303 kid-approved exercises and active games : ages 6-8

236 Pages·2013·1.97 MB·English

by  Kimberly Wechsler

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DEDICATION
I would like to dedicate this book to the thousands of children who taught me
how to bring together fitness and fun and to the children and families who
will benefit from their teachings.
Copyright © 2013 by Kimberly Wechsler
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying
and recording, or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system
without the written permission of the copyright owner and the publisher of this
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Wechsler, Kimberly.
303 kid-approved exercises and active games : ages 6-8 / Kimberly Wechsler.
p. cm. — (Smart fun activity books)
ISBN 978-0-89793-619-4 (pbk.) — ISBN 978-0-89793-624-8 (spiral)
ISBN 978-0-89793-632-3 (ebook)
1. Exercise for children. 2. Physical fitness for children. I. Title.
GV443.W37 2012
613.7'042 — dc23
2012030305
Project Credits
Cover Design: Jinni Fontana Rights Coordinator: Candace
Groskreutz
Book Production: John McKercher Publisher’s Assistant: Bronwyn Emery
Illustrator: Michael Sleva Administrative Assistant: Kimberly
Kim
Developmental and Copy Editor: Customer Service Manager:
Amy Bauman Christina Sverdrup
Managing Editor: Alexandra Order Fulfillment: Washul Lakdhon
Mummery
Editorial Assistant: Tu-Anh Dang- Administrator: Theresa Nelson
Tran
Special Sales Manager: Judy Hardin Computer Support: Peter Eichelberger
Publicity Coordinator: Martha Scarpati Publisher: Kiran S. Rana

Printed and bound by Bang Printing, Brainerd, Minnesota
Manufactured in the United States of America

First Edition
Contents
Cover Image
Title Page
Dedication
Copyright & Permissions
List of Games
Foreword by Darren S. McLaughlin
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Active Kids
Message to Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
Assessing the Needs of Each Child
Exercise for the Heart and Lungs
Exercise for the Muscles and Bones
The Scoop on Six-to Eight-Year-Olds
How to Motivate Kids to Be Active—The
Secret Is Revealed!
1. Fun Is Not Overrated
2. Add Just the Right Amount of Competition
3. Discover Their Identity
4. Involve Friends and Family
5. Simple and Easy Tasks
6. Games and Sports Teach Reasoning and Encourage Thinking
7. Variety: Learning Something New Is an Adventure
8. Enjoyment of the Experience
9. Results and Feedback
10. Validation
Nuts and Bolts: The Exercises in This Book
How to Use the “Kid-Approved” Exercises
Exercising in Hot or Cold Weather
Why These Exercises Were Chosen
Rules of Training
Key to the Icons Used in the Games
The Exercises and Games
Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
Warm-Up Activities
Stretching Exercises
Mind and Body Exercises
Breathing Techniques
Meditation and Visualization
Core Strengthening
Developing Muscle Strength
Cardiovascular Exercises
Fitness Games
Sports Training and Coordination Skills
Sports Fitness
Get Your Game On
Circuit Station/Interval Training
Obstacle Courses
Alphabetical List of Games
List of Games Arranged by Specific Categories
Back Cover