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! [Paperback]

Guy Bailey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2004

Here is a super collection of physical education games designed to help students in grades K-8 develop skills important to performing a wide variety of team and lifetime sports. Written by an experienced physical educator, this unique 315-page resource contains field-tested game activities proven to enhance basic skills in fourteen sport categories-and, guaranteed to put fun back into P.E. and sport participation!

IMPORTANT BOOK FEATURES
* Contains over 240 small and large group games. This provides the physical educator and youth coach with the most comprehensive lead-up game resource available today.

* Each game comes with everything needed for its successful use. This includes an introduction with a skill purpose, number of players required, suggested grade levels, equipment needed, a set-up diagram, and easy-to-understand play instructions.

* Contains play activities that are easily adaptable for the school recess, as well as church, camp, and youth recreational settings.

* Introduces children to games and sports they'll find purposeful and challenging. The more children enjoy playing, the more active and physically fit they'll become.

* In addition, you'll find helpful advice on how to use lead-up games most effectively in the physical education curriculum, how to introduce games to children, how to find the right game to achieve your learning objective, safety guidelines, and much more.

In short, The Physical Educator's Big Book of Sport Lead-Up Games will spark new excitement, motivation, and success for both you and your students!

Editorial Reviews

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 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).

Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Educators Pr (April 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966972759
• ISBN-13: 978-0966972757
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > For Children

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for physical educators, October 2, 2011

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This book is full of great, practical lead up games. These are games that are explained well and easy to implement. I recommend this book first for activities for P.E. teachers to implement in their classes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, January 24, 2012

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Great stuff! I have taught elementary PE for 23 years and this is one of the best of my 100 plus books on the subject! Great games/great graphics/diagrams to explain the games!

Thanks,

Mr. Murphy!