Published by Pearson (September 6, 2013) © 2014
William AllenA collection of 150 unique games and activities to help support teaching of Primary PE.
Designed with busy teachers in mind, the Classroom Gems series draws together an extensive selection of practical, tried-and-tested, off-the-shelf ideas, games and activities guaranteed to transform any lesson or classroom in an instant. Easily navigable, allowing you to choose the right activity quickly and easily, these invaluable resources are guaranteed to save you time and are a must-have tool to plan, prepare and deliver first-rate lessons.
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Introduction
Part 1 Key Stage 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Key Stage 1
Body parts
What have you bean?
Foxes and hounds
Monster tag
The Borrowers
Remote control
Driving test
I spy
Musical statues
Head, shoulder, knees and toes
Whose ball is it anyway?
Monsters Inc.
Pirates of the sea
Teacher says
Pass the buck
Combat crawlers
Figure phonics
Word game
What I did this morning
Who did it?
Number square
Part 2 Games
Introduction
Chapter 2 – Football
Skills
Push pass
Ball control
Dribbling
Shooting
Heading
Inside hook turn
Scissors
Activities
Head catch
Through the gates (passing)
Line passing
One vs. one dribbling
Basic shooting
World Cup heading
Pass and shoot
Throw, head, catch
Doctor, doctor
Dribbling scrimmages
Chapter 3 – Rugby
Skills
Holding a rugby ball
How to pick up a ball
Running lines
How to pass a ball
Tag rugby
Activities
Class, clap, catch
Catch me if you can
Stuck in the mud
Traffic lights
Tidy your room
British bulldogs
Breakaway
Get and go
Chapter 4 – Hockey
Skills
Holding a hockey stick
Dribbling
The push
Control
The hit
Block tackle
Hook turn
Activities
Through the gates (dribbling)
Round, through, me and you
Three-team turnaround
Passing scrimmages
Chapter 5 – Netball
Skills
Two-handed catch
Bounce pass
Pivoting
Shoulder pass
Shooting
Activities
Throwing catch
Netball stations
Keep your feet dry
Three square
Quick line
Three vs. one passing
Robin Hood
Chapter 6 – Basketball
Skills
Dribbling
Two-handed pass
Two-handed shot
The lay-up
Ball manipulation
Activities
Ten times rhyme
King of the ring
Endball
Jail break
Chapter 7 – Striking and fielding
Introduction
Skills
Catching
The long barrier
Over-arm throw
Under-arm bowling
Rounders hit
Cricket specific skills
Bowling
The grip
Stance
Forward defensive
The drive
Activities
Kickball
Rounders
Diamond cricket
Rolling race
Quick cricket
Chapter 8 – Net/wall skills
Skills
Racquet control
Ready position
Forehand drive
Backhand drive
The volley
Activities
Rallies
Are you ready?
Turnaround tennis
Rapid rally
Trounders
Chapter 9 – Alternative Sports
Volleyball
Volleyball dig
Volleyball pass
Volleyball serve
Handball
Part 3 Athletics
Chapter 10 – Athletics
Running
Fast and slow
Class dash
Speed stations
Cooper’s course
One-footed jump
Long jump
High jump
Overhead throw
Triple jump