Author(s): Bernie Dekoven,Todd Strong
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 192
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-01-01
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 17.78mm
Publication City/Country: Champaign, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: 5 illustrations, 90 photos

Authors Todd Strong and Bernie DeKoven believe that, when it comes to games and activities, the bigger the ball, the bigger the fun! In "Great Games for Big Activity Balls", they present 73 games for big activity balls, with more than 70 variations of physical activities and games that have two common themes: fun and physical activity. This book is ideal for anyone who works with children, including physical educators, recreation and youth leaders and fitness professionals. But the fun is not restricted by age, because these games are for people of all ages and all abilities in a variety of settings. The easy-to-read and easy-to-use format, enables the reader to pick up the book and quickly get on with their first game. The authors include games which can be used in the gym, outdoors, or for special events, with a focus on getting everyone involved and having fun. Variety is an ingredient of fun, so they offer games in seven distinct areas which include, co-operative games that are designed only for play with big balls, adaptations of several sports, including baseball, soccer and basketball and modified traditional playground games. The authors pack plenty of fun in this book.
But they also include all the reader needs to know in order to safely use and care for your big activity balls as well as guidelines on leading games.