Hall of Shame Articles Outline
Hall of Shame 1
-Focuses on inappropriate practices and misguided activities
Games
Dodgeball
-Intends to inflict pain and embarrass
-Half the class plays while the other half hides
Duck, Duck, Goose
-Players are hit in the head before chasing someone with a head start
-2 players are active, everyone else sits
-Most never get picked (friends pick friends) and embarrass lesser skilled
Giants, Elves, Wizards
-Capture all until the team is eliminated.
-Most of the time is spent explaining the complicated rules, 2% actual playing time
Kickball
-Most won’t catch or throw the ball
-Batter is put on display while injuries can result from the thrown ball
Musical Chairs
-An elimination game where lesser skilled/attentive players are out first
Relay Races
-Too long to set up and explain with a short activity time
-Players are put on display
Steal the Bacon
-2 players at a time, battling gladiator style
H.O.S. Qualifications
-Absence of objectives
-Potential to embarrass
-Elimination is the intent
-Overemphasis on “fun” and not development
-Lack of Teaching
-Little Participation
-Large Groups
-Elevated risk of injury
Hall of Shame 2
-The 8 H.O.S. qualifications are restated
Games
Line Soccer
-1:1 soccer with little participation time
Messy Backyard
-2 large groups throwing objects back and forth
-Game of chaos for younger ages
-Too much time spent counting the mess for points
-Hazardous objects flying, injuries
Red Rover
-Break through the weakest point in the chain (small players)
-Little physical activity with many injuries
Simon Says
-Elimination game with the intent to deceive and punish students
SPUD
-Dodgeball-type game, played like H-O-R-S-E elimination style
Tag
-Tends to be elimination-based, lesser skilled out first
-Self-defeating
Hall of Shame 3
-Critical Thinking is essential to students AND teachers
Students on Display
-1 student is active while others watch
-Can be solved by using work stations, maximizing participation
One Line, One Ball, One Chance
-Students put on display and has too much down time
-Can be solved by maximizing equipment use
Roll Out the Ball
-No rules, no curriculum, no teaching
-Can be solved by planning ahead
Inappropriately Sized Equipment
-Regulation size is not always the best
-Games and equipment can be modified
Exercise as Punishment
-Teaches kids to associate exercise with negative behavior
Student Captains
-Friends will choose friends, lesser skilled will be picked last
P.E. Class as Sports Camps
-Focus on activities to be done throughout life, not just in gym class
