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.