sports for children

Young learners will explore and identify well-known sports.

An overview of football for early readers, discussing rules of the game, equipment, safety, and more.

Keith Evans is a talented player on Peabody's basketball team as was his father, but when Keith stops applying himself on the court, his father scolds him.

A photographic introduction to rock climbing, reviewing the history of the adventure sport, explaining how it is done, and discussing routes and ratings, equipment, and safety.

As more girls are becoming interested in playing a variety of sports, these young female athletes are in need of a useful guide created with them in mind. This guide presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this exciting sport. They will also learn the physical and mental benefits of playing a sport and the importance of being team players. A detailed glossary, helpful diagrams, eye-catching fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide additional insight for young readers who dream of being professional soccer players.

An overview of soccer for early readers, discussing rules of the game, equipment, safety, and more.

"Written by a former Olympic consultant, this . . . book examines youth sports in America . . . from the organizations and companies that dominate organized youth sports to high-profile controversies ranging from burnout and out-of-control parents to the health risks of youth football"--Provided by publisher.

Explains why it is important to include all children, regardless of ability, in movement games; provides guidelines for individualizing activities for all participants; and describes games and activities for specific developmental levels.

Studies the gender dynamics of youth sports.

Presents exercises and worksheets for Physical Education teachers of kindergarten through eighth grade on the basic skills involved in nine different team and individual sports such as basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, track, and gymnastics.