No Gym? No Problem!: Physical Activities for Tight Spaces
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No Gym? No Problem!: Physical Activities for Tight Spaces
<html> <head> </head> <body><p>Bad weather, lack of facilities, and scheduling conflicts are among the everyday challenges for physical activity providers who are striving to develop consistent daily lesson plans or activities in often-cramped quarters. <i>No Gym? No Problem!</i> gives physical educators, recreation leaders, and classroom teachers the tools to deal with—and thrive despite—issues surrounding limited space. </p><p>This resource contains nearly 100 activities that may be used individually to enhance existing curriculum or combined to create full-fledged lesson plans that meet specific skills, concepts, or fitness objectives. Whatever the purpose, these activities</p><p>-overcome space limitations, giving children a safe environment in which to learn and grow;</p><p>-use equipment effectively and efficiently in tight spaces; and </p><p>-are specifically designed to minimize prep time and budget demands.</p><p>Developed by an experienced physical educator and recreation specialist, <i>No Gym? No Problem!</i> complies with all of the latest NASPE (2004) national standards to meet the needs of a variety of programs. From warming up and cooling down to working out for fitness and developing sport-specific skills, this book offers both traditional and innovative physical activities:</p><p>-Activities based on popular dances, game shows, board games, action movies, the Olympics, and world cultures</p><p>-Fitness activities such as push-up hockey and walking the border of the United States</p><p>-Movement activities such as navigating a classroom highway and putting on a circus</p><p>-Rhythm activities such as dancing through the decades and keeping beats with lummi sticks</p><p>-Dribbling and kicking activities such as ball-handling tricks and virtual soccer</p><p>-Striking and volleying activities such as flipping flapjacks and pencil pool</p><p><i>No Gym? No Problem!</i> is a must-have reference that physical activity providers will turn to any time they find themselves without access to a gym, rec center, or any other shared facility.<br /></p></body> </html>
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