P.E. Teacher's Complete Fitness and Skills Development Activities Program

by Carpenter, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9780130925763
• ISBN10: 0130925764
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Parker Pub Co

Summary

Here are over 150 success-oriented skill-building activities that help intermediate and middle school physical education teachers "turn kids on to activity" and prepare them for a lifetime of fitness and healthy choices.

These P.E. activities can be readily integrated into existing programs, require minimal set-up time, and are fun for kids of varying abilities. Each focuses on a specific skill/concept and includes a brief overview, equipment needed, suggested grade level with modifications, tips for sparking participation, and illustrated step-by-step directions.

Table of Contents

About This Guide	ix
Making the Most of These Activities	xi
SECTION 1 Organization Through Activity	1	(16)
Organization Through Activity	2	(1)
Characteristics of Successful Physical Education Programs	3	(1)
Turning Kids On to Physical Activity	4	(1)
Organizing for Success	4	(3)
In the Locker Room	4	(1)
When the Locker Room Is Not Used	5	(1)
Activity and Roll Taking	6	(1)
Challenge Stations	7	(1)
Planning Successful Lessons	8	(4)
Core Activities Unit Plan	9	(1)
Preclass Challenges	10	(1)
Developmental Fitness Activities	11	(1)
Lesson-Core Activities	11	(1)
Closing Activities	12	(1)
Student Assistants	12	(2)
Expectations	12	(1)
Sample Student Assistant Contract	13	(1)
Assessment Made Easy	14	(1)
Video Reviews	14	(1)
Peer Observations	14	(1)
Participation Observations	14	(1)
Conclusion	15	(2)
SECTION 2 Fitness Development	17	(30)
Fitness Development	18	(29)
Partner Scramble	20	(1)
Exercise Band Aerobics	21	(1)
Fitness Mixer	22	(1)
Group Switch	23	(1)
Moving	24	(1)
Quickie Fitness Challenges	25	(2)
Sideline Aerobics	27	(1)
Towel Aerobics	28	(1)
Fitness Circuit Challenge	29	(2)
Mat Circuits	31	(2)
Team Rotation	33	(1)
Mass Circuit	34	(2)
Football Fitness	36	(3)
Basketball Fitness	39	(1)
For the Record	40	(2)
For the Record	41	(1)
Fitness Poker	42	(1)
Frisbee Shuttle	43	(1)
Race Course	44	(1)
Aerobic and Strength Intervals	45	(1)
Fitness in Four	46	(1)
SECTION 3 Skill Development and Lead-Up Activities	47	(124)
Basketball	48	(19)
Information for You---Study Guide for Basketball	49	(2)
Basketball Skill Drills	51	(2)
Shoot and Run for Fun	53	(1)
Basketball Golf	54	(2)
Basketball Numbers Game	56	(1)
Basketball Beanbag Robbery	57	(1)
Basketball Chase	58	(1)
Dribble Tag	59	(1)
End-Line Basketball	60	(1)
Pass Ball	61	(1)
Smart Shot	62	(1)
Team 21	63	(1)
Basketball Shuttle	64	(1)
Basketball Activities for Special Needs Students	65	(2)
Floor Hockey	67	(16)
Information for You---Study Guide for Floor Hockey	68	(2)
Hockey Skill Drills	70	(2)
Hockey Warm-up	72	(1)
Beat the Clock	73	(1)
Hockey Bandits	74	(1)
Hockey Knockdown	75	(1)
Keep the Puck	76	(1)
Straight-Shot Hockey	77	(1)
One-on-One Hockey	78	(1)
Four-Goal---Short-Court Hockey	79	(1)
Hockey Shuttle	80	(1)
Floor Hockey Activities for Special Needs Students	81	(2)
Soccer	83	(21)
Information for You---Study Guide for Soccer	84	(2)
Soccer Skill Drills	86	(2)
Add-a-Ball Soccer	88	(1)
Four-Goal Soccer	89	(1)
Short-Court Soccer	90	(1)
Soccer Golf	91	(1)
Soccer Shoot and Run	92	(1)
Soccer Warm-ups	93	(1)
Pin Ball	94	(1)
Courtside Soccer	95	(1)
Offense-Defense	96	(1)
Soccer Grab	97	(1)
Soccer Shuttle	98	(1)
Lane Soccer	99	(1)
Add-On Soccer	100	(1)
Soccer Activities for Special Needs Students	101	(3)
Softball	104	(19)
Information for You---Study Guide for Softball	105	(1)
Softball Skill Drills	106	(2)
Around the Bases	108	(1)
Run-for-Fun Softball	109	(1)
Cross-Country Softball	110	(1)
Pitchers' Duel	111	(1)
Pitcher's Duel Target Design	112	(1)
Fast Ball	113	(1)
Fielders' Choice	114	(1)
Softball Challenge Circuit	115	(2)
Circle Softball	117	(1)
Indoor Whiffle Ball	118	(1)
Softball Cricket	119	(2)
Softball Activities for Special Needs Students	121	(2)
Recreational Sports	123	(28)
Information for You---Study Guide for Tennis	124	(2)
Information for You---Study Guide for Bowling	126	(1)
Information for You---Study Guide for Golf	127	(2)
Information for You---Study Guide for Badminton	129	(2)
Information for You---Study Guide for Pickleball	131	(2)
Racket Sport Relay	133	(1)
Mat Pickleball	134	(1)
