Sports & Recreation

Get information about things people do to get moving, play, and have fun.

Sub-headings:

Automobile Racing

Balloons

Baseball

Basketball

Boats & Boating

Camping

Cheerleading

Cycling

Dance

Exercise

Fishing

Football

Games

Gymnastics

Hockey

Horsemanship

Ice Skating

Magazines & Newspapers

Martial Arts

Mountaineering

Olympic Games

Other Sports

Skateboarding

Skiing

Sledding

Snowboarding

Soccer

Surfing

Swimming

Sports & Recreation Resources for Parents & Teachers

Resources in this category:

BAM! Body and Mind Activity Cards
http://www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity/physicalactivity_act...

Find out the basics on different sports from baseball to yoga. Each card describes how to play, has fun facts, and shows what parts of the body a sport exercises.

Boy Scouts of America National Council
http://www.scouting.org/

This is the National Boy Scouts of America Site. It includes information for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. It also has information for Scoutmasters, Advisors, and Adult Leaders.

CBBC - Sport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/sport/index.shtml

Ever wonder how rugby is played? With,over a hundred wicked sports to choose from, this british site gives you a chance to explore sports with international appeal.

Current Biography Excerpts
http://www.hwwilson.com/currentbio/cbonline.html

Looking for a biography of your favorite athlete? This site probably has it. It has short biographies for lots of athletes in lots of different sports.

Economics of Pro Sports: Peanuts and Crackerjacks
http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/leadpgs/intro.htm#signin

Pro sports aren't just a game. They're also a business. Read about the economics of sports on The Sports Page and test your knowledge in The Game.

Fact Monster Sports
http://www.factmonster.com/sports.html?link=fmhpn

See the facts and figures about sports. Find sports trivia.

FirstGov for Kids!
http://www.kids.gov/

Come explore this site if you are looking for information on almost every topic you can think of…from art, music and animals, to homework help, history, how to fight crime, and computers!

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
http://www.girlscouts.org/

Girls aged 5-17 can become involved in Girl Scouts. This site brings together information on the history of the Girl Scouts, membership in local and national groups, and participation in community service, as well as special dates and activities.

Girlguiding UK
http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/members/default.asp

This is the United Kingdom site for Girl Guides. Even if you aren't a Girl Guide, this site has fun activities for girls of different ages.

Girls Only -- Girl Scouts USA
http://www.gogirlsonly.org/

This is the Girl Scouts USA web site for girls ages 5 - 11. On this site you can play games, take quizzes, ask questions, learn about tech skills and finances, share stories, send e-cards, or click on "Girl Scout Central" to learn more about scouting.

howstuffworks -- The Sports Library
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=entert...

Find out how things work in different kinds of sports.

100 Greatest Female Athletes
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/top_100/1/

Sports Illustrated for Women provides biographies of 100 of "the century's greatest sportswomen".

Injury Prevention - For Kids
http://www.chp.edu/besafe/kids/kidsintro.php

Safety sheets for inline skating, skateboarding, boating, jet sking, biking, hunting, riding ATVs, driving cars, and more. Hey, even the pros wear the safety gear.

It's My Life -- Solo Sports: A Team of One
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/solosports/index.html

Are you looking for a sport you can do without competing on a team? Find out about sports that you can do by yourself at this site.

It's My Life -- Team Sports: Beyond the Big Four
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/teamsports/

There are lots of sports other than baseball, soccer, basketball, and football. Find out about some of them at this site.

Kids' Zone Women's History Month
http://www.sportsline.com/u/kids/women/

Biographies of famous female athletes.

Mathletics
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/we...

Learn how math is used in baseball, basketball, football, and bowling.

The Mesoamerican Ballgame
http://www.ballgame.org/main.asp

Find out about a life-and-death game played over 1000 years ago.

NBC Olympics
http://www.nbcolympics.com/

Official news, photos and videos of the Olympic games. Includes plans for upcoming games as well as statistics on past Olympic competitions.

PlaySportsTV
http://www.playsportstv.com/

Offers information on youth sports including "detailed video tips, drills, instructional guides, feature articles, interactive training and analysis tools." Features information on: baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, gymnastics, hockey, skateboarding, soccer, softball and tennis.

Scouts Canada for Youth
http://www.scouts.ca/default.asp?cmPageID=81

This Scouts Canada site has sections for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers.

Sport
http://www.cybersydney.com.au/kids/sar/index.html

This site from Australia gives general information about several sports, including tennis, touch football, surfing, water polo, and basketball.

Sport Science
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html

The Exploratorium teams up with professional sports players to offer information about the science of sports. Ever wonder how much energy is generated by a mid-ice collision, why balls bounce, or why a bicycle stays upright when you ride it? You'll find the answers here.

Sports and Recreation Injury Prevention - For Kids
http://www.chp.edu/besafe/kids/kidssptrecintro.php?base=sr

This site has tips to keep players from getting hurt. It has safety hints for basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and lots of other sports.

Sports Directory
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/sports.html

The World Almanac for Kids has lots of information on sports such as baseball, football, golf, hockey, and others.

Sports Links
http://www.northvalley.net/kids/sports.shtml

Check out these links to sports sites of all kinds. Learn about archery, ice hockey, basketball, the Olympics and more!

Vacation Time
http://www.northvalley.net/kids/vacationtime.shtml

Are you ready for a vacation? Look at this list of places to visit for a good time. You can see Walt Disney World, Space Camp, andUniversal Studios without even leaving your home.

VERB
http://hv.nwd42.com/offer/VERB/293730324/EN/welcome.asp

This site has rules and tips for sports and activities such as 4 square, yoga, and dance.