Famela Restrepo

LEI 4724
Activity File 38

Activity title: help me tag

Source: Hanrahan, S., & Carlson, T. (2000). Ball Tag Games. In GameSkills: A fun approach to
learning sport skills (p. 49, 50). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Equipment: boundary markers and approximately one ball for every three people.
Description of activity:
Help me tag is a good introductory activity because it requires participants to know each others
names. The more names individuals know, the more options they have. This game is not
particular demanding physically. Have enough balls for approximately one-third of the group.
The person who is It tries to tag the other players; individuals are safe from being tagged when
holding a ball. The only way to get the ball is to ask politely by name (e.g., Chris, please pass
me the ball.). The person must pass the ball when asked correctly. If the ball is dropped, it is
taken out of the game. The number of Its can vary. When people are tagged they become It.
Similarly, and It who tags someone becomes free. The game should be played for a specific
length of time.
Leadership consideration:
The setting for this game will be in any flat defined area. There is not specific group of ages to
perform this game. This game is best perform with large groups with a minimum of 9
participants. To keep the game on more sedate side, the moderator should require that all passes
be made underhand. Also the moderator has to consider that if small balls are used, some crafty
individuals may try to conceal the fact that they are in possession of one. The moderator has to
stipulate that the balls must be readily visible at all times. If the group is newly formed,
encourage participants to spend a minute or two to learn each others names before starting the
game. Once the class or team know each other, this game has a limited use.
Adaptations:
Participants with Asperger's disorder: Asperger's disorder is a type of pervasive
developmental disorder (PDD). PDDs are a group of conditions that involve delays in the
development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize with others, to
communicate and to use imagination (What is Aspergers syndrome?, n.d.). Because kids
with Asperger's have an unusually strong sense of hearing and being in a large group can be
unsettling because of the noise level, They will usually act immature, make rude noises, act out,
or ask to leave. When you sense tension building, ask the child if he needs a break and help him
find a quiet place. Other adaptation will be adding some more rules or guide the activity so they
will feel more confident when interacting with other children since "play" is an abstract word,

children with Asperger syndrome are better at games with step-by-step rules that involve taking
turns rather than free-for-all games without structure (The ABCs of Aspergers syndrome:
An A-to-Z guide to understanding the symptoms of Aspergers, 2015).

Participants with Paraplegia: paraplegia is defined as an impairment in motor or sensory

function of the lower extremities. Paraplegia is usually caused by spinal cord injury or a
congenital condition such as spina bifida that affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. The
extent of the paralysis depends on the level of the spinal cord at which the damage occurs. For
example, damage to the lowest area of the cord may result only in paralysis of the legs, whereas
damage farther up on the cord causes possible loss of control over the muscles of the bladder and
rectum as well or, if occurring even higher, may result in paralysis of all four limbs and loss of
control over the muscles involved in breathing (Langtree, 2010). We will need a larger room
where participants can move easily without any inconvenient. We dont need to make many
modification as this game is not particular demanding physically. However, you may need straps
that hold the participant on the wheelchair so they are secure when trying to catch or throw the
ball.
Adaptations References
- Langtree, I. (2010, October 9). What is Paraplegia: Paraplegic facts & definition.
Retrieved 7 November 2015, from http://www.disabledworld.com/definitions/paraplegia.php
- The ABCs of Aspergers syndrome: An A-to-Z guide to understanding the
symptoms of Aspergers. (2015). Retrieved 23 November 2015, from
http://www.parents.com/health/autism/symptoms/understanding-aspergerssyndrome/
- What is Aspergers syndrome? (n.d.). WebMD. Retrieved from
http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome?page=2