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: La-Toya Harris

Background Information
Date: 16 November 2015

School: The school where you will be teaching

Grade Level: 4th and 5th graders

Lesson Focus: Cumulative Experience: Backhand

Frisbee Toss. The activity will take place on the
blacktop.

# Of students: 20 students

Equipment and Facilities: 21 polly spots, 10 plastic

Frisbees

Safety Considerations: The teacher will conduct the

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
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 occur, the teacher will
remain calm while transporting the students to a safe
environment or shelter, 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 (whistle). All
equipment will be placed on the ground/ floor while
the teacher is providing instructions and the students
hands will be placed on or above their heads.

Lesson Specifics
Behavioral Contingencies: The activities will begin
Previously Learned Skills: Students should be able to
and end on the teachers cue (freeze). Students will be balance themselves in an upright position. Students
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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 out for the remainder
of the activity. If a fight occurs, an adult supervisor
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.

should have some sense of direction and

understanding of basic motor skills. Students will
need to have worked on team building skills,
following directions, and communication.

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 techniques that will be used during the activities.

Academic Language: The academic language used

will be (1 thumb on top, 1 index finger around the
side, and 3 fingers curled underneath). Shoulder to
Target, Curl, Step, and Wipe the Table.

Psychomotor (P): SWBAT execute the forehand toss directly to their partner 7 out of 10
times.
Cognitive (C): SWBAT recite the COTS with 90% accuracy.
Student
Objectives:

H-R Fitness (H): SWBAT engage in MVPA at least 50% of the time.
Objectives contain: A (audience), B (behavior), C (condition), and D (degree)

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.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS a physically literate person:
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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: La-Toya Harris
Students: 20 Students
Equipment: 21 polly spots, 10 plastic Frisbees

Diagram the pre-class arrangement

Time

Instant Activity Dynamic Warm-up

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Diagram Instant
3

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
California Standards I and II

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Time

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
Activity

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

minute
s

(Follow the Leader): The teacher will

have all students lined up behind her.
The teacher will perform a dynamic
warm-up and the students will follow her
and repeat what she is doing. The
teacher will conduct this routine about 5
times using 5 different dynamic drills.

1
minute

Transition
Students given 1 minute to return back to
home base and sit on the white line
quietly.

N/A

N/A

1
minute

Set Induction:
This week you will be introduced to your
Frisbee unit. Today our main focus will
be technique and accuracy. The cues of
the skill are:
(1 thumb on top, 1 index finger around
the side, and 3 fingers curled
underneath).
Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table

Start/Stop Signals:
Ready Go and
Freeze

This activity is addressed in

California Standard 2 because
students are learning how to
use the proper techniques of
the Frisbee toss.

30
second
s

8
minute

Purpose:
The importance of knowing how to
accurately toss the Frisbee is so that you
are able to make accurate passes to your
team mate during game play.
Transition
Students will have 30 seconds to find a
partner and stand on a polly spot across
from their partner and wait for further
instructions.
Lesson Core - Task 1:
Students will stand on polly spots across

Grouping Strategies:
Students will have
30 seconds to find a
partner and stand on
a polly spot.

and NASPE Standards 1 and 2

were addressed because
students are able to practice
locomotor skills.

N/A

N/A

Diagram Task 1
X
X

California standards I and III

and NASPE standards 1 and 2

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Time

from their partner and practice the

COTS for the Frisbee forehand toss.
Demonstration Plan:
The teacher will pinpoint a student to
demonstrate the COTS after they have
been explained by the teacher or
teachers assistant.
Questions to Check Understanding
1. How many fingers should be on the
side of the Frisbee? 1

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(teacher)

2. How many fingers should be

underneath the Frisbee? 3

a) Goal Orientation for each

task
are addressed in this activity
because students are able to
work on new skills in an
environment with their peers.
Teaching Cues for Task 1:
(1 thumb on top, 1 index
finger around the side, and 3
fingers curled underneath).
Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table
Common Errors Task 1:
1. Not pointing shoulder
towards target
2. Not stepping forward with
non-dominate foot

3. Where should you place your thumb?

On top

30
Second
s

Transition:
Students will have 30 seconds to get into
groups of 3 and sit on the polly spots.

N/A

N/A

8
minute
s

Lesson Core - Task 2 Monkey in the

Middle:
The students will try to keep the Frisbee
away from the student in the middle, by
executing the forehand throw to their
partner. If the Frisbee is caught by the
person in the middle, the person who
threw the caught Frisbee will then
become the monkey. The teammates who
are throwing the Frisbee cannot cross the
lines that will be pointed out. If the
Frisbee is thrown out of bounds, the
person who threw the wild Frisbee
becomes the monkey.

Diagram Task 2

California standards I and III

and NASPE standards 1 and 2
are addressed in this activity
because students are able to
work on new skills in an
environment with their peers.
Teaching Cues for Task 2:
(1 thumb on top, 1 index
finger around the side, and 3
fingers curled underneath).
Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table

Demonstration Plan:
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Time

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
The teacher will pinpoint a student to
demonstrate the COTS after they have
been explained by the teacher or
teachers assistant.

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

Common Errors Task 2:

1. Not pointing shoulder
towards target
2. Not stepping forward with
non-dominate foot

Questions to Check Understanding

1. How many fingers should be on the
side of the Frisbee? 1
2. How many fingers should be
underneath the Frisbee? 3
3. Where should you place your thumb?
On top
Adaptations
If the activity is too difficult student will
be asked to move closer to their partners.
If the activity is not challenging, students
will be asked to move further away from
their partners, increasing the distance.

1
minute

5
minute
s

Transition:
Students will be asked to pick up all
equipment and place it in the equipment
bag neatly. They will then be asked to
have a seat on the white base line.
CLOSURE:
Review:
Good job today class. Can someone
please stand and tell me the COTS for the
forehand toss?
Shoulder to Target
Curl
Step
Wipe the Table
Good job. Can someone tell how many
fingers should be on the side the

N/A

Diagram The
Closure
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6

N/A

N/A

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Time

Frisbee? 1. What about underneath the

Frisbee? 3. Where should your thumb
be? On top. Good job class. Tomorrow
Ms. Lauren will introduce you to Frisbee
golf. On your feet Tiger Pride. One, Two,
Three, Tiger Pride!

Management
(Illustration of
formations)
X
X (teacher)
X
X
X
X

a) Goal Orientation for each

task

ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: While students are demonstrating the Frisbee COTS within their partners, 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.