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= = = = =**Hi everyone!!!**= =**Welcome to My Wiki page. Because we do not always have an opportuity to meet with each other, I wanted to be able to share some quick and fun PE lessons and ideas with colleagues. I hope you find My Wiki page helpful.**=

EQUIPMENT : cones, balls, yarn balls, gym, music (optional)
=== SKILLS EMPHASIZED : running, catching, throwing, dodging, personal space and awareness  ===

DESCRIPTION :

 * ===Use the cones to divide the gym in half; divide the class evenly in half and designate which half of the gym each team is assigned; starting points for each team is the black lines of the basketball court; all of the balls/yarn balls are placed on the division line of the court; ===
 * ===Rules of the Game: Object of the game is to try to hit a member of the opposing team. After being hit and instead of having to sit on the sideline, the player hit goes to the sideline and selects a fitness activity (jumping jacks/10), completes the activity and then is able to return to the fitness ball game (jumping jacks, toe touches, leg squats) ===
 * ===Purpose of the activity: increase the heart rate; improve fitness level; improve cardiovascular stamina/endurance; students may choose type of activity; improve cooperation, teamwork, honesty ===
 * ===Safety points: emphasize the importance of safety as this game has similar rules to a dodge ball; head/face area are off limits (there is a possibility one may get hit in that area); balls are not to be kicked, one ball per player; if using music, state " __//**when the music starts, you start; when the music stops, you stop**//__ ", this is so no one gets hurt during transition, may use a whistle too ===

=== TEACHING VARIATIONS/SUGGESTIONS : may use music to begin/end/transition into another activity; depending on the grade level, yarn balls may be used in place of the larger dodge balls; after each game, change the fitness activity(ies) or add additional activites to choose from such as wall squats, push ups, sit ups, line jumps,etc; may increase/decrease the amount of the fitness activity depending on the grade level (ex. K5-2nd g. 5 jumping jacks/3rd-6th g 10-15 jumping jacks); teacher may choose to add a fitness acitivity prior to the music playing or whistle blowing  ===

ASSESSMENT SUGGESTIONS :
===K5-2nd grade: Ask how many of a specific fitness activity he/she completed (determine type of fitness activity prior to telling students) 3rd-8 grade: have students count and chart over a 4 week period to see improvement over time ===