Sport Pedagogy Elementary and Middle School Lesson Plan Template updated 2/10/15

Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Sport Pedagogy Lesson Plan
Teacher: Lauren Nakaso
School: Cleveland Elementary

Background Information
Date: November 3, 2015
Grade Level: 4th /5th grade

Lesson Focus: Distance Running Techniques

30 minute lesson plan

# of students: 20 students

Equipment and Facilities: On the blacktop, 4 cones,

popsicle sticks

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct

the lesson in a quality learning environment.
Students will be seated while listening to the
teacher review the rules and expectations of
all students in the class. Students will be
advised to participate in a safe and friendly
manner at all times. The teacher will have
knowledge of all students health related
issues based on a permisson slip that will be
signed and dated by the parent(s)/ guardian(s)
and student. The students will be in proper
dress attire for the activity. Those who are not
properly dressed will be seated in the
bleachers and complete an assignment that
should last the duration of the class. Students
will be aware of the teachers cues (whistle
blowing) to stop and start each activity,
waiting for further directions.

Lesson Specifics

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Behavioral Contingencies: Students will be expected

to actively participate during the lesson. If students
are misbehaving, a 2- strike rule will be
implemented. The first strike being that the student
will be pulled to the side and verbally warned about
the misbehavior and sit out for that activity. The final
warning, students will be pulled from all activities
and will sit out for the rest if the lesson and watch
their classmates participate in the class. When the
teacher is talking, the students will place all
equipment on the ground and their hands on their
head.
Teaching Strategy: In this lesson, the students will be
put into pairs. I will give the students 15 seconds to
pick a partner. If partner is not chosen I will match
them up. This lesson is intended to last for a long
period of time with repetition while providing. 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 techniques that will be
used during the activities.

Student
Objectives:

Previously Learned Skills: listening, communication,

teamwork, change of speed.
-Softball, soccer, basketball, dance

Academic Language: The primary academic

language being addressed will be the cues of the
skill. The key terms use will be arms, stand tall,
relax, and breathe. These terms will be when talking
about running form

Psychomotor (P): Students will be able to run without stopping, using proper running form
and demonstrate proper breathing techniques to keeping the heart rate elevated 70% of the
time.
Cognitive (C): Students will be able to correct other individuals on their technique with 70%
accuracy. The students will understand the lifetime benefits of fitness The students will
understand the importance of target heart rate. The students will understand the difference
between aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Affective (A): Students will be sensitive to the differences in physical ability levels of
other students.
H-R Fitness (H): Students will be engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least
65% 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.
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V. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies that
apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of motor
skills and movement patterns.
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 Where is everyone/everything and what are they doing?
Teacher: Will be facing the students at home base
Students: All the students will be sitting on the home base line
Equipment: 4 cones, popsicle sticks

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of formations)

a) Goal Orientation
for each task

6
minutes

Instant Activity: Dynamic warm up

Students will spread across the
home base line. I will lead the
class in a dynamic warm-up
- Lunges
- Knee hugs
- High knees
- Butt kickers
- High skips

Diagram Instant Activity

CA Standards 1, 2 and
NASPE I, And II are
all addressed in this
activity because This
activity will provide
each student with the
ability to demonstrate
motor skills and
movement patterns

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Time

Content Development

4
minute
s

Management
(Illustration of formations)

Arm swings

Set Induction:
Hi Tiger Pride! Hope everyone had
a Happy Halloween Yesterday
you learned the field events of
throwing and jumping. This week
as you know we are on out track
and field unit.
One of the events in track and field
is distance running. Today we are
going to practice pace running
(400s?).

a) Goal Orientation
for each task
that are needed to
perform physical
activities.

Start/Stop Signals: Tiger Pride

Freeze
To gain students attention, I will
blow the whistle and they will
place their hands on their heads,
with all eyes on me. Or call out
Tiger Pride, 1,2,3 all eyes on me.
They will respond 1,2 eyes on you.
Ready go
Freeze
Grouping Strategies: Students will
be in pairs for the class lesson.

The most important thing about

running is your breathing and
working on your form. (arms, body
posture, and form)

This activity will

address CA content
standards I and IV and
NASPE content
standards 1, 2, and 4.
Each student will gain
knowledge of the
COTS while
demonstrating motor
skills and movement
pattern. They will
exhibit personal and
social behavior while
working with a
partner.
Arms-

Purpose:
Knowing how to be able to run for
a long period of time without
stopping or breaking down form

L-shape
form
Elbows in
Arms not
crossing over
body
Arms rotating
from the hip to
the peripheral
vision
Relax the
shoulders

Body Posture4

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of formations)

a) Goal Orientation
for each task

Stand tall
Head and eyes
forward and
Steady.

Breathe-

10-12
min

Transition (if necessary): Students

will stay at home base. They will
have 15 seconds to pick a partner
who you think is the same speed as
you and sit next to them when
ready on home base. until further
instructions
Lesson Core - Task 1:
Pick partner and sit on home base.
This drill is to work on endurance/
distance running. This lesson I am
going to call No one left behind
You and your partner will be
running around the perimeter of
the blacktop. Every time you go
around you will be able to collect
a popsicle stick from me. As a
team you want to see how many
sticks you can get at the end of the
day.
Make sure you find a steady pace.
If your partner slows down you
will need to slow down with them.

In your nose
and out your
mouth slowly.
loosely closed.

N/A

N/A

Diagram Task 1

This activity will

address CA content
standards I and IV and
NASPE content
standards 1, 2, and 4.
Each student will gain
knowledge of the
COTS while
demonstrating motor
skills and movement
pattern. They will
exhibit personal and
social behavior while
working with a
partner.
Teaching Cues

Run around each corner with your

partner. Work on the form

Arms-

I have one major rule. There is

absolutely NO Walking!! The
object is to keep up your heart rate

L-shape
form

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of formations)

a) Goal Orientation
for each task

for the whole class activity. Slowly

move your feet
.
Questions to Check Understanding
How do you know if you are
succeeding in your running?

Elbows in
Shoulder
relaxed
Arms not
crossing over
body
Hands relaxed

Body Posture-

Stand tall
Head and eyes
forward and
Steady.

Breathe-

2 min

5-7
minute
s

Transition: Once I see students

are too tired, or when time is up I
will stop them. Allow them to get
water and get back to home base.
Lesson Core - Task 2: Core
In running it is important to have a
strong core. I will lead the class
into a core routine for 5 minutes.

Common Errors:

N/A

Demonstration Plan:
Will perform the ab routine with
the students.

N/A
2 min

CLOSURE:
Review: Great job today
everyone, we were able to increase
your heart rate and work on your
running form. Tomorrow be
actively dressed again for Ms.

In your nose
and out your
mouth slowly.

Diagram The Closure

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N/A

shoulders not
relax
arms above
belly button
running
slouching
Pushing the
ball with 2
hands

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Time

Content Development

Management
(Illustration of formations)

a) Goal Orientation
for each task

Latoya and be ready for a new

running event in track. What to
look for in good form? How can
you tell if someone is tired when
running?
Awesome job! Lets bring it in.
Tiger Pride, Track. 1, 2, 3!
ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: While students are practicing their distance running COTS with their partner,
the teacher will assess the students techniques using a formal assessment. The group who is spotted doing the
technique correctly will be used as a demonstration.

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