Recreational Games: Breaking the Ice and Other Activities

Recreational Games: Breaking the Ice and Other Activities

by JohnByl (Author)

Synopsis

This is a simple, easy to use book that provides you with creative, new games to make lessons fun and exciting. The games in this book are ideal for both physical education programmes and intramural settings. They have been developed by a PE teacher who has more than 20 years of teaching experience. Games include variations on traditional games and games designed to break the ice , as well as new innovative games. Each game includes guidelines such as: number of participants, age level, recommended equipment, set up, how to play, safety considerations, and teaching tips to keep the games organized and easy to use. Key features include: variations on traditional games and activities, including different rules and equipment; several chapters devoted to traditional sport games; simple, easy-to-understand and clear presentation; and game generator , a game-creation process.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 01 Jan 2002

ISBN 10: 0736034552
ISBN 13: 9780736034555

Author Bio
John Byl, PhD, is a professor of physical education and the intramural director at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He directed physical education programs and coached various sports for 23 years at the community, high school, and college levels. He is a national board member of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, an executive member of the Ontario College Committee on Campus Recreation, and a vice president of the CIRA Ontario. Byl received his PhD in organization, administration and policy, specializing in the social foundations division, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He earned a masters of human kinetics degree from the University of Windsor and a bachelor of physical education degree from the University of British Columbia. Author of Organizing Successful Tournaments and Minor Games Manual, Byl has also contributed chapters to several other books and has published many articles and proceedings on sports and physical education.