What You Will Learn!
- Students will have a better understanding of several innovative new games and activities for students in Middle School.
- Students will understand importance of cooperating with others and sportsmanship.
- Students will develop the confidence to perform new skills in a fun and challenging environment.
- Students will develop physical fitness and coordination with age-appropriate activities.
Description
Are you ready to add more enthusiasm and fun to your physical education classes? In this program, Artie Kamiya provides several innovative new games and activities for students in grades 6-8. The games and activities included are: Roller Ball, Which Way Kickball, Hoop Ball, Build-up Ball, High Five Softball, Straight Line Baseball, Decision Ball, Square Ball, Cone Ball, 3-on-3-on-3 Basketball, Mystery Maze, Ultimate Ping Pong, Double Time Kickball, Score Ball, Guard Ball, Ultimate Football, Group Juggling and Basketball Hot Spots. Each game can be easily implemented into any middle school curriculum.
Artie Kamiya has been called the “nation’s leading expert for K-12 physical education.” Always in demand for his exciting presentations, Artie has conducted about 500 workshops in over 40 different states. He is the co-owner of a well-known publishing/consulting firm and has successfully written over $45 million in grants for schools. His work has appeared on numerous ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox TV affiliates, as well as on National Public Radio and in USA Today. A former National Physical Education Administrator of the Year (2004), he was recognized by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education as the 2007 “Joy of Effort” Award winner. Distinguished as one of the most enthusiastic and compelling physical education professionals, he has a “standing offer” to present at numerous state and national conferences throughout the year. He and his family live in Durham, North Carolina.
Who Should Attend!
- Physical education teachers and recreation leaders would benefit from taking this course.