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. Best New Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Le Fevre, Dale N. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 217 p. ISBN 0-7360-3685-7 ($23.96 pbk.).
This book describes 77 cooperative, interactive games. Although they may be used with people of any age, the games are probably most appropriate for younger students. The book is well organized and easy to use. It provides information about the history of games and how to create or adapt games. The games described in detail fall into the categories of low, moderate and high activity games. Most games require little equipment and may be played either outdoors or indoors.
Suggested Use: Educational Games
Children on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet (Print-Non-Fiction). LeDrew, June E. and Anderson, Kim A., illus. (Active Living Alphabet Series). Bethnold Creations (BND), 2001. unp. ISBN 0-9689443-0-2 ($10.76 pbk.).
(SK) Developed to support the Elementary Level Physical Education Curriculum, this attractive alphabet book (the first in the Active Living Alphabet Series) offers 26 colourful illustrations by Kim Anderson that depict examples of active living. It also includes interactive “I can spot” sentences for object identification. The back matter features “The ABCs of Active Living for Young Children,” an acrostic that provides helpful suggestions on becoming active.
Thanks to the generosity of Sask Sport Inc., this book was sent free of charge to every Saskatchewan Grade 1 teacher in the spring of 2002. Additional copies are available for purchase.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Co-Ed Recreational Games (Print-Non-Fiction). Byl, John. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 277 p. ISBN 0-7360-3455-2 ($26.36 pbk.).
This book describes a host of games including icebreaker games, indoor and outdoor games, modifications of traditional games and games for different seasons, including many suggestions for winter activities. A very useful “Game Finder” at the beginning of the book lists all the games alphabetically along with the page number, number of participants required, appropriate grade and activity level and the playing area needed for each game. The description of each game has tips for teachers on safety and adaptations.
Suggested Use: Educational Games; Teacher Reference
Game On! (Print-Non-Fiction). Doyle, Pat and Harkness, Michelle. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 161 p. ISBN 0-7360-3446-3 ($23.16 pbk.).
Seventy-seven games and activities for Elementary and Middle Level children are described here. Some games are to be played indoors, others on the playground. A “Game Finder” lists the games alphabetically along with pertinent information, including the skills that the game supports. The book is well organized and provides both text and diagrams to describe each game.
Suggested Use: Educational Games; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Middle Level
Girls on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet (Print-Non-Fiction). LeDrew, June E. and Sovak, Jan, illus. (Active Living Alphabet Series). Johnson Gorman Publishers (FHW), 2002. unp. ISBN 0-921835-69-8 ($11.95 pbk.).
(SK) The second in the Active Living Alphabet Series, this alphabet book features 26 illustrations by Jan Sovak that portray females who are physically active. Among the athletes depicted are Catriona le May Doan, two-time gold medalist in speed skating; Hayley Wickenheiser, gold and silver Olympic medalist in ice hockey; Julie Foster, national rugby team and former national hockey team member; Kendra Ohama, three-time Paralympic and World Championship gold medalist with the national wheelchair basketball team; Gwen Hochlander, Special Olympics silver medalist in figure skating; Sandra Schmirler, skip of Olympic gold medal curling team and three-time World champion; and Silken Laumann, Olympic silver and bronze medalist and World Champion in single sculls rowing. An abcedarian at the back of the book offers helpful suggestions for engaging girls in healthy, physically active lifestyles.
Thanks to the generousity of Sask. Sport Inc., this book was sent free of charge to every Saskatchewan Grade 2 teacher in the fall of 2002. Additional copies are available for purchase.
Suggested Use: Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Active Living
Other Use: Health Education: Elementary Level; Kindergarten
Initiative: Gender Equity
The New Parachute Games Video (Video). New Games (MAG), 2001. 25 min. Order no. 1922-1922-1000P ($49.00).
Dale Le Fevre, an expert who conducts new games workshops around the world, and a class of elementary students illustrate 20 games using the parachute. Some games may be familiar but others are new and unusual. The video may be especially useful for teachers who would like some fresh ideas for teaching cooperation as well as physical and social skills.
Suggested Use: Alternative Environment Activities
Sports in Action Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2000. 32 p. Order numbers follow.
Newly recommended titles in this series include the following:
Teaching the Basics Series (Print-Non-Fiction). British Columbia Ministry of Small Business, (BMY), 1999-2001. Order numbers follow. ($14.50 spiral-bound).
Recommended titles in this series include the following:
. Game On! (Print-Non-Fiction). Doyle, Pat and Harkness, Michelle. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 161 p. ISBN 0-7360-3446-3 ($23.16 pbk.).
Seventy-seven games and activities for Elementary and Middle Level children are described here. Some games are to be played indoors, others on the playground. A “Game Finder” lists the games alphabetically along with pertinent information, including the skills that the game supports. The book is well organized and provides both text and diagrams to describe each game.
Suggested Use: Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level
Juggling: From Start to Star (Print-Non-Fiction). Finnigan, Dave, Finnigan, Dorothy and Finnigan, Ben. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 221 p. ISBN 0-7360-3750-0 ($23.96 pbk.).
This is an easy and straightforward juggling manual. It begins at a novice stage and provides good suggestions for skill development. Relevant photographs and diagrams accompany instructions for juggling not only balls but also plates, scarves, rings and even hats. Juggling tricks are described as well.
Suggested Use: Developmental Games and Sports; Teacher Reference
Teaching the Basics Series (Print-Non-Fiction). British Columbia Ministry of Small Business, (BMY), 1999-2001. Order numbers follow. ($14.50 spiral-bound).
Recommended titles in this series include the following:
Walking Games and Activities (Print-Non-Fiction). Decker, June and Mize, Monica. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 163 p. ISBN 0-7360-3430-7 ($31.96 pbk.).
This teacher resource is designed to get people walking while being involved in a variety of cooperative or competitive fitness activities. Suggestions include both indoor and outdoor activities. The book has interesting suggestions, is easy to use and provides reproducible pages for student use. An “Activity Finder” lists the games alphabetically along with pertinent information for each game.
Suggested Use: Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
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Chuck Corbin's Fitness for Life Video Series (Video). Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2002. 25 min. ISBN 0-7360-4100-1 ($343.95 set).
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Powers, Scott K. and Howley, Edward T. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2001. 540 p. ISBN 0-07-248397-0 ($100.26 hdc.).
The book contains up-to-date information based on current studies. It is divided into three main sections: “Physiology of Exercise,” “Physiology of Health” and “Fitness and Physiology of Performance.” Although it provides detailed information that can take the dedicated athlete well beyond high school, it reviews a variety of training methods and provides the teacher and coach with everything they need to know from body composition to nutrition to controlling environmental factors to assessing strength. The book is also available on CD.
Suggested Use: Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
High-Performance Sports Conditioning (Print-Non-Fiction). Foran, Bill, ed. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 367 p. ISBN 0-7360-0163-8 ($31.96 pbk.).
This book discusses not only the principles of fitness training but also how to adapt them to specific sports in order to improve performance. It is based on current research and new theories (e.g., core stability). Although physical education teachers may want to use the fitness and fitness testing information, this resource will be most useful to senior athletes and coaches who are interested in modern training techniques.
Suggested Use: Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Learning by Choice in Secondary Physical Education: Creating a Goal-Directed Program (Print-Non-Fiction). Kaardal, Kevin. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2001. 256 p. ISBN 0-88011-688-9 ($39.96 pbk.).
This book is designed to help students set and achieve goals in physical education so that all students experience success and enjoy the activities. It is based on current research and has a strong emphasis on skill development. It includes 153 reproducible pages for teacher and student use.
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