PE LESSONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
The USA
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a competitive sport in which two teams of players use long-handled, racketlike equipment (crosses) to catch, carry, or throw a ball down the opponents’ goal.
Lacrosse is a competitive sport in which two teams of players use long-handled, racketlike equipment (crosses) to catch, carry, or throw a ball down the opponents’ goal.
Great Britain
Great Britain
Dodgeball
In this team sport, players throw the ball at the players on the other team and try to hit them with the ball. If the ball hits you, you are out! The balls are soft and many balls are used at the same time.
In this team sport, players throw the ball at the players on the other team and try to hit them with the ball. If the ball hits you, you are out! The balls are soft and many balls are used at the same time.
Great Britain
Great Britain
Ultimate Frisbee
A game played by two teams of seven players on a field. You score goals by throwing the Frisbee (a plastic disc) into the ‘end zone’, but be careful, you can’t run with the Frisbee!
A game played by two teams of seven players on a field. You score goals by throwing the Frisbee (a plastic disc) into the ‘end zone’, but be careful, you can’t run with the Frisbee!
Canada
Canada
Broomball
A modified version of hockey: players use a broom-shaped stick to control a small ball on ice, though they wear special shoes instead of skates.
A modified version of hockey: players use a broom-shaped stick to control a small ball on ice, though they wear special shoes instead of skates.
More unusual games
More unusual games
Quidditch
Quidditch
Each player is mounted on a broomstick and attempts to win the game by having more points. The sport is now played by over 300 teams in over 20 countries.
Each player is mounted on a broomstick and attempts to win the game by having more points. The sport is now played by over 300 teams in over 20 countries.
Disc Golf
Disc Golf
Players aim to get their disc into the "hole," often an elevated metal basket, in the least number of throws. Many public parks have disc golf courses, and it's free to play.
Players aim to get their disc into the "hole," often an elevated metal basket, in the least number of throws. Many public parks have disc golf courses, and it's free to play.