Hand Pickleball	135	(1)
Tennis Skill Challenge	136	(2)
Relay Tennis	138	(1)
Team Tennis	139	(1)
Team Handball	140	(1)
Bowling for Fun	141	(1)
Skill Station Bowling	142	(1)
Tic-Tac-Toe Archery	143	(1)
Archery Baseball	144	(2)
Over-the-Top Golf	146	(1)
Pepper Golf	147	(1)
Golf Croquet	148	(1)
Racket Sports for Special Needs Students	149	(1)
Golf Activities for Special Needs Students	150	(1)
Volleyball	151	(20)
Information for You---Study Guide for Volleyball	152	(2)
Volleyball Skill Drills	154	(3)
Four-Square Volleyball---Low Net	157	(1)
Target-Set Relay	158	(1)
Three-on-Three Volleyball	159	(1)
Rotation Volleyball	160	(1)
Hoop-Target Volleyball	161	(1)
Alternative-Station Volleyball	162	(2)
Crazy Ball	164	(1)
Leader of the Court	165	(1)
Team Pass	166	(1)
Backboard Set	167	(1)
Volleyball Activities for Special Needs Students	168	(3)
SECTION 4 Games That Teach	171	(32)
Games That Teach	172	(31)
Modified Orienteering	173	(2)
Action-Reaction	175	(2)
Puzzle Relays	177	(2)
Addition Robbery	179	(2)
Basketball Multiplication	181	(1)
Name That State	182	(1)
Spot-Shot Math	183	(1)
Bowling Math	184	(1)
Cooperative Golf	185	(1)
Predictions---Individual and Team	186	(2)
Cooperative Challenges	188	(2)
Cooperative Throwing and Catching	190	(1)
Making a Difference	191	(2)
Physical Activity Survey	192	(1)
Hit It---Name It	193	(1)
Knowledge Tag	194	(2)
Pyramid Relay	196	(2)
Gee, I Can Do It at Home	198	(5)
Home Fitness Program Work Sheet	199	(1)
Fitness Progress Report	200	(3)
SECTION 5 Healthy Lifestyles	203	(44)
Healthy Lifestyles	204	(43)
Lifestyle Tag	205	(1)
Risk Factors---Smoking, Body Fat, Substance Abuse	206	(3)
Healthy Behavior---Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Skill Challenge, Cardiovascular Fitness	209	(5)
Personal Logs: Keeping Track of Your Healthy Lifestyle	214	(1)
Recreational Activity Log	215	(2)
Being Flexible	217	(1)
Daily Flexibility Log	218	(1)
Activity Log	219	(1)
How Did You Spend Your Time?	220	(1)
Personal Goal Progress Log	221	(1)
Weekly Aerobics Program	222	(1)
Getting Stronger: Muscular Strength 2-Day Activity Log	223	(1)
Reaching the Pyramid: Daily Nutrition Log	224	(1)
Goal-Setting Process---Study and Activity Guide	225	(1)
Setting Goals---The Process	226	(4)
Physical Fitness---Study and Activity Guide	230	(1)
Physical Fitness---The Basics	231	(4)
Fitness for Life---Study and Activity Guide	235	(1)
Fitness for Life (Teacher Information)	236	(1)
Fitness for Life	237	(1)
Activity Analysis	238	(1)
Healthy Lifestyles---Study and Activity Guide	239	(1)
Healthy Lifestyles---Off to a Great Start	240	(2)
Muscular Strength and Endurance---Study and Activity Guide	242	(1)
Exercises That Build Muscular Strength and Endurance	243	(4)
SECTION 6 Keeping Track	247	(32)
Keeping Track	248	(31)
Fit Quiz: Quizzes for Fitness-Related Concepts and Activities	249	(1)
Fit for Knowledge	250	(1)
How's Your Aerobic IQ?	251	(1)
Aerobic Endurance and You	252	(1)
Muscular Strength and You	253	(1)
Testing Your Strength	254	(1)
Are You Flexible?	255	(1)
Know Your Composition	256	(1)
How Can I Plan?	257	(1)
What Do Exercises and Activities Do for You?	258	(1)
Answer Key	259	(2)
Opinion Poll: Quizzes for Various Activities	261	(1)
Fitness	262	(1)
Soccer	263	(1)
Volleyball	264	(1)
Badminton	265	(1)
Pickleball	266	(1)
Softball	267	(1)
Golf	268	(1)
Answer Key	269	(2)
Skill and Fitness Journals	271	(1)
Personal Floor Hockey Journal for	272	(1)
Personal Soccer Journal for	273	(1)
Personal Basketball Journal for	274	(1)
Personal Softball Journal for	275	(1)
Personal Rocket Sports Journal for	276	(1)
Personal Volleyball Journal for	277	(2)
SECTION 7 Activity Motivators	279	(22)
Action Motivators	280	(1)
Pursuing Fitness	281	(6)
Sample Fitness Calendar	281	(1)
Monthly Emphasis Chart	282	(1)
Sample Student Test Card	283	(1)
Goal Setting	284	(1)
Class Records and Goals---Fitness	285	(1)
Class Records and Goals---Skills	286	(1)
Physical Education Challenges	287	(7)
District Fitness Challenge	287	(1)
District Physical Education Challenge	288	(1)
Sample Activities	288	(1)
Awards	289	(5)
Individualizing Learning	294	(7)
Contract Goal Setting	294	(1)
Establishing Individualized Programs	294	(2)
Contract Learning Work Sheet	296	(1)
Contract Learning Plan	297	(1)
Active Inclusion for All Students	298	(1)
Rewarding Students for Achievement	299	(2)
Selected Resources	301