The Physical Educator's Big Book of Sport Lead-Up Games: A complete K-8 sourcebook of team and lifetime sport activities for skill development, fitness and fun! - Softcover

Bailey, Guy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966972759 ISBN 13: 9780966972757

Publisher: Educators Press, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Guy Bailey, M.Ed., has over twenty years of experience teaching elementary physical education and coaching youth sports. In addition to this book, he has authored three other best-selling titles in the physical education field: "The Ultimate Playground & Recess Game Book" (2001), "The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book" (2003), and "The Ultimate Sport Lead-Up Game Book" (2000).

Review:

"...a clear and resourceful guide. This one's a winner for any teacher interested in the physical vitality of children." -- Fearless Reviews, April 2004

"Knowledgeably written...a solid, in-depth, authoritative reference to wide range of sport activities...games are just plain fun. Highly Recommended." -- Midwest Book Review, April 2004

About this edition

• Publisher: Educators Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0966972759
• ISBN 13: 9780966972757
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320