for those classes when you have 50+ kids Plus, many more fun activities You will also be provided with great information for classroom management for the Physical Education and sport environment. 80 Awesome Sports Games is perfect for both experienced teachers looking to add more games to their lessons or newly graduated sport teachers just starting out. Grad yourself a copy today and have some AWESOME FUN by scrolling up and clicking the 'BUY NOW BUTTON'.