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Authors Todd Strong and Bernie DeKoven believe that, when it comes to games and activities, the bigger the ball, the bigger the fun! In Great Games for Big Activity Balls, they present 73 games for big activity balls, with more than 70 variations of physical activities and games that have two common themes: fun and physical activity.
This book is ideal for anyone who works with kids, including physical educators, recreation and youth leaders, and fitness professionals. But the fun is not restricted by age, because these games are for people of all ages and all abilities in a variety of settings. And because of its easy-to-read and easy-to-use format, you can pick up Great Games for Big Activity Balls and quickly get on with your first game!
The authors include games you can use in the gym, outdoors, or for special events, with a focus on getting everyone involved and having fun. Variety is an ingredient of fun, so they offer games in seven distinct areas:
* Cooperative games that are designed only for play with big balls * Adaptations of several sports, including baseball, soccer, and basketball * Modified traditional playground games * Wild and wacky track and field adaptations Guinness Book of World Record games, where you can set world records, or at least have a blast trying * Giant carnival games that spin off of carnival games and rides * Water games that are sure to make a big splash with your group
The authors pack plenty of fun in this book. But they also include all you need to know in order to safely use and care for your big activity balls, and they provide
guidelines on leading the games and knowing what to look for (and where to look) when purchasing big activity balls. They also offer numerous illustrations and photos, showing you not only how portions of the games are played but how much fun the players are having-just to whet your appetite for getting out there and playing the games with your own group!
Big activity balls are spectacular, attract people, and just look like fun for all ages. Big Activity Ball Games offers fresh, often downright hilarious ways to promote physical activity.
- ISBN10 661307571X
- ISBN13 9786613075710
- Publish Date 10 November 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 October 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers
- Format eBook
- Pages 243
- Language English