General
Sites
Minor Games
http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/projects/migi/secure/teacher2/LESSON/GAMES.HTM
Examples of minor games which are popular with students and teachers
and are guaranteed to keep students moving and active in class.
Skills Games
http://www.nauticom.net/www/dbullock/
Collection of minor games.
Indoor Games
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/conker/games/wintergames.htm
Collection of indoor games for small spaces.
Kids Playtime
http://www.kidsplaytime.net/Kidsplaytime/
250 games collected from all over the world.
Parachute Game Grid
http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/yowochas/games/Parachute_1.html
Collection of 6 parachute activities.
Parachute Fun
http://www.ccinfoline.8k.com/parachute_games.htm
Large collection of parachute games.
The Great Game List
http://www.funattic.com/game_list.htm
Large collection of minor games.
Games Kids Play
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/
Rules for playground games, verses for jump-rope rhymes, and much more.
Minor Games Resource Page
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/6694/
Large collection of games organised according to headings such as active,
tag games, water games, quiet games.
Fun Games Collection
http://members.tripod.com/~PhysEd/activities.htm
Collection of fun games.
Jump Rope Games
http://www.jumpingforjoy.org/games.html
These games make P.E. and recess fun while the children develop incredible
endurance, agility, coordination, timing and dodging skills.
Rope Game Links
http://42explore.com/rope.htm
Links to several jump rope links.
Skipping Rope Rhymes
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/jump_rope_ryhmes/
Collection of rhymes for jump rope activities.
Lessons
Physical Education Lesson Plans
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/physed10.htm
Large collection of active games for school students.
Lap Game
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0203.html
This gym game is a combination of baseball and dodgeball, with some
variations. Instead of bases, the game makes use of a Start/Finish line,
an End line, and \"safe zones.\"
Spelling Roll
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0207.html
This lesson is designed to incorporate language arts and gymnastics
in a physical education unit. The activity consists of students spelling
words and using them in sentences while doing a forward roll.
Thunderball
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0202.html
In this game, students try to earn as many points as possible by hitting
a wiffle ball across the gym.
K-2
Lessons
Cone Tag
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0206.html
This activity is a cross between \"Musical Chairs\" and a \"Sharks
& Minnows\" type tag game.
Infants Games
http://www.theideabox.com/ideas.nsf/game
Over 20 games and activities to keep your class excited about PE.
Parachutes
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0004.html
This is elementary physical education lesson on parachutes.
Sharks and Barracudas
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0005.html
Their are two teams, one is the Sharks and the other is the Barracudas
. This game involves thinking and having fun.
Physical Education Games K-2
http://lessonplanz.com/Lesson_Plans/Physical_Education/_Grades_K-2/index.shtml
Collection of game lessons for infant classes.
Outdoor Games
http://www.parentcenter.com/general/fun/games/7410/7432.html
Collection of active outdoor games for infant classes.
Year 3-4
Lessons
Man From Mars
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0199.html
In this tag game, students have free reign on who gets called by the
\"Man from Mars\" to run to the opposite end line. This game can be played
indoors or outdoors.
Squirrels and Hawks
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0204.html
This game puts a new twist on Capture the Flag. Two teams of Squirrels
are competing for the same pile of nuts to store in their \"holes.\" The
Hawks are trying to protect the nuts for a round of play.
Voyage Across the Ocean
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0201.html
This lesson involves groups of approximately 5-8 students working together
to successfully cross the ocean (gym) on two rafts (square gym mats).
Cooperative Games
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/4864/games.html
Cooperative games and tips for creating teams.
Physical Education Games
http://lessonplanz.com/Lesson_Plans/Physical_Education/Grades_3-5/index.shtml
Collection of game lessons for primary grades.
Year 5-6
Sites
Pickleball
http://www.usapa.org/pickleball.htm
Pickleball is a simple paddle game, playing a special perforated slow-moving
ball over a tennis type net, on a badminton-sized court.
Inuit Jumping Games
http://www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/~museum/vexhibit/inuit/english/jump.html
Explanations and diagrams about Inuit jumping games.
Lessons
Basketball Golf
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0200.html
This activity is an integration of two sports, basketball and golf.
Students practice their shooting skills and use a scoring system taken
from the game of golf.
Load Em Up
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0205.html
This game is a combination of indoor soccer, baseball, and dodgeball.
Two teams compete for the most runs scored within a given time frame.
Wombat Ball
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Physical_Education/Games/GAM0006.html
Played like softball but instead of a wooden bat and ball, a wrapped
up towel and volleyball are used.
Deception
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/PE-LP85.html
Circle with a 25 foot radius Circle is divided into four equal sections
numbered I, II, III, and IV Four service spots located on the boundary
lines Nets or DECEPTION net are 8 foot high Nets attach to a central post
and the post can extend to 10 foot.
Physical Education Games
http://lessonplanz.com/Lesson_Plans/Physical_Education/Grades_6-8/index.shtml
Collection of game lessons for upper primary grades.
Frisbee Games
http://www.belleville.k12.wi.us/bhs/physed/studyg/frisbeegames.html
Team and partner frisbee games.
Aerobic Games
http://www.jsasd.k12.pa.us/byontz/Phys.%20Ed%20Activities/AerobicGames.htm
Students will learn various skills used to play these aerobic games.
Circuit Training Routine
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pe/circuit.htm
This particular circuit allows for a cardio vascular work out followed
by a strengthening task, and as always it can be adapted to suit the needs
of the children.
Circuit Training Surprise
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=785
Lesson on circuit training.
Teacher Reference
West Ryde Public School PE Program
http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/sportsedu/wspa/westryde.htm
Overview of school PE Program which includes scope and sequence for
minor games.
PLC School Sydney PDHPE Program
http://www.plc.nsw.edu.au/html/PLCSport/JunProgoutline03.pdf
K-6 curriculum scope and sequence for PDHPE
Minor Bat and Ball Games Risk Assessment Criteria
http://education.qld.gov.au/corporate/doem/healths8/hs-10088/hs-10088.htm
Procedures for assessing the health and safety aspects of minor games.
Adaptive Aerobics
http://www.turnstep.com/Adaptive/index.html
These articles present some advice for integrating all people into
your aerobics lessons, regardless of ability or disability.
Circuit Training
http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/circuit.htm
Tips for setting up a circuit training program.
The Games Compendium - Obstacle Courses
http://www.edinburgh-scout.org.uk/games/gc4.html
Obstacle course games using minimal equipment.