This book is really well written and organized. There are 11 chapters, which have pictures and diagrams. The book starts out with an activity finder in the front with all the games/activities listed, category, NASPE standards met, and the page(s) the game/activity can be found on.

The 11 chapters are: introduction, warm-up and games (26 games/activities), fitness (14 games/activities), movement and gymnastics (6 games/activities), rhythms ( 7 games), throwing and catching (8 games/activities), dribbling and kicking (7 games/ activities), striking and volleying (8 games/activities)), game shows/reality shows/special events (9 games/activities), board games (6 games/activities) and cool-downs (4 games/ activities). There is even a glossary in the back.

The introduction has a list of what to put in a cart, as well as an overview on the organization of the book.

Within the warm-up and game section, each activity was broken down to activity level (how active), intensity (low, medium, high), national standards met, skills (to learn, improve and maintain), equipment, organization, and room set-up. The other chapters after this were done sort of similar, except a lesson plan with in-depth info (including objectives, warm-up, cues and concepts, assessment (rubrics and/or pencil and paper), safety tips and variation, a conclusion, link to real life and try at home.

I really enjoyed looking at this book, and have found some wonderful new activities to try with my classes. 

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