Book 101-fun-warm-up-and-cool-down-games-9780736048491-recreation-activities-and-games-book. Activities. Sports Books. 9780736048491. Sports Books Books Non-fiction. Fun. Recreation. Warmup. Games. Books Non-fiction. Books. Cooldown. Activities And Games. Non Fiction. 101

101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games Book

Until now, warming up and cooling down have been seen as drudgery"a boring start to a game or class. But not anymore.

101 Fun Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games provides the antidote to the age-old warm-up and cool-down routines of jogging and stretching. When students take part in these games, they will be fully engaged, having fun, and effectively preparing their minds and bodies for the game or activity that lies ahead.

This innovative book provides complete information for implementing 101 core games:

• The theory behind warm-ups and cool-downs (why theyre important and what they should consist of)
• 41 fun games that can be used in a variety of situations
• 60 sport-specific games in 7 sports (badminton, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and volleyball)
• 113 variations of the core games to help leaders shape the activities to their groups needs
• An easy-to-follow format with illustrations for the more complicated games to ensure proper setup and understanding of the game
• A game finder to help leaders easily locate games and determine which are suited to their needs

The game descriptions include group size, age, and skill level, making it easy to find the game thats just right for your group. They also can be used as stand-alone activities that promote fitness and fun. And the sport-specific games help kids warm up while working with the ball or equipment that theyll use in their games.

The variety of games, the sport-specific applications, the adaptability to different groups, and the multiple uses of the games make this book a valuable resource for any leader working with students or athletes. The illustrations and easy-to-use format make it straightforward and reader-friendly. These games are so engaging that students and athletes will hardly know theyre warming up or cooling down. Come game time, theyll be charged up and ready to go. And after the game, they wont mind cooling down.

Contents

Game Finder

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction. Theory of Warm-Ups, Cool-Downs, and Stretching

Part I. General Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games
Chapter 1. Quick Movement Games

1 High Fives

2 Quick Zoo

3 Front of the Class

4 Follow the Leader

5 Popcorn

6 Running the Rails

7 Swamp Monster

8 Space Walk
Chapter 2. Tag

9 Continuous Scooter Tag

10 Dogs Tail

11 Pursuit Tag

12 Continuous British Bulldog

13 Flusher

14 Ball Safe

15 Knee Tag

16 Island Tag

17 Everyone It Frozen Tag

18 Balance Tag
Chapter 3. Relays

19 Circle Relay

20 Cumulative Relay

21 Blindfolded Obstacle Relay

22 Shuffle Run

23 Custodian Relay

24 Arch and Roll Relay

25 Exercise Relay
Chapter 4. Races

26 Heel-to-Toe Race

27 Over and Under

28 Everybody Over and Under

29 Caterpillar Race

30 Butt Crawl

31 Octopus

32 Snakeskin

33 Over, Under, Around

34 Hole in One

35 Rat Race

36 Swamp Pass

37 Leapfrog

38 Le Mans 24-Lap Tandem Race
Chapter 5. Parachute Games

39 Team Run

40 Under Frog

41 High Rollers

Part II. Sport-Specific Warm-Up and Cool-Down Games
Chapter 6. Badminton

42 Bird Juggle

43 Thread the Button

44 Clear, Drop

45 Long Cross and Drop

46 Next-in-Line Badminton

47 Five-Player Continuous Rally

48 Upset

49 Cooperative Net Game

50 Cat in the Middle

51 Driving

52 Short and Long Game

53 Played by the Book

54 Narrow Clear, Smash, Drop
Chapter 7. Baseball

55 Jog Toss

56 Short Relay

57 Pop-Up One Bounce

58 Hot Potato Baseball

59 Two-a-Side Fantasy Baseball

60 Hot Box

61 Relay, Relay

62 Right-Left Consecutive Bunt Pepper
Chapter 8. Basketball

63 Throw to a Wall Relay

64 Pass Around

65 Star Pass

66 Dribble Tag

67 Shoot for the Stars

68 Rebounding Trios

69 Professional Bump

70 Take-a-Break Keep-Away
Chapter 9. Football

71 Hot Football

72 Wild Flags

73 Round the Corners Snap

74 Completed Passes

75 Ultimate Football
Chapter 10. Hockey

76 Obstacle Course for Hockey

77 Hockey Soccer

78 Puck Handle Score!

79 3-on-2 Keep-Away

80 Two-Line Pass

81 Double-Up
Chapter 11. Soccer

82 Crazy Eights

83 Pit Ball Terror

84 Throw-In Ball

85 Split Triangle Run

86 Double Cone Ball

87 One-Goal Soccer

88 Dribble Goal Line

89 Grid Pass

90 2-4 Keep-Away

91 Jugglers

92 Soccer Wallball

93 Soccer Volleyball
Chapter 12. Volleyball

94 Shower Volleyball

95 Balloon Volleyball

96 Volleyball Relay

97 Setting Threes

98 Frozen Tag

99 Five-Pass Volleyball

100 Short Volleyball

101 Continuous Pass

References

About the Author

Audiences

Audiences: Resource for K-12 physical educators, recreation leaders, fitness instructors, and coaches.

John Byl, PhD, is a professor of physical education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario. Dr. Byl has taught physical education and coached for more than 25 years, and he has authored several books related to games and physical activity. He is president of CIRA Ontario and is the chair of Ontario's Active Living Challenge.

Dr. Byl loves cycling and playing squash and golf. He also enjoys playing games with his family, especially his first grandson, Zachary.

Author: Byl, John

Publication Date: 17-02-2004