1. PAL Physical Activity Leaders

2. Congratulations Great work becoming a PAL This is a chance for you to be a good role model for the younger kids at school, design & plan your own physical activity sessions & most of all……….. have a lot of FUN!

3. What does this mean? The PAL team will...  Operate a Physical Activity Programme at lunchtimes  Assist duty teacher’s with monitoring students playing Can you think of more things to go here which would be helpful to your school.??? You’ll be expected to…  Demonstrate fair play & positive encouraging attitudes  Work hard to do your best at all times.  Help others where you can & answer any questions  Avoid putting people down or bullying  Recognise when others are playing well & are getting involved  Follow the Code of Conduct  Participate

4. Working with Kids Outdoors Sun - face the kids away from the sun so it’s not in their face, especially when talking to them Wind- keep the wind behind you when you are talking to the kids so that they can always hear you Surface - always check the playing surfaces before setting up activities: E.g. glass, stones, holes

5. Crowd Control If you have a disruptive student...  Compliment someone who is behaving well & tell them they can be first to do something  Ask the disruptive person to change his behaviour or he will have to sit down in ‘time out’ until they have calmed down  Ask that person to stand near you & keep them within your sight & hearing  Find the duty teacher & explain the problem

6. Voice Speak slowly & clearly Get their attention first Make eye contact Vary the tone & volume Be concise Ask simple questions Smile Always face the group

7. Demonstration Perform skill correctly Use students or groups Make it clear Has to be clearly seen Discuss what to look for Ask questions at end

8. Lets Re-cap

9. Role Modelling Dress appropriately Join in & have fun Be organised Know your stuff Use correct language Show good behaviour Be enthusiastic

10. Motivate Be enthusiastic Give encouragement Stay positive Give praise Set high standards Take small steps Use a variety of games Participate yourself

11. Being a team member Support each other Co-operate together Accept responsibilities Be fair Show respect Share & listen Accept advice & guidance Be helpful

12. Feed Forward Be positive & encourage Constructive comments Be specific Use language they know Be inclusive – talk to all! Ask & answer questions Demonstrate

13. Games & Activities Ideas Ideas for Activities  Skipping – single/long ropes  Elastics  Hula Hoops  Hopscotch  Four Square  Moon hopper relays  Fun relays  Leap Frogs  Wheelbarrows  Piggy Back Races  Hacky Sack  Gutter Board Challenge  Frisbee Throwing  Jump Jam  Break dancing/hip hop  Tug of War  Traditional Maori Games Ideas for Games  Knock Down/Pick Up cones  Tag Games  Traffic Lights  Simon Says  Follow the Leader  Here There Everywhere  Snatch the Tail  Rob the Nest  Rats & Rabbits  Cat & Mouse  Battleships  Hand Ball  Piggy in the Middle  Circle Dodge Ball  Hit & Roll  Non Stop Cricket  What’s the time Mr Wolf  Hand Games

14. Organisation ►Plan the activity using a ‘Game Plan’ sheet. ►Make sure you have all the correct equipment ready. ►Have a whistle ready to use. ►Set up the activity before the students arrive. ►Make some boundaries so other students stay out of your area. ►Know how you are going to group the teams. ►Know the rules of the game & explain to the students before playing. ►Ask them if they have any questions before you start. ►Finish with enough spare time to pack up equipment. ►Thank everyone for participating. ►After the game pack up all the equipment & return to the shed. ►Report to the duty teacher to say how it went. Before You Start When You Finish