Pursuing a sport is a good exercise to stay fit because a child will have a well balanced mental and physical growth. As a child transitions into an adult, they will also learn confidence, discipline, ethics, responsibility, trust, values and the spirit of sportsmanship. This book teaches the student how to play and excel in sports. A friendly

coach guides the student through different stages of learning a new sport. At the onset, fun facts pique the student's attention. The methodology to play a game is customized to suit the grade level. Some information is presented in lucid mind maps and diagrams of the strategy or play area. As the instruction progresses, tips to develop the mind and improve physical fitness are shared with the students. Well researched dos and don'ts eliminate the need for trial and error while learning a sport. Rules to be followed and violations to be avoided are stressed upon. The Challenge Yourself section will spur students to go that extra mile. Peer Assessment builds collaborative skills in students. Teacher Assessment reinforces that the student has learned to play the game. Web links for homework are given as well. We hope that during the year, the course content of this book is implemented in such a way that it moulds the student into a strong character to face the challenges that today's competitive world throws at them. We encourage students to compete and emerge successfully in national and international sporting events, thus promoting nation building. buy this book now cause it's not even used once