Kids on the Ball: Using Swiss Balls in a Complete Fitness Program

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By Anna R. Spalding and Linda Kelly. 224 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Softcover. Use this unique tool to help children develop balance, coordination, rhythm, and fitness skills. The authors explain the benefit of using the balls, describe the activities using the ball, include step-by-step instructions, reproducible, and written objectives, discuss modifications for special needs students, address safety procedures, management, and care of the ball, provide curriculum ideas for incorporating the Swiss Ball into your present program, integrate Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and different learning styles, and list content standards and benchmarks. Offers 23 complete lesson plans and 118 activities that cover balance, coordination, rhythm, dance, flexibility, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, manipulative skills, and even games. Copyright 1999.