Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15

Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sport Pedagogy Lesson Plan Template (Elementary and Middle School)
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Teacher: Christian Foss

Background Information
Date: March 11, 2016

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th and 5th

Lesson Focus: Dribbling a basketball

# Of students: 20 students

Equipment and Facilities:

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4 Basketballs, 16 Cones, 4 Poly Spots

Safety Considerations: All equipment used during

this lesson will be age appropriate and placed in a
safe manner to reduce the risk of any injuries. Each
student will be spaced out to help prevent any
conflict or injuries. The teacher will verbally review
the rules and expectations before the start of the
activity. Before the start of class, the teacher will
have knowledge of any health related issues the
students may have, which will be provided by the
school. If an emergency occurs, the teacher will
remain calm while transporting the students to a safe
environment, based on the situation. If a student is
injured, the teacher will stop the activity and have
the students seated away from the injured student
while the teacher notifies the proper authorities
(YMCA supervisor) of the childs injuries. Each
student will be aware of the teachers signals. All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions.
Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: Behavioral Contingencies: Previously Learned Skills: Team building skills,
The activities will begin and end on the teachers
communication skills
mark. Students will be given two warnings before
having to sit out quietly on the green bench for not
following directions, misbehaving, or any behavior
that is not allowed in Tiger Pride. The student will sit
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out for the remainder of the activity. If a fight occurs,

an adult supervisor or YMCA member will be called
to detain the students who were engaged in the
altercation. The rest of the students will be seated out
the way of harm until the situation has been resolved.
Teacher will use the 1,2,3 eyes on me. 1,2 eyes on
you cue to grab attention when needed
Teaching Strategy: The instruction will be provided
by using an interactive approach and verbal cues
(cots) to assist the students in understanding the
techniques that will be used during the activities. The
teacher will also be used as a demonstrator when
needed to assist the learning process.

Academic Language:
COTS of passing and shooting a basketball

Psychomotor (P):. SWBAT to properly execute dribbling a basketball through the cones and
back with 100% accuracy.
Student
Objectives:

Cognitive (C): SWBAT explain the COTS of dribbling a basketball with 100% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT maintain at least 50% MVPA while engaging in physical activity
75% of the time.

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CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:
I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
III. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
IV. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and
performance.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression, and/or social interaction.
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Describe the pre-class arrangement

Teacher: Christian Foss
Students: 20
Equipment: 4 basketballs, 16 cones, 4 poly spots

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

TEACHER
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Time

5 min

Content Development

Management
a) Goal Orientation for each
(Illustration of
task
formations)
Sport Pedagogy Elementary
and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 5/14/15
Instant Activity:
Diagram Instant
This activity will address CA
Students will be doing a dynamic warm
Activity
standard II and NASPE
up that consists of running, jogging, side
standard 2. Students will
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shuffling, squatting, push ups, and
demonstrate their knowledge of
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jumping jacks.
movement concepts.
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Teacher

1 min

1.5
min

1 min
8 min

Transition Once the instant activity is

over the instructor while use his
attention cue (1,2,3 eyes on me 1,2
eyes on you) and direct students back to
the first set of cones and have them take
a seat to wait for instructions.
Set Induction:
Today we are going to build off our first
dribbling lesson and now we are going to
move while we dribble and dribble
thought obstacles.
Purpose:
The purpose of this lesson is to learn
how to dribble a basketball in order to
compete in a basketball game without
turning the ball over by double dribbling
or traveling
Transition Each group will find their poly
spot and sit down behind it.
Lesson Core - Task 1:
Students will be behind their poly
spot and the first person in line will
dribble through the cones and back
and then sit on the ground. The first
team to have every member sit
down on the ground wins.

Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will demonstrate to the class
what the activity looks like. The teacher
will show the proper cots both visually
and verbally.
Questions to Check Understanding
1. What are the cots of dribbling a
basketball?
2. Why is dribbling an important
skill in basketball?

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Start/Stop Signals:
Students will be told
to begin when the
teacher gives the go.
Freeze will be used
as a stop signal

The standards being addressed

will be NASPE Content
Standard 4. Students will
demonstrate respect for
themselves and others when a
new extension to an existing
activity is being introduced

Grouping Strategies:
Numbering off

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Diagram Task 1
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The standards being addressed

are CA Content Standards I, II,
and V and NASPE Content
Standards 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Students will demonstrate and
gain knowledge of a variety of
motor skills, movement
patterns, and team building
concepts related to physical
activity. Student will
understand the values of
physical activity and social
interaction.

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Teaching Cues for Task 1:

Push basketball with
pads of fingers

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ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES.: COTS

References Used
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