Introduction
Use the links below to explore “The games people play.” Because you will Choose a game to develop as a group, it’s worth it to look around a while first.
Below are a range of links. Each person in your group should look at the links for 1, 2, 3 or 4 below. If you finish early, you can swap numbers and put in a little more Effort (oh no! 
Click on the ones that interest you.
#1 – the basics of games
What are games and why are they such a part of our cultures?
#2 – games as recreation
What kinds of games / sports do people do for recreation? Try to figure out 3 – 5 main reasons for this attraction to activity?
#3 – computer games
Are computer games games? Are they sports? Does recreation ever confuse the two?
#4 – health & fitness
Health and fitness seem to be big business. Why do you think this is so? What aspects of sport / fitness do these very different business all appeal to.
Group Task
Pool everything you’ve seen, thought, learned into a group effort. How about doing it this way (unless you can think of something better). This bit is all about Quality.
- Explain what “games” are and explain why they must be a part of human nature.
- Why do people engage in sports when it’s not their job?
- How do computers factor into the idea of games and health? Is this cartoon true?
- Brainstorm a game / athletic activity / physical challenge that you would like to develop together for your classmates.
Final Activity
As a team, post your answer to #4 above to this page’s comments link below. Make sure you refer to at least 4 of the aspects listed in the headings for these Health & Fitness articles.
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bollom
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go games!
Heliskiing In New Zealand
This sport allows you to experience the slopes in remote areas, limitedly available to the public. The helicopter picks your group up and flies you high on the mountain where chair lifts do not operate. It gives you a giant space to ski to the ulimate. It sounds like lots of fun.
we learnt much about children’s games such as duck duck goose and clapping games. these games inspireed us in our choice of activity. we also learnt about nike apparel which was so awesome thet it made us want to exercise
I found out that some people think that violent games will make people more agressive which i think is not true. i think violent computer games are just appealing to violent people.
OK, there are lots of different sports.
Unfortunately, we can’t name them all.
But…we can name some. =]
There are various categories of sports – such as extreme, recreational, lifestyle and health and fitness games…as well as computer games. I guess anything that includes fun can be considered a sport.
So, yeah. Go play sport…or else.
*shakes fist*
BENEFITS !!!!!
BENEFITS !!!!!!!!!!
1 Games are an activity with a formal structure usually set apart from activitis defined as work.
2 People engage in sports when it is not their job for fitness, for fun , to try something new, prestige and merit.
3 Computers factor into peoples lives they provide access to large online games which can take up their time and because they are constantly sitting they don’t get enough exercise.
4 We would like to develop a game of cricket for our classmates.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
The top three sports in Australia are non-combat and non-competitive. They are:
Swimming
Gyn workouts
Bushwalking
These are good for weight loss because of the large amount of resistance training involved. Increased muscle in someones body increases your metabolism, whish is responsible for burning fat.
GAMING
Gaming limits your imagination, but Wii has been made in such a way that it isn’t clear whether its a game or a sport.
CHILDHOOD GAMES
Games such as duck-duck-goose, tag, cops and robbers, mary mack, etc promote physical activity and development as well as fine-moter skills and social development. It is important to promote games from an early age.
Thats right, read what i said above…………..now………… I’m looking at you! YES YOU! Read it! And remember, have fun playing games, but not too much fun.
I found that fitness and health is very commercial with most of it being about profits. This came in the forms of purchasing of gym equipment, clothing and attending speeches, where in all these cases people benefit in large profits.
The Basics of Games
What are games and why are they such a part of our cultures?
Games are structured or semi-structured activities, undertaken for enjoyment or used as an educational tool. They are generally a group activity that stimulates the brain (e.g. chess) and teaches the players new skills.
Computer games may become an addiction for people and these gamers may show the similar signs as people who are addicted to drugs.
You can develop RSI (Repeditive Strain Injury) from playing games or sitting at the computer too long.
The main symptom is pain on making certain movements.
So to stop this, get off your chair and do stuff!!!
BENIFITS OF RECREATIONAL GAMES
1.it promotes fitness and a healthy life style
2. it is a fun way to remain fit and healthy
3.offers excitement in our work-a-day world
4.is a good way to meet new people
People engage in recrearional games such as soft ball, bowling, flying ,bungee jumping , speed boating and other such team games as soccer, rugby ,polo and hockey
IMPORTANT POINTS:
#4: health and fitness:
Health and fitness seem to be big business. Why do you think this is so? What aspects of sport / fitness do these very different business all appeal to.
People are worried about their body image such as Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie.
People are influenced by media- magazines,tv shows, movies etc. Go the swans booooooooooooooooooo the eagles
Games As Recreation
People play all sorts of games and sports for recreation. They can be:
Extreme sports
• Surfing
• Kiteboarding
• Base jumping
• Paragliding
Lifestyle sports
• Cycling
• Gym workouts
• Snooker and pool
• Bushwalking
• Tennis.
People like to play games and sports for recreation because:
• They are a great way to meet people and socialise
• They are a good way to keep fit and healthy
• They are FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are games and why are they such a part of our cultures?
Games are structured or semi-structured activities, undertaken for enjoyment or used as an educational tool. They are generally a group activity that stimulates the brain (e.g. chess) and teaches the players new skills.