Parachute Games [Paperback]

Todd Strong (Author), Dale Lefevre (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 087322793X | ISBN-13: 978-0873227933 | Publication Date: October 1995

This text aims to help physical education instructors revitalize their programmes and involve participants in activities. Part 1 explains how to make parachute games interesting and safe for participants including: how parachute games promote co-operation among participants; how the games are adaptable for any level of fitness and ability; how to read play sessions, from selecting the playing field and teams to keeping things enjoyable; how to ensure physical and emotional safety throughout the session; and how to purchase, repair, clean and store the parachute. Part 2 describes 60 games for participants, divided into three activity levels - low, moderate and high.

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About the Author

Todd Strong worked as lead trainer for the New Games Foundation, a nonprofit organization that teaches personal and professional development by bringing people closer together through play. In this position, he traveled throughout the United States conducting workshops, during which he was able to collect and try out parachute games in many settings and with different populations. When he became the Foundation’s program director, his responsibilities included planning and promoting New Games and New Games Workshops worldwide.

A past director and current active member of the International Jugglers Association, Todd has authored many books on juggling, including The Devil Stick Book, The Diablo Book, and Diablo for Advanced Players. He taught juggling in Germany for four years and is currently Professeur de Jonglerie at the national circus school of France in Rosny-sous-Bois.

Todd earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation from California State University at Hayward and his master’s in experiential education from Mankato State University in Minnesota.

Dale LeFevre has over 20 years of experience presenting, collecting, and perfecting games for parachutes. He started his career as a trainer for the New Games Foundation in 1975 and by 1976 was associate director. In 1977 he started his own project, Play Express, which took New Games into schools. Dale is the author of the popular book New Games for the Whole Family.

As the director of New Games International, Dale has presented New Games in more than 30 countries around the world. He also works with companies through his new venture, Playworks, where New Games are used in the workplace to improve communication and teamwork and to reduce stress.

Dale received a bachelor’s degree in business from Valparaiso University in Indiana and a master’s in education from New York University

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087322793X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873227933
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,519,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for planning parachute activities, May 12, 2001

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Jennifer "jennifer370" (Taunton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parachute Games (Paperback)

This book pretty much tells it all, from how to choose the right parachute for your activities to care and maintenance to how to play with it. They list close to 60 different parachute games, separated by low, medium and high activity levels. They describe the game, often with a picture and then offer some insight of what often happens with the children playing it. In addition to listing any additional equipment necessary (balls or a second chute), they'll talk about the duration of the game, when to play the game, good lead in activities and good follow up activities. They also talk about the developmental skills each game encourages.

I used this to help develop a curriculum program that I take to schools. It is a great resource for any game leader, educator, recreational director, etc. that uses parachutes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book, September 16, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Parachute Games With DVD - 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I'm surprised with this book! It's really good and will be helpful to plan ny lessons when I'll work with parachute.

4.0 out of 5 stars great variety for different groups of kids, February 11, 2011

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Tazzie "laurie4taz" (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Parachute Games (Paperback)

This book is really good about describing many different activities to do with the parachute. I was hoping it was more colorful and funner to read but other than that it gave me some new games I had never thought of. I really liked that it didn't just focus on older children. The details were easy to follow when trying the games out with a group of kids.