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312. ~ The challenges of school can be stressful for children. ~ That's why games are an important part of each school day. ~ They're an excellent way to help students chill out Nthat is, when the games are chosen and taught well. ~ Co-Ed Recreational Games provides you with more than 200 fun games that help students drop their inhibitions, put aside their worries, and just play! This easy-to-use book features games that accommodate students of all ages and skill levels so that everyone can enjoy participating. ~ They help students get acquainted, foster camaraderie and cooperation, and maximize time spent being physically active. ~ Developed by a physical education teacher with more than 20 years of experience, the games run the gamut from icebreakers and traditional games to familiar games with a unique twist, like scooter basketball. ~ The format of the book makes the games easy to present for new or veteran teachers. ~ Each game comes with a consistent guide to implementation that includes the following: Number of participants Age level Recommended equipment Setup How to play Safety considerations Tips for teaching and organizing the games A handy Game Finder grid enables you to quickly locate and select appropriate games based on the number and ages of participants and the facility and equipment available. ~ You'll also find a Game Generator that walks you step by step through the process of creating entirely new games on your own. ~ Co-Ed Recreational Games can help you turn your class into the most enjoyable part of the day by creating a fun environment where kids can forget about the tensions of school. ~ About the Author John Byl, PhD, is a professor of physical education and the intramural director at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ~ He directed physical education programs and coached various sports for 23 years at the community, high school, and college levels. ~ He is a national board member of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association, an executive member of the Ontario College Committee on Campus Recreation, and a vice president of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association N Ontario. ~ Byl received his PhD in organization, administration and policy, specializing in the social foundations division, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. ~ He earned a masters of human kinetics degree from the University of Windsor and a bachelor of physical education degree from the University of British Columbia. ~ Author of Organizing Success pages; 312; 2002; copyright; book; games; recreational; coed;