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Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9

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

This section of the annual update is also available as a printable PDF version.

• Climbing Walls: A Complete Guide (Grade 6-9)
• Extreme Sports No Limits! Series (Grade 6-7)
• Gender Equity Through Physical Education (Grade 6-9, Teacher Reference)
• Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher's Guide. 2nd ed. (Grade 6-9, Teacher Reference)
• The Sports Rules Book. 2nd ed. (Grade 6-9, Teacher Reference)
• Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips: Low-Tech & No-Tech Ways to Find, Ride, and Keep a Bicycle. Rev. ed. (Grade 6-9, Teacher Reference)

Climbing Walls: A Complete Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Stiehl, Jim and Ramsey, Tim B. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2005. 172 p. ISBN 0-7360-4831-6 ($28.50 pbk.).

While climbing walls is still not that common in Saskatchewan, the popularity of the activity is certainly growing. Introducing students to climbing walls could have a great impact in encouraging them to pursue a lifelong activity that can foster fitness. The book does an excellent job of outlining the equipment and safety requirements as well as explain how to build a climbing wall within a budget. Photographs and drawings are used throughout the book to illustrate proper techniques. Several sample policy and waiver templates are included to guide teachers through the development of this activity. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Outdoor Pursuits; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30

Extreme Sports No Limits! Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 2004. 32 p. Order numbers follow. ($8.06 pbk.).

There is no denying that extreme sports featured in television programs or in youth-oriented books are popular. The difficulty is that they can also be dangerous by their very nature. This series of books emphasizes the proper techniques and safety precautions to use in order to enjoy these sports. Colourful photographs and an easy-to-read text will encourage students to read these books. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Physical Fitness
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level

Gender Equity Through Physical Education (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAH), 1993. 15 p. Order no. PB-GESI-E ($17.25 booklet.).

(CAN) This booklet provides several excellent teaching strategies to assist physical education teachers in creating a learning environment that is truly inclusive. Through the background information and suggested exercises, teachers can become more conscious of the subtle sexism and inequities that undermine student participation and also identify strategies to correct the inequities.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education: Elementary Level; Physical Education 20, 30; Wellness 10
Initiative: Gender Equity

Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher's Guide. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2005. 336 p. ISBN 0-7360-4807-3 ($58.50 pbk.).

For the teacher who is not a specialist in the area, this resource provides 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, and 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

The Sports Rules Book. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Human Kinetics and Hanlon, Thomas. Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. (HKB), 2004. 315 p. ISBN 0-7360-4880-4 ($28.95 pbk.).

Students and teachers will find the essential rules for 47 sports in this single volume. Australian football, curling, golf, and ultimate Frisbee are just a few of the sports discussed. Photographs, drawings, and an easy-to-use format make the book an ideal resource for the reference section of the school library.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; General Reference; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30

Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips: Low-Tech & No-Tech Ways to Find, Ride, and Keep a Bicycle. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Glowacz, Dave. Wordspace Press (IPG), 2004. 250 p. ISBN 0-9651728-1-3 ($14.95 U.S. pbk.).

By using an easy-to-read format and humourous illustrations, this resource effectively communicates key messages related to bicycle riding. Useful, reliable, and up-to-date information is provided on topics such as choosing a bike, maintenance, avoiding theft, getting through traffic, and riding at night. The book does an excellent job of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Outdoor Pursuits; Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30

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