Product Description

The book contains 101 games that give a general approach to warm-ups, cool-downs as well as specific games for 7 popular sports. Some of these versatile games can be used as both warm-ups and cool-downs and include several variations to make them adaptable to different types of groups. In addition, many of the games can be used as stand-alone activities that promote fitness and fun. The book highlights the relevant theory of warming up and cooling down, before launching into both general games and sport-specific activities to improve badminton, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer and volleyball skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54838 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

About the Author
John Byl, PhD, is a professor of physical education and the intramural director at Redeemer University College in Ontario, Canada. He has directed physical education programmes and coached various sports for 23 years at the community, secondary school and college levels. He is a national board member of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, an executive member of the Ontario College Committee on Campus Recreation and vice president of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association.

Customer Reviews

couldn't ask for any more
I can't put this one down. I am a trainee pe teacher and have found this book superb, its exactly just what i wanted out of a game book, it literally is page after page of varied games and activities, warm ups etc, no waffle, just straight in there, some things i would never have thought of and have proved really effective, although you may think, oh i've would have heard most of these before, trust me 95% of these i'd never seen before and whilst it says a 101 games, theres probably over double that amount in variations on the same themes. Top buy for coaches and teachers, wanting to add some more games to knowledge bank.

Very Sport Focussed
I was disappointed with this book which has very few generic warm ups but a lot of sport specific games. This isn't what I was expecting. I also felt it was more appropriate for older children - secondary school age.

Good but not what I expected
The book was comprehensive and I can see why a PE teacher rated it well, but it was far more sports orientated than I expected and I have returned my copy to Amazon. About half of the book was to do with formal games, spot on if that is what you were after. I think the parachute game on the front led me to believe it would be more non sports orientated. In summary, I think it is a good book, but not what I anticipated from the description.