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Fun, Fitness, and Skills: Powerful Original Games Approach

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This book is a must-have for all Physical Educators!! All of the games/activities in this book are very easy to follow. I teach middle school, and they are very easy to modify for my students. The tag games are a great way to start each lesson, and each game/activity is based on NASPE's national standards. The students are NEVER bored with these games, and I look forward to trying them out each day. By taking the emphasis off winning and losing, you will find 100% participation in your classes!!

This book has great games that are so easy to implement. And, they are both fun and meet learning standards. Mr. Weiss not only presents so many good games, he shows the reader how to adjust the game for any space, any number of children, and any level of participant. Great book.

This is a great resource that includes activities and games that address specific health-fitness components and at the same time includes ways to address specific skills.

The author also includes ways to modify games and activities to keep them inclusive, motivating and keep your students moving. Each game or activity includes specific objectives as well as ways to vary the game to keep it interesting, new, or address other skills.

This is more than just a compilation of physical education activities; it is built around the author's philosophy towards physical education, movement, and the ability to fold health-fitness concepts into skill-building activities. I would recommend this book highly.

wow these games are really great, easy to understand and great fun for my students to play. I would recommend this book for every physical education teacher who wants their students to have fun and learn at the same time! You need this book in your curriculum

Excellent book for ANY grade level. The games can be adapted to suit the needs of your children. Howie Weiss has put this book together nicely. All of the games are easy to follow and can be adapted to suit the needs of your children, space and equipment.

It is great when you are creating a lesson plan because all of the games and activities are based on the NASPE's National Standards. I teach High School and my kids at that age STILL love all of the activities that I have done so far.

This book is definitely a must have!

If you are in need of the physical educator's Bible ,then this book is a must not only for younger teachers , but also for (us) veterans who need to be re-tooled.Howie's book hits the mark of excellence. It is apparent from the very beginning that his book has the ability to change the way physical education is preceived.
Howie's wealth of experience is noticeable on each page. He leaves so many variations and alternatives that can be used in all areas of education. This is not only a " How to Book ", it is a why, and a I wish I had this twenty years ago.I call this book a page turner because I couldn't wait to see what Howie would come up with next . He didn't dissapoint , in fact , this book gave me the energy to continue my quest to become even more active beyond retirement . Howie, thanks again for giving us a different view of the way to teach and to reach out to make a difference. Great job ! and will there be a sequel?
Gerry Cernicky

Mr. Weiss' book is a must have for every Physical Educator who is looking for new games to utilize in their physical education classes. The games and activities in the book can be easily implemented, and most require little or no equipment. In addition, these activities all can lead to meeting NASPE and state standards for Physical Education. If you are committed to providing a quality phyiscal education program for your students, this book is a must have for your library of resources!

Score one for day camps! This is an indispensable guide of exciting age based games sure to be a source of fun, as well as, build self esteem. A true find for both novice and experienced athletic directors.
This will be a great addition to my summer program
Susan Wortman
summer camp director

I am not a phys ed teacher but I started reading this book when I found it on my friend's desk - he teaches phys ed in Junior High. My reaction - why can't a book using these concepts be written for parents yearning for activities they can do with their children, activities that are fun and character building with the added benefit of countering the couch/computer potato atmosphere permeating so many homes ? I hope Mr. Weiss will write a book for families since, truth be told, I wouldn't mind participating in these games myself !! Clever and thoughtful !!

This outstanding PE book is a must for all Physical Education teachers. The book contains a myriad of practical, ready-to-use, and easy-to-follow activity ideas. It provides new and meaningful games, including fun-packed fitness activities. Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced PE teacher, Mr. Weiss' book should be the first one you reach for when writing your Lesson Plans. I highly recommend this book.