Great Games for Young People

Add creativity and fun to physical education lessons and after school activities with Great Games for Young People. Written by physical education and coaching experts, this resource contains 69 field-tested games and relays for upper elementary, middle school, and secondary students. Use the games on an impromptu basis or as a planned and integral part of a daily curriculum. Great Games for Young people contains complete descriptions of 69 games, most also include a diagram of the game and suggestions for modifications. Each description outlines game objectives, the number of players, equipment needed, playing area, teaching strategies, how to play the games along with grade guidelines, group sizes, gross motor ratings, and the types of skills involves.