Physical Education:

Grades 6 to 9

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Physical Education 6-9: A Bibliography (1995).

Coaching the Spirit of Sport: Building Self-Esteem (Video). Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCDS), 1995. 29 min. Order no. V-003 ($17.95).

(CAN) This video is intended for teachers, coaches and parents. It illustrates how their expectations and reactions can affect a child. s self-esteem. The video teaches coaches how to be more aware of the effects their own behaviour has on the students they coach. The emphasis is placed on the joy of sport.

Suggested Use: General Reference

Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10

The Competition-Cooperation Link: Games for Developing Respectful Competitors (Print-Non-Fiction). Midura, Daniel W. and Glover, Donald R. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1999. 146 p. ISBN 0-88011-850-4 ($26.95 pbk.).

The keys to teaching students to be good competitors as well as good teammates are dealt with in this resource. The theory of competition-cooperation is introduced to stress that each of these activities is equally important to a student. s physical activity. The book also provides detailed instructions for 30 activities that link cooperation and competition. Each of the activities provides objectives, grade range, equipment, safety and techniques. Diagrams are used to illustrate each of the activities.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Personal/Social/Cultural; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10

Cooperative Group Games (Video). New Games (NGM), 1997. 20 min. No order number is required. ($29.95 U.S.).

Several group games in which cooperation is the key are highlighted in this video. The procedures to follow are clearly laid out. Fun is the end result of following these games.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level

The First Ultimate Book of Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Brawn, Kevin and Ball, Nelda. Concepts Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 174 p. Order no. 9832 ($27.80 pbk.).

(SK) Authored by two Saskatchewan teachers, this resource offers innovative ideas for games. With an easy-to-use spiral binding, the 63 games in this book are divided into sections such as fleeing/tagging, evading, cooperative, running and basketball games. The description of each game includes information on the equipment required, preparation, procedures and variations. The point-form layout provides quick access to the necessary information.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level

Fitnessgram. 2nd ed. (Kit). Meredith, Marilu D. and Welk, Gregory J. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. Order no. 9775 ($279.95 kit).

Fitness testing is a key component of any health-related physical activity program. It establishes a baseline from which students can set goals and check progress. This software program is a very effective way to encourage students to participate in a healthy lifestyle with fitness as a key component. The benefit of this program is its measurement of health-related physical fitness rather than performance or skills. In addition to measurements, it will also recommend for each individual student the activity programs needed to be in the healthy fitness zone. Individualized reports can be printed to provide students with excellent feedback.

The kit includes Fitnessgram 6.0 software, an administration manual, skinfold callipers, two curl-up strips, a Pacer lap counter (audiocassette and CD), sample reports, a clipboard and a wall chart.

Suggested Use: Fitness

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10

GameSkills: A Fun Approach to Learning Sport Skills (Print-Non-Fiction). Hanrahan, Stephanie J. and Carlson, Teresa B. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 2000. 177 p. Order no. 9831 ($23.75 pbk.).

This is an excellent resource for teachers who are looking for some variety and quick activities to use in their gym classes. In addition to putting the fun back into any sport, each of the 145 games in this book is an excellent way to help develop fitness, movement and sport-specific skills. The games are grouped into sections such as tag games, individual challenges, fitness activities, striking and fielding games and water games. For each game, all the necessary information is presented in a well-laid-out format. Suitable ages, benefits, number of participants, equipment, safety, procedure and helpful hints are all given. Diagrams and illustrations are used to help create a better understanding of how each game is played.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level

Lacrosse: The National Game of the Iroquois. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Holiday House, Inc. (ALL), 1998. 31 p. ISBN 0-8234-1360-8 ($27.95 hdc.).

(I/M) Using colourful photographs and a concise text, this American book discusses the history and basic skills of the game of lacrosse. The book also becomes a cultural study as the Iroquois of New York State are profiled through the sport and culture of lacrosse. An index is provided.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Personal/Social/Cultural

More Innovative Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Lichtman, Brenda. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1999. 187 p. ISBN 0-88011-712-5 ($26.95 pbk.).

In this sequel to Innovative Games, the author has presented 41 new creative games that are intended to educate, stimulate and invigorate Middle and Secondary Level students. Most of the games include helpful ideas and skill progressions for simple hybrids of the actual sport. The benefit of these games is that they allow the student who has not developed the necessary sport skills to be successful at a modified version of the sport. At the Secondary Level, these games are useful as fitness activities, warm-ups and as a recreational activity to intersperse with a sport unit. Step-by-step instructions are given for each game and illustrations are used throughout. An index is included.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30

Physical Best Activity Guide: Elementary Level (Print-Non-Fiction). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1999. 236 p. ISBN 0-88011-962-4 ($36.00 pbk.).

This resource focuses on delivering a health-related physical education program. To accomplish this goal, background and activities are given that allow the students to gain the knowledge, skills, appreciation and confidence to lead physically active and healthy lives. Part I examines issues such as the components of health-related fitness, motivation, teaching principles, nutrition and managing the program. In Part II, over 60 activities are presented to encourage aerobic fitness, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition. Each of these activities is presented on a two-page spread that gives step-by-step instructions with illustrations.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level

Physical Education for Children: Daily Lesson Plans for Middle School. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lee, Amelia M., Thomas, Katherine T. and Thomas, Jerry R. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2000. 347 p. ISBN 0-87322-683-6 ($43.50 pbk.).

With 143 ready-to-use lesson plans, this resource could provide good alternative teaching ideas in several areas. Following a discussion of background information on basic motor development concepts and effective teaching strategies, the book presents several lessons in the areas of fitness, games and sports, rhythmic activities, gymnastics and health. Each of the lessons is well-laid-out and uses drawings to help explain the key parts of the lesson.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference

Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher's Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 397 p. Order no. 9869 ($54.50 pbk.).

For the teacher who is not a specialist in the area, this resource is very good at providing the background and basic components for a successful program in physical education. The goal of the resource is to promote lifelong fitness through physical education. The "what" and the "how" of a health-related physical fitness education program are provided. Teaching ideas, assessment tips, organization and administration skills are also presented. Photographs, drawings and tables are used throughout the text. An index is provided.

Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10

Professional and Student Portfolios for Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Melograno, Vincent J. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 1998. 195 p. ISBN 0-88011-809-1 ($32.95 pbk.).

This book presents practical, step-by-step procedures and tips for organizing portfolio systems. Included are many forms, handouts and charts that are great time savers. Areas covered