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)

Teacher: Will Lydon

Background Information
Date: 17 October 2015

School: Cleveland Elementary

Grade Level: 4th and 5th graders

Lesson Focus: Soccer passing and stopping

# Of students: 20 Students

Equipment and Facilities: 20 Polly Spots, 10 soccer

balls, 6 cones, 15 colored rags

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct the

fitness activity in a quality learning environment. All
equipment used will be age appropriate and placed
in a safe manner to reduce the risk of any injuries.
Each student will be spaced out accordingly to help
reduce any trouble. 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 were to occur, the teacher
will remain calm while moving 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 of
the childs injuries. Each student will be aware of the
teachers signals (123 eyes on me)). All equipment
will be placed on the ground/ floor while the teacher
is providing instructions and the students hands will
be placed in their laps.

Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills: Teamwork and
and end on the teachers cue (Go 123 eyes on
communication, kicking
me). Students will be given two warnings before
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having to sit out quietly on the green bench for not

following directions, misbehaving, or any other
behavior that is not allowed in Tiger Pride. The
student will sit out for a couple of minutes. If a fight
occurs, an adult supervisor will be called to detain the
students who were involved The rest of the students
will be seated out the way of harm until the situation
has been resolved.
Teaching Strategy: I will start the lesson using the
command style teaching strategy. The instruction will
be provided by using an interactive approach and
verbal cues to assist the students in understanding
the COTS that will be used during the dance activity.
I will also use student demonstration to help the
students have a better understanding of the task.

Student
Objectives:

Academic Language: The academic language that

will be addressed is cues of the skill, Offense,
Defense, Goals. Students will gain a strong sense of
understanding the importance of cooperative
learning throughout the soccer week. Students will
also understand why spatial awareness is important.
Students will also be introduced to the terms of
offense and defense in soccer.

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT demonstrate the COTS for kicking a soccer ball to a partner with
75% success rate. SWBAT pass to a partner 8/10 times under control.
Cognitive (C): SWBAT recite and acknowledge the COTS of the soccer task, passing and
stopping the ball with 85% accuracy.
H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT remain active while increasing their heart rates and participating
in MVPA 50% of the time.

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.
V. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies that
apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
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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.

Describe the pre-class arrangement

Teacher: Will Lydon
Students: 20 Tiger Pride Students all sitting on the poly spots spread out on the blacktop
Equipment: 20 Polly Spots and 4 cones placed in a large square. The rest of the equipment on the side

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

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Time

Content Development

5
minutes

Instant Activity:
To start our day off right we will be
playing, steal the rag! Everyone will
be given a rag and must tuck it into
the side of their pant near the hip.
Leave most of it out so its easy to
pull. No guarding your rag with your
hands. If you pull a rag just carry it
in your hands. Try to collect as many
rags as you can. Does everyone
understand? Ready?
Transition
On the teachers cue, students will be
seated on the polly spots placed in
the activity area.

1
minute

2
minutes

1
minute

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
Activity

a) Goal Orientation for

each task
The standards addressed
will be CA standards I and
III. NASPE standards 1 and
3. SWBAT demonstrate
movement patterns while
maintain a level of physical
activity.

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Set Induction:
Today we will be working on soccer
dribbling, passing, and stopping. We
will start off with the basic of soccer
and work into gameplay later this
week.
Purpose:
The purpose of todays activity is to
learn different strategies of how to
score during a soccer game and how
to defend a player of the opposing
team, preventing them from scoring.

Start/Stop Signals: Students

will be told to begin when
they receive the ball, and
Freeze will be used as a stop
signal

This activity will address CA

standard IV and NASPE
standard 4. Students will
retain information based on
the daily lesson plan.

Transition
When asked to do so, students will
return back to their poly spots and
get ready to listen for the next

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Grouping Strategies: I
will pick and put the
students into partners.
They will line up across
from each other on the
small cones.

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Time

8
minutes

Content Development

directions
Lesson Core 1 Running Plays :
This activity will be done in partners.
They will be told to find a pair of
cones and line up across from each
other. The teacher will then hand out
a soccer ball to each person on one
side. One ball for each pair of
students. We will practice passing to
each other back and forth using the
COTS to passing and stopping. After
some time of doing this ask the
Students to freeze, go over the COTS
again and then tell them that they can
take a step back after each successful
pass. If it is offline they must sit back
at the starting cone. Last pair standing
wins, and does not have to do
jumping jacks.
Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will verbally and visually
demonstrate the COTS to passing and
stopping a soccer ball by calling up a
student to help demonstrate both
tasks.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for

each task

Diagram Task 1

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Questions to Check Understanding

What part of the foot do you use to
kick and stop the ball? Inside part of
the foot

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:

Passing
- Step (to the side of
the ball)
- Load (with opposite
foot)
- Follow through
(inside part of foot)
Stopping the Ball
- Eyes on ball
- Soft catch (inside
part foot, cushioned
catch)

What are the COTS for each?

Common Errors Task 1:

Using the toes to kick
instead of inside part of foot
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Time

1
minute

8
minutes

Content Development

Transition:
When told to do so, students will be
seated back at their poly spots.

Lesson Core 2- Offense and

Defensive Plays:

Students will now work on

dribbling the soccer ball to a
designated area, turn around
and pass it to a target. Break the
students up into 4 different
groups. Cones will be spread out
in a line for each group to stand
behind. We will be using the
same COTS for passing and
shooting but also introduce
dribbling. The first person in line
will dribble to ball all the way to
the line turn around, keeping the
ball under control and pass it to
the next person in line. Once you
pass the ball get out of the way
and take a set in the back of the
line and wait your turn for the
next round. If we have time we
will then get into a passing race.
Have two groups get in a
staggered line and pass the ball
up the line diagonally and back
down.

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for

each task
Not keeping eyes on target
and getting out of control
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Diagram Task 2
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X

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.

Teaching Cues for Task 2:

Dribbling
- Know where to go
- Control the ball
- Tap ball with inside
part of feet.
Common Errors Task 2:
Not knowing where to go
Not using the inside part of
the foot.

Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will ask a student to
come up and demonstrate what to do
then ask the class to go over the
COTS.
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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of
formations)

a) Goal Orientation for

each task

Questions to Check Understanding

Adaptations
If the students are having a hard time
passing with control I will tell them
not to move back and focus on hitting
the target. If the students are having
a hard time dribbling I will have
them walk and focus on the form
before doing it fast.

1minute

3
minute
s

Transition:
When told to do so, students will pick
up all equipment and place it in the
appropriate area. They will then have
a seat back at their original poly
spots.
CLOSURE:
Review:
Got Job Tiger Pride! I was very
impressed with your passes and
dribbling, I loved the effort. Can
someone tell me the COTS to
passing?

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Diagram The Closure

Can someone tell me the COTS to

stopping?
Yes! Did we all have fun today? I
really enjoyed all of you today.
Tomorrow, Ms. Freda will move
further in our soccer unit.. So be sure
to listen with your ears and follow
directions. On your feet Tiger Pride!
Ready! One, two, three, Tiger Pride!

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