Invent a Sport

Procedures

1. After the class has studied several different sports, create a chart in which the students identify the 5-6 elements common to all sports.
   • Brainstorm the possible elements.
   • Vote to select the top 5-6 elements.
2. Construct a chart of 5-6 columns and label each column with one of the identified elements.
3. As a class, brainstorm up to 10 specific examples of each element. For instance, if one of the elements is "having a goal," then list the types of goals used in different sports under that heading.
4. Number each example or item.
5. Repeat this process for each column until the chart is full.

   Example:

   #	Goal	Equipment	Scoring
   1	Basket	Basketball	2 Points
   2	Touchdown	Football	6 Points
   3	Run	Baseball and Bat	1 Point

6. Use a pair of dice to roll a number for each column. If a number greater than the number of examples in a column occurs, reroll.
7. In each column, circle the item according to the number rolled.
8. Continue until I item is circled in each column.
9. Combine all of the circled items to provide the elements for a new sport.
10. Use these elements to devise the rules, regulations, procedures, and equipment necessary for the new sport.
11. Name the sport and set up a game or tournament with the class.
12. Be sure students understand and use safety precautions.
13. Adjust the sport to include participation by all students.